Journal of Professional Nursing

PhD Program Faculty: Preparing the Next Generation of Nurse Researchers

In the November-December 2023 issue of the Journal of Professional Nursing, Dr. Ellen Kurtzman and Dr. Karen Fraser Wyche collaborated on an article titled PhD Program Faculty: Preparing the Next Generation of Nurse Researchers. The authors explore approaches to strengthening research-focused doctoral programs with an emphasis on the roles of interdisciplinary faculty and the National Institute of Nursing Research's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. The authors consider approaches to strengthening the research infrastructure of PhD programs to achieve AACN’s vision for doctoral nursing education.

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Journal of Nursing Administration

Health System-Academic Partnerships: Essential to Increasing the APRN Workforce

In the September 2023 Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. April Kapu from Vanderbilt University and Dr. Danielle McCamey from Johns Hopkins University published an article titled Health System-Academic Partnerships: Essential to Increasing the APRN Workforce. To meet the growing demand for advanced practice registered nurses, the authors outline opportunities for health systems and academic institutions to work together to meet the mutual objectives of increasing the workforce while increasing the number of faculty, preceptors, and clinical sites.

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HealthLeaders

3 Health Systems Where Tech Is Transforming Nursing

In the September 12, 2023 issue of HealthLeaders, nursing editor Carol Davis takes a closer look at 3 Health Systems Where Tech Is Transforming Nursing. The author explores how simulation, virtual reality, AI, and other technologies are being used to augment nursing education, reduce administrative burdens, enhance communication, and assist with clinical decision-making. The article examines the innovative use of technology to support nursing practice at HCA Healthcare, Atrium Health, and Singing River Health System.

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Medscape Medical News

Can Nursing Schools Graduate Enough NPs to Meet Skyrocketing

In the August 24, 2023 issue of Medscape Medical News, journalist Steph Web published an article titled Can Nursing Schools Graduate Enough NPs to Meet Skyrocketing? The Bureau of Labor Statistics identified the nurse practitioner role as the fastest growing occupation in the US. This article focuses on challenges faced by nursing schools looking to increase capacity in NP programs to better meet the growing demand for primary care providers. Federal efforts to remove barriers to NP practice and provide support to schools for faculty, clinical education, and other critical needs are profiled.

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Health Affairs

Five Urgent Steps to Address Violence Against Nurses in the Workplace

On August 23, Health Affairs published an article by Dr. Linda Beeber from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues titled Five Urgent Steps to Address Violence Against Nurses in the Workplace. Given the increase in patient violence, the authors call for immediate action to protect psychiatric nurses and other healthcare providers by enacting comprehensive federal legislation; emphasizing quality indicators that help protect staff from harm; strengthening data systems to better monitor worker exposure to aggressive events; improving reporting of workplace violence; and holding educational institutions accountable for teaching about quality and safety standards that protect nurses. The article calls for greater collaboration among all stakeholders to prevent further injury and death.

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Health Affairs

To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus on Registered Nurses

On August 21, 2023, Health Affairs published a new article by Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and colleagues titled To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus on Registered Nurses. Emerging evidence suggests that expanding the use of registered nurses (RNs) in primary care presents an opportunity for practices to improve patient outcomes and achieve financial goals. The authors examine patient and financial outcomes of existing primary care models that leverage RNs in new roles to support accountable care, identify policy barriers and solutions for new models of nurse-led care, and explore opportunities for RNs to generate revenue in primary care.

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Nurse Centered

Breaking Barriers to Recruit More Nursing PhD Students

Published August 15, 2023, in Nurse Centered, Sigma Theta Tau International’s online resource center, Dr. Eleanor Turi from the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues share their insights on Breaking Barriers to Recruit More Nursing PhD Students. In addition to a lack of funding and scholarships to support nurse scientists, the authors recognize a disconnect between the clinical and research communities, which inhibits the integration of science and practice and hinders the advancement of both fields. Further, “exposing nurses to research early in their education and careers can foster a love for pursuing better health outcomes and answering the clinical questions that impact us, and thus increase the number of PhD-prepared nurses in the field."

