Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
- Robin Williams
The MFP is an initiative staffed by ANA with funding from SAMHSA, making fellowships available to ethnic and racial psychiatric nursing students who are enrolled full time in an accredited master’s/doctoral nursing program.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND NURSING ARTICLES
American Nurses Credentialing Center Partners with Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to Support Nurse Workforce Development across New York State Safety Net Hospital (opens new window)
Today, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (opens new window) (ANCC), launched the Nursing Initiative with the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (opens new window) (The Foundation) to empower nursing professionals, reduce burnout, address workforce shortages and improve patient care in high-need communities across the state of New York. This initiative is a bold, first-of-its-kind collaboration supporting 13 hospitals across New York State. ANCC is one of three foundational pillars that comprise the American Nurses Enterprise family of organizations, which also include the American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Foundation. Read more (opens new window)
Private Equity Among US Psychiatric Hospital (opens new window)
Question: How has private equity (PE) investment among US psychiatric hospitals changed in recent years, and what is the cross-sectional association of PE with geography, staffing, and quality? Read more (opens new window)
Virtual Solutions for Depression and Anxiety (opens new window)
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, affecting more than one in five adults. For individual patients, these conditions can result in impaired focus, reduced motivation, disruptions to daily functioning, and suicidal ideation. Despite efforts to expand screening, many people with symptoms of anxiety or depression do not receive effective treatment Read more (opens new window)
Expanding TikTok's Mental Health Education Fund and well-being features (opens new window)
We're launching new initiatives to champion well-being and enhance reliable mental health information from trusted sources on TikTok. We're launching in-app guided meditation exercises for our entire community and expanding our Mental Health Education Fund. Read more (opens new window) (opens new window)
Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Among Youth-Serving Clinicians (opens new window)
Question: What are the current practices surrounding substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment practices among youth-serving clinicians in the US? Read more (opens new window)
Parents See Electric School Buses And Student Mental Health Links, Survey Suggests (opens new window)
Older adults whose cognitive symptoms were more severe than their biological Alzheimer's disease stage often had additional pathologies, a cross-sectional study showed. Read more (opens new window)
MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Big Congratulations to Our MFP/ANA DNP Fellows!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Maureen Ndzi (second from left) and Angelica Garcia-Ditta (second from right) on earning their Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing on May 20th!
Celebrating with them were their mentors and MFP alumni, Dr. Patty Wilson (left) and Dr. Shaquita Starks (right). Maureen and Angelica, your achievement is a testament to your hard work, passion, and commitment to advancing behavioral healthcare for all.
Learn. Apply. Lead with Ethical Excellence.
Nurses face challenging decisions every day, and your professional development shouldn't be one of them! ANAE is excited to introduce a NEW Nurse-to-Patient Relationship bundle, which offers easy access to the newly released online courses, Decoding the Code: Provisions 1-3. Get started now! -
https://ow.ly/IrNQ50VWnnx (opens new window)
Advocacy Spotlight: the nursing profession fought and won state
Robyn Matthews-Peacher
Associate Director, State Government Affairs
The nursing profession fought—and WON—state legislative battles across the country during the first quarter of the year:
1. Oklahoma – The state's House of Representatives passed HB 2298, which creates full practice authority (FPA) for nurses! We are hopeful for its prospects in Oklahoma's Senate.
2. New Mexico – The New Mexico Nurses Association, after multiple years of work, is celebrating the enactment of HB 178, which amended the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
3. Idaho – ANA sent a letter to Idaho Governor Brad Little opposing the passage of SB 1023, which would have restricted schools from student vaccine requirements. Governor Little vetoed the bill.
4. Oregon – A bill which prohibits the use of the title “nurse” by an artificial intelligence system, HB 2748, passed the House and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.
5. Tennessee – ANA assisted the Tennessee Nurses Association in opposing SB 333 / HB 644, which would have created strict requirements on APRNs. The bills were up for a hearing, but after a grassroots campaign of hundreds of nurse advocates reaching out directly to their legislators, the bills were removed from the agenda.
Introducing the MFP/ANA Mobile App: Connect, Collaborate, Thrive!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the MFP/ANA Mobile App, a platform designed to connect Alumni like yourself in a mobile network of support and collaboration. Whether you are looking to share experiences, seek advice, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, this app is here to facilitate meaningful interactions within our community.
As an Alumni, your unique perspective and expertise are valuable assets that contribute to the richness of our network. We encourage you to explore the various features of the app, participate in discussions, and engage with fellow members to make the most of your experience. Together, we can create a supportive and empowering environment where ideas thrive and connections flourish.
To Connect:
- Use this link (opens new window) to access the community and create an account.
- Complete the 4 brief items to get the most out of the mobile app community including:
- Fill out your profile
- Introduce yourself
- Adjust your notifications so you know when things are happening
- Download the mobile app!
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make within the MFP/ANA Mobile App community.
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HOTLINE RESOURCES
The National CLAS Standards
The National CLAS Standards are a set of 15 action steps intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. View the standards here (opens new window)
About MFP
Funding for the MFP e-Newsletter was made possible (in part) by Grant Number 1H79SM090074-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written training materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
