AANP Association News
AANP Conference Run/Walk to benefit Kids in the Kitchen, Orlando
AANP SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Join your colleagues as part of the conference's 5K Fun Run/Walk on June 23 to be held in Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Transportation will be provided to and from the park with buses departing the convention center west building between 5:15 a.m. and 5:25 a.m. and departing the park as each bus fills post-run. The race will be timed. The first five female and first five male participants to complete the race will be recognized at the conference closing session on June 24, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each participant will receive their race time. Due to the need for bus transportation, run registration will be available only before the conference this year. Register by June 10 to participate in this year's run! A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Kids in the Kitchen, Orlando, a Junior League initiative designed to help communities address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and the need for nutrition education. The Orlando program is one of the largest in the United States. Entry fee is only $30 per participant and includes the official Fun Run/Walk T-shirt. If you are bringing family or friends with you to Orlando, you are encouraged to also register those over the age of 12 who wish to participate. Whether choosing to run or sleep in, to participate and make your contribution to Kids in the Kitchen, Orlando, go to https://store.aanp.org. Register for the AANP 27th National Conference here. Rooms are still available in AANP Housing within the key hotels next to the OCCC West Building where the conference will be held. Find details here on location, special discounts and concessions for those staying within the AANP block at these properties.
AANP office closed Monday for Memorial Day
AANP SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
AANP offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will open for business on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Central Time.
Want the best place to advertise for NPs?
AANP SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Today, there are more places than ever to advertise for your open opportunities ... but where will you get the best ROI? AANP CareerLink, the official online career center of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, gives you the most comprehensive industry and geo-targeted network for one price on one contract with OnePost. Pricing is flexible depending upon your hiring needs. Post your jobs today! Call (888) 884-8242 or e-mail or visit www.healthecareers.com/aanp for more information.
Management of Venous Thromboembolism for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
AANP SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Learn how to recognize older adults residing in LTC at higher risk for venous thromboembolism and how to individualize treatment of those developing thromboembolism. This program is approved for 1 contact hour, with 0.6 hour pharmacology.
Have you registered for the AANP 27th National Conference?
AANP SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
There is still time to register. Most sessions and hotels remain available. Join us at the 27th National Conference in Orlando, June 20-24. With a conference schedule that includes 28 concurrent sessions (including Emergency Department and Pain Management tracks added this year), general sessions, other educational presentations and additional activities such as the 5K Fun Run/Walk, what are you waiting for? Rooms are still available in AANP Housing within the key hotels next to the OCCC West Building where the conference will be held. Find details on location, special discounts and concessions for those staying within the AANP block at these properties here. To confirm a reservation in the AANP block, conference attendees must contact AANP Housing (not the hotel). The link to AANP Housing and the conference registrant access code is included on the conference registration receipt e-mailed to each conference attendee upon completion and payment of conference registration. Register for the AANP 27th National Conference. A copy of the conference registration brochure is available here.
AANP Foundation News
AANP SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
AANP Foundation would like to thank Nature Made for the "Call for Papers: Nutritional Supplements Best Practices" opportunity. We look forward to posting our winners soon.
Time Out for Genetics
AANP SmartBrief | May 22, 2012
The Genetics in Primary Care Institute is now offering Time Out for Genetics, a free educational webinar series designed to educate participants about the value of incorporating genetic medicine into primary care practice. "Ordering the Right Tests -- Genetics in Primary Care" will take place on Thursday, May 31, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time. Please visit to register.
Earn all CE in one place!
AANP SmartBrief | May 22, 2012
AANP's CE Center includes approximately 90 programs, with 100 contact hours covering a wide range of clinical and professional topics. Register today. All programs are free to AANP members. Most programs are available to nonmembers for a fee; a few are open to all. Start earning your CE now.
Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
AANP SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
A free Connect® Workshop for people living with multiple myeloma, their families, friends and health care professionals will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. on Wednesday. Register for this free workshop, Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, online at www.cancercare.org/connect or call (800) 813-HOPE (4673).
Evidence-Based Asthma Care
AANP SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
Visit the AANP CE Center to take advantage of four online programs on asthma care. The programs cover the creation of an asthma action plan and management according to the most current evidence. Combined, these programs are accredited for more than two contact hours.