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Journal of Professional Nursing

The Relationship Among Faculty-to-Faculty Incivility and Job Satisfaction or Intent to Leave in Nursing Programs in the United States

In the July-August 2023 Journal of Professional Nursing, Dr. Pamela McGee from Delaware State University published the results of a new study on The Relationship Among Faculty-to-Faculty Incivility and Job Satisfaction or Intent to Leave in Nursing Programs in the United States. The researcher found that 50% of those surveyed believe that faculty incivility was a moderate to severe problem in their workplace, which negatively impacts job satisfaction and faculty retention. Further, nearly 39% of respondents had minimal to no confidence in addressing workplace incivility, citing fear of professional or personal retaliation as the greatest barriers to mitigating this issue.

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Journal of Professional Nursing

Addressing Neurodiversity in Nursing Education

In the July-August 2023 Journal of Professional Nursing, PhD nursing student Naz Nami Yenmez from the University of Missouri-St. Louis contributed a guest editorial on Addressing Neurodiversity in Nursing Education. Neurodiversity recognizes differences in how individuals interact and experience the world based on variations in brain function. To advance equity and inclusion in nursing education, faculty should consider ways to accommodate neurodivergent students and enhance their preparation as a professional nurse. The author identifies specific strategies, including leveraging support services, reducing stigma, decreasing bullying, initiating discussions on disability, and providing mentorship.

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Journal of Nursing Regulation

Simulation in Nursing Education: Advancements in Regulation, 2014–2022

In the July 2023 Journal of Nursing Regulation, Richard Smiley and Brendan Martin with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) explore Simulation in Nursing Education: Advancements in Regulation, 2014–2022. The article examines the growth in the use of simulation-based clinical experiences in prelicensure nursing education since the publication of NCSBN’s National Simulation Study. The authors found that the number of jurisdictions with regulations regarding simulation use doubled from 21 in 2014 to 41 in 2022. The number of nursing regulatory bodies that allowed a maximum substitution of up to 50% simulated clinical hours rose from 1 to 23 over the same time frame.

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JAMA Health Forum

Physician and Nurse Well-Being and Preferred Interventions to Address Burnout in Hospital Practice: Factors Associated With Turnover, Outcomes, and Patient Safety

On July 7, 2023, the JAMA Health Forum published a new study by Dr. Linda Aiken from the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues titled Physician and Nurse Well-Being and Preferred Interventions to Address Burnout in Hospital Practice: Factors Associated With Turnover, Outcomes, and Patient Safety. This study of more than 21,000 nurses and physicians found high levels of burnout among hospital-based clinicians that was associated with frequent turnover and patient safety concerns. Clinicians rated improvements in staffing and work environments as more important to their mental health than instituting staff wellness programs. These findings call for deliberate action by management to improve nurse staffing, work environments, and patient safety culture.

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Nursing Outlook

Realizing the DNP as Envisioned: Moving Toward Consistent Nomenclature, Curricula, and Outcomes

In the May-June 2023 issue of Nursing Outlook, Dr. Rosalie Mainous from the University of Kentucky and colleagues published a manuscript on Realizing the DNP as Envisioned: Moving Toward Consistent Nomenclature, Curricula, and Outcomes. The article highlights the need for consensus-building on what constitutes scholarship in DNP programs. The authors call for strengthening DNP curriculum and expectations for DNP final projects; adopting consistent terminology and methods of evidence-based practice and quality improvement; using the 2021 Essentials to guide curriculum development; and offering more opportunities for PhD and DNP students to collaborate. 

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Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare Groups Fear SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Will Harm Diversity, Health Equity Efforts

On June 30, 2023, senior editor Heather Landi with Fierce Healthcare’s daily newsletter published an article titled Healthcare Groups Fear SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Will Harm Diversity, Health Equity Efforts. The recent Supreme Court ruling that colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis in admissions has overturned more than four decades of court precedent. The author profiles how leading healthcare and higher education organizations responded to this consequential decision, including the American Medical Association, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Association of American Medical Colleges, and AACN among others.

