Applications for our 2024-2025 cohort are now open! If you have ever considered earning a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric mental health nursing and identify as a member of an ethnic minority in the U.S., learn more about the MFP/ANA and apply today at
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Project ECHO® on Racism in Nursing is being conducted as part of the ongoing work of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a multi-organizational collaborative of leading nursing organizations to examine the issue of racism within nursing nationwide and the impact on nurses, patients, communities, and healthcare systems to motivate all nurses to confront systemic racism.
Join us as we explore the root causes of health inequities and discuss the concepts and strategies for taking action toward health equity in everyday practice. 1.5 CNE is available for each session of the series.
Sessions are scheduled for the following Wednesdays
March 6 | 3-4:30pm ET
March 20 | 3-4:30pm ET
April 3. | 3-4:30pm ET
April 17 | 3-4:30pm ET
May 1 | 3-4:30pm ET
May 15 | 3-4:30pm ET
May 29 | 3-4:30pm ET
June 12 | 3-4:30pm ET
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MFP alumna (2023) Stephanie Igboanugo has successfully passed her Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner boards exam.
Stephanie writes, ‘I am quite elated with this achievement. I am currently applying for my Tex’s License and look forward to joining the job market. I am open to any job recommendations from any MFP Alumni and would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to navigate the Job Market. Any resources would be appreciated. Thank you.’
To learn more about Stephanie visit https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/stephanie-igboanugo (opens new window)
MFP alumna Dr. Bobbie Perdue has retired
MFP alumna Dr. Bobbie Perdue, one of the earlier graduates from the MFP, has retired. Dr. Perdue is recognized for her expertise in developing and administering nursing education programs that recruit, retain and graduate students from low income, urban and minority backgrounds. Sharing here a page from the MFP’s newsletter winter 1980-81 edition and a report on Fellows, including Dr. Perdue, reporting for legislative internships.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we continue our spotlight on Dr. Mijung Park, Associate Professor - UCSF School of Nursing, former MFP/ANA National Advisory Committee member, mentor and friend to many in the extended MFP family.
Dr. Park was last sighted on December 6, 2023. Sharing here Dr. Park’s words of advice as she closed out the ‘Healthy Mondays’ radio recording, hosted by MFP/ANA Alumna, Dr. Marife Aczon-Armstrong and recorded during the 2022 Intensive Training Institute in Washington DC. https://youtu.be/wlJZsIzc-e0 (opens new window)
We continue to await good news of Dr. Park’s whereabouts. If you have any information that can help locate her, please contact the UCSF Police Department at (415) 476 1414
Earn FREE Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credits when you listen to the entire episode and complete a short survey. Details are in the episode description.
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Our new platform soft-launched on Monday, February 12, and is open to all current Fellows. Alumni will be invited to join next month (stay tuned).
We are excited to witness how this new tool will foster deeper connections and networking opportunities for the MFP family. Fellows, If you haven't accessed the platform already, follow the links below to download the app.
Or Scan the QR Code below
Upcoming Events:
- 6-part online course by Dr. Broderick Sawyer
In a 6-part online course, Dr. Broderick Sawyer, clinical psychologist and Liberation Psychology trainer, will teach students how to balance their desire for perfection using behavioural, attention, and compassion-based techniques. Each 60-minute class session, Dr. Sawyer will use a blend of instruction, discussion, and skill-building to help you understand, reflect on, and balance perfectionism.
Jan 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
Jan 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
Feb 13, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
Feb 28, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
Mar 13, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
Mar 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm/ET
- SAVE THE DATE
Deadline for abstract submissions extended!
Howard University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dr. Bernardine Mays Lacey Symposium on Health Equity United in Care: Partnerships with One Vision for Health Equity.
Please mark your calendars.
When: April 18, 2024
Where: NYU Langone Health (550 First Ave, 10016) 2ND ANNUAL DR. BERNARDINE MAYS LACEY SYMPOSIUM ON HEALTH EQUITY United in Care: Partnerships with One Vision for Health Equity
- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Howard University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing are pleased to accept abstract submissions for posters and podium presentations. This year's theme is "United in Care: Partnerships with One Vision for Health."
The objectives for the 2024 Research Symposium are to:
Explore historical and emerging strategies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the development of nursing knowledge. Discuss the robust role nursing science and interdisciplinary partnerships have on understanding the impact of social and structural determinants on health equity. Curate innovative strategies to design and implement community-academic partnerships that promote health equity. The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended to Friday, March 8, 2024. Participants will be notified of an acceptance decision by the week of March 11.
Abstracts should be 250 word structured abstract background/purpose, methods, results, implications. They should specify how the work contributes to the current state of nursing science and the development of equitable, sustainable partnerships. Topics addressing research, education, and community programs that promote health equity are encouraged. Abstracts for research in progress may be submitted for poster presentation. Student submissions are encouraged and abstracts reporting literature reviews, systematic reviews, and/or conceptual frameworks related to the conference theme will be considered. Applicants are allowed to have multiple submissions.
For questions about submissions contact nursing.deansoffice@nyu.edu with the subject line "LACEY ABSTRACT SUBMISSION.
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