Watch JAANP's video on publication ethics
AANP SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
In this video series on publication ethics, Dr. Charon Pierson presents guidelines for authors, students and researchers on how to manage authorship, plagiarism, conflicts of interest and retractions in the literature. The videos are divided into five chapters and supplementary material is provided for your convenience.
Invitation from AANP President Penny Kaye Jensen
AANP SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
AANP's national conference is just a few weeks away -- and many exciting events are planned for this year. Please take a few minutes and read the invitation from AANP President Penny Kaye Jensen. There is still time to register and secure your hotel room. This is one conference you won't want to miss. See you in Orlando in June.
Understanding the Importance of Clinical Trials
AANP SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
A free Connect® Workshop for people living with cancer, their families, friends and health care professionals will be held on Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Register for this free workshop, Understanding the Importance of Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know, online or call (800) 813-HOPE (4673).
AANP CareerLink is your Career Partner
AANP SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
AANP CareerLink connects you to a robust selection of nurse practitioner jobs. Site resources help you prepare for your job search, your interviews, your negotiation strategy, keep up on industry news and more. We’re more than a job board – we are your career partner. Visit the www.healthecareers.com/aanp to get started.
Hotels near convention center still available
AANP SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
Though the conference dates are drawing near, please be assured rooms are still available in AANP Housing within key hotels next to the OCCC West Building where the conference will be held. Find details regarding location, special discounts and concessions for those staying within the AANP block at these properties at this website. To confirm a reservation in the AANP block, conference attendees must contact AANP Housing (not the hotel). The link to AANP Housing and the conference registrant access code is included on the conference registration receipt e-mailed to each conference attendee upon completion and payment of conference registration. Register for conference.
Students: Have you considered submitting your paper to JAANP?
AANP SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
Click here to see the Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners call for student submissions to find out if you could get your paper published in this leading journal.
Removing Barriers to APRN Practice and Care: The Consumer Perspective
AANP SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
The Center to Champion Nursing in America webinar featuring Barbara Safriet, J.D., LLM, visiting professor of health law at Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Ore., and former associate dean for academic affairs and lecturer in law at Yale Law School, is now archived and available for viewing. Removing Barriers to APRN Practice and Care: The Consumer Perspective aired on May 8. The webinar outlines why removing barriers to APRN practice and care matters to consumers. The webinar focus is recommendation No. 1 of the IOM report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Other presenters include Susan Reinhard, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, senior vice president and director, AARP Public Policy Institute; Winifred Quinn, Ph.D., director of legislation and campaign operations, Center to Champion Nursing in American; and Andrea Brassard, DNSc, FNP, senior strategic policy adviser, Center to Champion Nursing in America. The webinar was co-sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative.
Join your colleagues in Orlando, Fla.
AANP SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
Want to stay close to conference activities? Rooms are still available in AANP Housing within the key hotels next to the OCCC West Building where the conference will be held. Details about location, special discounts and concessions for those staying within the AANP block at these properties are here. To confirm a reservation in the AANP block, conference attendees must contact AANP Housing (not the hotel). The link to AANP Housing and the conference registrant access code is included on the conference registration receipt emailed to each conference attendee upon completion and payment of conference registration. Register for the AANP 27th National Conference.
Summer activities
AANP SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
Are your thoughts already in summer mode? Are you eagerly anticipating or dreading summer activities? The AANP Foundation would like to hear about your preparations for increased activity and what motivates you to be more energetic. Do you have tips on eating healthy or starting a new physical activity? What helps you prepare for a more playful season? The AANP Foundation salutes NPs who are living examples of what they share with their patients -- walking the talk, so to speak. (10,000 steps a day are recommended.) They are collecting selected helpful and humorous tips for publication. They are also interested in learning about the types of information you might find beneficial. E-mail responses to Foundation@aanp.org.
The perfect NP job is more accessible than you might think
AANP SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
Here at AANP, we believe that your ability to achieve success within your field -- both professionally and personally -- is paramount to your overall happiness. Don’t limit yourself to potential jobs by a referral or networking on your own. Keep all of your options open by visiting AANP CareerLink, a comprehensive online career center for nurse practitioners alike. Your perfect NP position is more accessible than you might think! Visit www.healthecareers.com/aanp to start your search.
