PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/130574.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 NLN Faculty Leadership Mentoring Program Funded Anew by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2551754.htm The National League for Nursing and the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education have again received a generous grant from Johnson & Johnson. For the third time, the NLN Faculty Leadership & Mentoring Program will provide a transformative experience for seasoned and emerging leaders in nursing education. Via the selective application process, a new cohort of faculty will be chosen to serve as mentors and protégés and matched in accordance with their interests and experience. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2551754.htm NLN Welcomes Maryland to Expanded Constituent League as the Washington DC League Becomes the DC/MD League for Nursing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2514844.htm The newly expanded and renamed affiliated league, DC/MDLN, once again gives the National League for Nursing a strong presence in Maryland. NLN affiliated constituent leagues, which support and implement the NLN mission to promote excellence in nursing education in order to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce, now cover 28 states. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2514844.htm NLN Academy of Nursing Education Set to Induct Third Class of Fellows http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2495804.htm The Academy of Nursing Education recognizes the contributions of nurse educators to excellence in nursing education. A third class of 21 fellows, representing 20 schools of nursing throughout the United States, join the 65 fellows, who, since the academy's establishment in 2007, have proudly borne the credential ANEF. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2495804.htm National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator CNE Program Receives NCCA Accreditation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2436344.htm The NLN's highly regarded certification program for academic nurse educators has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a prized reflection of professional stature and acceptance. In recognizing excellence in the advanced specialty role of academic nurse educator, the accrediting body signals significance of CNE within higher education. (PRWeb May 20, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2436344.htm NLN Lauds Obama's 2010 Budget Proposal: Increases in Titles VIII and VII Will Help Address Nurse and Nurse Faculty Shortages http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2404434.htm The nurse workforce development proposed funding for FY 2010 -- especially $125 million for the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program and a 40 percent increase for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program -- will have a positive affect on our nation's health. (PRWeb May 10, 2009)

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]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2404434.htm NLN President Elaine Tagliareni Tapped for Fellowship in American Academy of Nursing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2397844.htm With her induction into the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Elaine Tagliareni, the president of the National League for Nursing, will add the prestigious FAAN credential to her already impressive CV as a leader in nursing education. Dr. Tagliareni was recently invited by the academy to join the elite group of approximately 1,500 fellows who include association executives, university presidents, chancellors and deans, state and federal political appointees, hospital executives, consultants, researchers, and entrepreneurs. (PRWeb May 8, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2397844.htm NLN Publishes Asian American Voices: Engaging, Empowering, Enabling: First in Series to Promote Diversity in Nursing and Nursing Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2364424.htm Several new books have been recently published by the National League for Nursing, among them Asian American Voices, the first of a series that aims to promote diversity in nursing and nursing education. African American Voices and Hispanic Voices are due out later this year and in 2010, respectively. Publications are available through the web-based NLN Marketplace (PRWeb Apr 29, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2364424.htm Hartford Foundation to Help the National League for Nursing and Community College of Philadelphia Prepare RN Students to Provide Geriatric Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2302644.htm The John A. Hartford Foundation's new three-year project, "Fostering Geriatrics in Pre-licensure Nursing Education, Phase II," is supported by a nearly $700,000 grant to the NLN and CCP. Laerdal Medical has committed $187K for new simulation design for geriatric care. (PRWeb Apr 8, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2302644.htm National League for Nursing and NLN Accreditng Commission Assemble Global Task Force http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2267814.htm Nurse educators to assist International Council of Nurses (ICN) with its new Nursing Education Network and promote other global initiatives in nursing education. Six leading nurse educators with experience in international health care delivery and policy and nursing education have joined NLN/NLNAC professional staff, board liaisons, and task force co-chairs to address issues that affect nurse educators worldwide. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2267814.htm National League for Nursing Breaks Ground in Assessing Challenge of Transforming Clinical Nursing Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2233284.htm The invitational NLN Think Tank on Transforming Clinical Education report calls for fundamental changes in how pre-licensure nursing students are taught in a clinical setting. The think tank was an outcome of the Blue Ribbon Panel on the Future of Nursing Education Research, assembled by the NLN to identify significant issues in nursing education requiring further study. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2233284.htm NLN Data Documents Application, Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Rates for All Types of Prelicensure Nursing Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2233074.htm NLN Annual Nursing Data Review Reveals Demand for Spots in Nursing Programs Continuing to Dramatically Outstrip Supply. Vast Majority of Nursing Schools Recruiting Faculty with Difficulty.ADN Programs Account for Majority of Growth in Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation (PRWeb Mar 16, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2233074.htm National League for Nursing Unveils NLN DataView™ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2232984.htm Nursing Education Research Data Now Accessible to All via NLN Website -- Featuring Downloadable Graphs and Tables Available as PDFs, MS Powerpoint™ Slides, MS Excel™ Charts, and JPG Images (PRWeb Mar 15, 2009)

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2232984.htm NLN Urges Congress to Adopt Stimulus Bill Including Funding for Nursing and Health Professions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2045254.htm Reacting to the $789 billion economic stimulus bill expected to be adopted by Congress later this week, the National League for Nursing praised the inclusion of $500 million for our nation's nursing and health professions. A portion of these dollars will help fill the current need for well over 140,000 registered nursing positions by providing a much needed increase in funding for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the Title VII health professions programs administered by HRSA/HHS. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2045254.htm NLN CEO Beverly Malone Featured Speaker at Nursing Education Capacity Summit February 4-5; Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1934574.htm State teams share evidence-based best practices, research, and strategies at expanded nursing education capacity meeting hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Department of Labor, the Center to Champion Nursing in America at AARP, and the Department of Health and Human Services/HRSA. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1934574.htm New Entry in NLN's Reflection & Dialogue Series Calls on the Nursing Education Community to Institutionalize a Commitment to Diversity http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1924434.htm In "A Commitment to Diversity in Nursing and Nursing Education," the National League for Nursing charges the nursing education community to establish a workforce of faculty, researchers, and scholars that illustrates a definition of diversity beyond mere tolerance of differences to one of celebration. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1924434.htm International Council of Nurses (ICN) and National League for Nursing Announce New ICN Nursing Education Network http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1827114.htm A new International Council of Nurses Network has been established to promote excellence in nursing education. New realities of international migration, easier movement across and between countries, advanced communications technology, global health care, and a worldwide nursing shortage make the preparation of a 21st-century, diverse nursing workforce a critical priority. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1827114.htm National League for Nursing President Tagliareni Earns Plaudits from National Educational Organizations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1723874.htm NLN president M. Elaine Tagliareni, EdD, RN, named Pennsylvania Professor of the Year by CASE-Carnegie Foundation, was among leading US educators recognized at November awards luncheon at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, DC. Dr. Tagliareni also received regional and national honors from the Association of Community College Trustees . (PRWeb Dec 10, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1723874.htm NLN, NLN Foundation, and J&J Faculty Leadership & Mentoring Program Continues to Transform Nursing Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1619104.htm The National League for Nursing and the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education have announced the selection of a second group of mentors and protégés to participate in the innovative Faculty Leadership & Mentoring Program, supported by a grant from the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1619104.htm NLN Honors Leaders of Affiliated Constituent Leagues http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1489794.htm Three executive directors of NLN constituent leagues distinguished for more than 20 years of service, and three other members of constituent leagues selected for their leadership on the local level were recognized by the National League for Nursing at an awards ceremony in San Antonio, September 16-17. (PRWeb Oct 19, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1489794.htm National League for Nursing to Sponsor Back-to-Back Faculty Development Conferences, Highlighting NLN/Johnson & Johnson Faculty Leadership & Mentoring Project http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457724.htm Sessions Focused on Research (January 8 - 9) & Leadership (January 10 - 11) at the Omni Royal Hotel, French Quarter, New Orleans. Research poster or paper abstracts and/or Faculty Leadership poster abstracts are due online by midnight, Monday, October 20. (PRWeb Oct 12, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457724.htm National League for Nursing, Laerdal Medical, and American Heart Association Team Up to Study Optimal Ways of Learning CPR http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442564.htm The National League for Nursing will collaborate with Laerdal Medical Corporation and the American Heart Association in an exciting new research study to determine how pre-licensure RN nursing students best retain CPR knowledge and skills. Ten schools, offering ADN, diploma, or BSN programs, to serve as test sites (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442564.htm NLN Launches Web-based Career Site Joining HEALTHeCAREERS to Help Fill and Find Nursing Education Jobs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425064.htm With the nationwide shortage of nurse educators fueling the nursing shortage currently plaguing America's health care system, the National League for Nursing has joined HEALTHeCAREERS Network in a bid to match qualified faculty with job openings. . This comprehensive, confidential service, is easily accessible from the NLN's home page by clicking on careers (www.nln.org/careers/index.htm). (PRWeb Oct 5, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425064.htm Third NLN Technology Conference Features Keynoter Angela McBride October 31 -November 2 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, MO http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1392724.htm Intended to help nurse educators remain current in rapidly evolving areas, the NLN Technology Conference brings together recognized experts in simulation, e-learning, informatics, and telehealth including Diane Billings, Helen Connors, Pamela Jeffries, and Diane Skiba. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1392724.htm NLN Names 2008-2011 Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education™ at Education Summit in San Antonio http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1283844.htm Six schools of nursing, selected for Creating Environments that Promote Student Learning and Professional Development or the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty, were honored in a special presentation at the NLN's sold out Education Summit. An RN candidate at COE University of South Dakota - Pierre was named winner of the 2008 Student Excellence Paper competition for her submission, "A Journey into Nursing." (PRWeb Sep 20, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1283844.htm NLN Awards and Academy of Nursing Education Induction Ceremonies Crown Annual Summit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1263154.htm NLN to Present Awards for Outstanding Leadership and Lifetime Achievement; 24 Fellows to be Inducted into Nursing Education Academy; Banquet Will Conclude 2008 Education Summit on Saturday, September 20. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1263154.htm Diversity Key Theme at Annual NLN Education Summit, September 17 - 20 Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1262044.htm "The Power of Diversity in Nursing Education: Embracing Differences in Heritage & Thought" will begin with keynote speaker Dr. Gloria L. Smith, retired vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and American Academy of Nursing Living Legend. A sell-out event, the Summit is a time for nurse educators - who represent all types of nursing education programs, from doctoral to licensed practical nursing - to network and collaborate in a supportive, professional context. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1262044.htm NLN Lauds Senate Committee Recommendation to Increase Funding for Vital Nursing Workforce Development Programs in 2009 Budget http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061464.htm The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended a 7.44 percent increase in funding for Title VIII programs for the FY 2009 federal budget, an increase from FY '08 of $11.6 million to $167 million. This amount represents a 52.61 percent increase over the president's proposed budget for FY 2009. The House Appropriations Committee adjourned without a decision. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061464.htm NLN CEO Beverly Malone to Deliver Keynote at Nursing Education Capacity Summit Friday, June 27, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Hyatt Regency-Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1033764.htm The critical issue of expanding nursing education capacity to educate the numbers of students needed to meet future nursing demands will be addressed at the national Nursing Education Summit. As the CEO of the NLN, the association that represents nurse faculty from all types of nursing education programs, Dr. Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, is well chosen to address this forum where state teams will share best practices, consult with experts, learn about innovative strategies, and develop and refine their own plans to effectively expand nursing education capacity. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1033764.htm NLN Unveils Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC): Online E-learning Site Facilitates Integration of Simulation Technology into Nursing Education Curricula http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1019154.htm The National League for Nursing has given simulation technology in nursing education a long-awaited boost with the creation of the online Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC), a project inaugurated with funding by Laerdal Medical. Nurse educators around the world can learn how to use simulation to promote and evaluate student learning, as well as dialogue with simulation experts and one another, by engaging with the resources on the SIRC website: http://sirc.nln.org. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1019154.htm National League for Nursing Announces Re-launch of Affiliated Constituent League in California http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1010794.htm The National League for Nursing is set to once again have a strong presence in America's most populous state, with the reorganization of the California League for Nursing, under the leadership of a new board of directors. With the addition of the California league, the NLN currently has 21 state-affiliated constituent leagues that support and implement the NLN mission to promote excellence in nursing education in order to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1010794.htm National League for Nursing Issues Call for Faculty Development and Curricular Initiatives in Informatics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980244.htm The NLN Board of Governors issued a position statement, "Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses to Practice in a Technology-rich Environment: An Informatics Agenda," calling on faculty, deans, administrators, and the NLN itself to advocate that all students graduate with up-to-date knowledge and skills in each of three critical areas: computer literacy, information literacy, and informatics. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980244.htm NLN to Convene Intensive Faculty Development Conference: "Immersion in Evidence-based Nursing Education" June 8 to Friday, June 13 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb955334.htm The absorbing and innovative "Immersion in Evidence-based Nursing Education" is designed to help participants achieve goals and objectives in their roles as classroom and clinical instructors, designers of curricula, and education scholars. Through intensive workshops and study sessions, a distinguished roster of master faculty will role model active teaching/learning strategies, discuss concept-based curricula designed for 21st century practice, and examine the science of nursing education and issues related to its development. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb955334.htm Diversity Key Theme at Annual NLN Nursing Education Summit September 17 - 20, 2008 Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas - Greatest Savings by May 31 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921844.htm Early bird registration is now available for the NLN's much anticipated professional gathering for nurse educators and leaders in nursing education coast-to-coast. The Power of Diversity in Nursing Education: Embracing Differences in Heritage & Thought will provide an opportunity to explore how those in advanced practice educator roles, responsible for preparing a nursing workforce to care for diverse populations, can address diversity-related inequities in the classroom, clinical settings, research and scholarship. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921844.htm National League for Nursing Examines Impact of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Exam in Study Published by Nursing Education Perspectives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb791844.htm The NLN has conducted an analysis to determine ithe acceptance and value of the CNE credential. The results, reported in the current issue of Nursing Education Perspectives, the NLN's respected peer-reviewed journal, reveal that nurse educators representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, who teach in all types of nursing education programs, from diploma through doctoral, have taken the CNE examination. (PRWeb Mar 25, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb791844.htm Number of Nursing School Graduates -- Including Minorities -- on the Rise But Applications to RN Programs Dip, Reflecting Impact of Tight Admissions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734894.htm The NLN's newly released annual Nursing Data Review Academic Year 2005-06 has been released, casting a wide lens on all types of pre-licensure nursing programs, including those offering diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degrees, to determine rates of application, enrollment and graduation. The review also provides a comprehensive demographic profile of the current student population, documenting ethnic-racial identity, gender, and age. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb734894.htm National League for Nursing Adds Enhancements to Its Total Assessment Program (TAP) for NCLEX-RN® Success: Rebates and Rewards Supplement Proven Assessment and Evaluation Tools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb713954.htm The National League for Nursing, for more than 60 years a recognized leader in assessment and evaluation in nursing education, announced increased benefits to faculty and students who use the comprehensive Total Assessment Program (TAP) for NCLEX-RN Success across the curriculum. TAP, the most complete package now available, enables nursing programs and faculty to improve student retention and better prepare students for success on the national licensure exam. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb713954.htm President's 2009 Budget Cuts Will Increase Nurse and Nurse Educator Shortages Says the National League for Nursing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb677234.htm Reacting to President Bush's latest proposed budget cuts for nurse workforce development, the NLN today reiterated its grave concern about the effect these draconian cuts will have on our nation's health. This 2009 decrease of funding of $46 million (or 29.6 percent) for the Nursing Workforce Development programs authorized by Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act is more hazardous than ever for the overall well-being of the nation.Title VII Health Professions Programs Funding Eliminated (PRWeb Feb 5, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb677234.htm National League for Nursing Convenes Innovative Think Tank on Expanding Diversity in Nurse Educator Workforce http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb672663.htm Leaders in nursing education, practice, health care, and higher education pool expertise in ethnic and racial diversity through a high priority, NLN-led initiative. Decrying a lack of diversity in the nation's nurse educator workforce, the National League for Nursing has taken the lead in working to change this reality in all types of nursing programs. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb672663.htm NLN Research Grants Program Advances the Science of Nursing Education: Proposals Due by March 7 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb645851.htm Funding is available to NLN members to develop, design, and execute research initiatives that will have broad-based significance, be critical to decision-making and policy-setting at institutional and national levels, and help to transform nursing education. NLN 2008 Research Priorities: Innovations in Teaching in Clinical Settings, Evaluation of Clinical Performance, and Creating Reform in Nursing Education. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb645851.htm Quality of Online Doctoral Programs in Nursing Examined in NLN Journal Nursing Education Perspectives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574998.htm The NLN's peer review journal, Nursing Education Perspectives, looks into the latest strategy for boosting nurse faculty credentials to promote standards of excellence in nursing education. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2007)

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