Implications of REMS for NPs
AANP SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
Complete this CE program captured during the 2011 AANP National Conference, to learn about Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, particularly proposed rules regarding prescribing long-acting and sustained-release opioids. Implications of REMS is approved for 1.25 pharmacology contact hours. Take advantage of this newly released CE activity and explore other available programs at AANP's CE Center.
Update on DCIS
AANP SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
A free Connect® Workshop for people living with ductal carcinoma in situ, their families, friends and health care professionals will be held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Friday. Register for this free workshop online at www.cancercare.org or call (800) 813-HOPE (4673).
AANP celebrates nurses during National Nurses Week
AANP SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
National Nurses Week provides an opportunity to recognize the multitude of ways the nursing profession contributes to the health of the nation. AANP applauds the more than 3.1 million registered nurses in the U.S. for the caring, competent and professional way they address the health care needs of their patients. Since March 2010, the Affordable Care Act has given nurses and other health care professionals a historic opportunity to improve the health of millions of Americans. The nursing community is providing invaluable leadership and viable solutions to answer a variety of challenges. Through an array of provisions in the law, the nursing profession is positioned to contribute even more to both health and health care. Learn more.
End-of-life care
AANP SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
A free Connect® Workshop for people living with cancer, their families, friends and health care professionals, will be held on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Register for this free workshop, "Planning Your Comfort and Care at End-of-Life," online at www.cancercare.org or call (800) 813-HOPE (4673).
Need to recruit an NP?
AANP SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
Recruit the very best candidates with AANP CareerLink, the official online job bank of the AANP. AANP CareerLink provides direct, targeted access to the 29,000 members of AANP; the most highly qualified and credentialed nurse practitioner candidates. Pricing is flexible depending upon your hiring needs. Post your jobs today! Call (888) 884-8242 or visit www.healthecareers.com/aanp for more information.
New AANP membership category
AANP SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
AANP is pleased to announce the launch of Career Starter, a new membership category available for AANP student members after they graduate from their NP program and before their student membership expires. This category of membership is an enhanced benefit of AANP Student membership. AANP understands the financial challenges that new NP graduates face during the transition from student to practicing NP. Career Starter was developed to assist student members through this time and to ensure that they continue to receive the many benefits of AANP membership. This one-time, one-year membership category offers a reduced membership dues rate of just $95 to AANP student members who have graduated while a student member and would not qualify for the student rate when they renew. For more information, visit the AANP Member Center or contact one of our membership staff at (512) 442-4262, ext. 5242 or 5236.
Join us in Orlando -- Register now and reserve your room next to the convention center!
AANP SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
Want to stay close to conference activities? Be assured rooms are still available in AANP Housing within the key hotels next to the OCCC West Building where the conference will be held. Find details regarding location, special discounts and concessions for those staying within the AANP block at these properties here. To confirm a reservation in the AANP block, conference attendees must contact AANP Housing (not the hotel). The link to AANP Housing and the conference registrant access code is included on the conference registration receipt e-mailed to each conference attendee upon completion and payment of conference registration. Register for the AANP 27th National Conference here. A copy of the conference registration brochure is available here.
Need to recruit a nurse practitioner? We know 35,000 of them
AANP SmartBrief | May 03, 2012
Recruit the very best candidates with AANP CareerLink, the official online job bank of the AANP. AANP CareerLink provides direct, targeted access to the 35,000 members of AANP: the most highly qualified and credentialed nurse practitioner candidates. Pricing is flexible depending upon your hiring needs. Post your jobs today! Call (888) 884-8242 or visit www.healthecareers.com/aanp for more information.
Make plans to hear Navy Capt. Paul S. Hammer at AANP Conference
AANP SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
Navy Capt. Paul S. Hammer, director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, will share his thoughts on the unique set of physical and psychological conditions faced by our Armed Forces, veterans and military families. As a psychiatrist, Capt. Hammer will provide insight on unique issues involved in diagnosing and treating these complex health conditions across the continuum of care. AANP is a proud sponsor of the White House Joining Forces initiative and has pledged to provide our members with additional resources to improve the psychological health of our service members and help care for those with PTSD and TBI. Plan to attend this very informative session at the AANP 27th National Conference on June 21 at 8 a.m. and learn how you can support our troops by joining forces in this initiative.
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