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National Council of State Legislatures

The Growing Nursing Shortage

On June 18, AACN Board Chair Cynthia McCurren from the University of Michigan-Flint was featured in the Our American States podcast series presented by the National Council of State Legislatures. Titled The Growing Nursing Shortage, the podcast examines how the pandemic, nurse burnout, and other factors are impacting the workforce and what some states are doing to address this threat to patient care. Dr. McCurren discussed the essential role of nurses in the healthcare system and initiatives aimed at increasing the faculty population, which are needed to expand student capacity at nursing schools. She also covered state and federal efforts to help address nursing workforce supply.

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American Nurse

Nursing and the Evolution of Population Health

On June 7, 2023, the American Nurse published an article by Dr. Marisa Wilson from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues titled Nursing and the Evolution of Population Health. The authors trace the nursing profession’s history as pioneers in meeting population health needs, which includes “mitigating social, environmental, and behavioral risk factors; assessing needs; and ensuring equitable health care for all.” The article highlights current calls to strengthen nursing’s focus on population health, including the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report and the 2021 AACN Essentials.

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Nursing Outlook

Nursing Pre-licensure and Graduate Education for LGBTQ Health

In the latest issue of Nursing Outlook (March-April 2023), Dr. Athena D.F. Sherman from Emory University and colleagues published a systematic review of Nursing Pre-licensure and Graduate Education for LGBTQ Health. The authors critically appraised nursing curricula focused on LGBTQ health as well as student knowledge, skills, and attitudes. As faculty build LGBTQ content into nursing programs, the authors caution that care must be taken to fully integrate this content within the context of population health, social determinants of health, social justice, intersectionality, cultural competence, and political advocacy.

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Insights Into Nurses' Experiences and Perceptions of Discrimination

On May 31, 2023, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released findings from a new survey titled Insights Into Nurses’ Experiences and Perceptions of Discrimination. The survey was conducted to better understand the incidence of discrimination and racism in healthcare settings and nursing schools. The survey found that 79% of nurses reported experiencing racism or discrimination from patients; 59% report similar experiences from colleagues. In academia, 44% believe that racism and/or discrimination was a part of their nursing school culture, 53% report experiencing microaggressions. Further, 58% report receiving instruction on providing racially/ethnically sensitive care, while less than a third were taught about unconscious bias or systemic racism in health care. Nearly 8 in 10 nurses identified the need for more education on diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing schools.

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Journal of Nursing Education

Hidden No More: Addressing the Health and Wellness of LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Nursing School Curricula

In the May 2023 Journal of Nursing Education, Dr. Jeff Day from New York University and colleagues published an article titled Hidden No More: Addressing the Health and Wellness of LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Nursing School Curricula. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals experience poorer health outcomes due to longstanding health inequities. This article provides an example on how elective courses can be developed to address the care needs of LGBTQIA+ patients. The authors call for more research and pedagogical articles to improve how nursing students are educated to address the unique health concerns of this population.

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Journal of the Advanced Nursing

Nurses' Motivations to Leave the Nursing Profession

On May 20, 2023, the Journal of Advanced Nursing published a new study from a research team based in the Netherlands, led by Wilmieke Bahlman-van Ooijen, titled Nurses' Motivations to Leave the Nursing Profession. Based on an analysis of studies published since 2010, the article uncovers reasons why nurses leave their jobs, which include poor working conditions, few opportunities for career development, a lack of support from managers, work-related stress, a discrepancy between nursing education and practice, and bullying behavior. The authors call for healthcare administrators and policymakers to develop retention strategies to address turnover and ease the global nursing shortage.

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U.S. Department of Labor Blog

Investing in Nursing = A Better Care Economy

On May 12, 2023, Brent Parton, Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), contributed a new article to the DOL Blog titled Investing in Nursing = A Better Care Economy. The authors explains how supporting the nursing workforce – including the agency’s new $78 million investment in the Nursing Expansion Grant Program – is important to sustaining our nation’s care economy.

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Nursing Outlook

Where are nurse-scientists? Academic nursing research at critical crossroads

In the March 2023 issue of Nursing Outlook, Dr. Joan Bloch from Drexel University and Dr. Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow from Duquesne University consider the question: Where are nurse-scientists? Academic nursing research at critical crossroads. Creating academic environments that champion the work of nurse scientists is essential to bridging gaps in health care. The authors identify strategic actions that can be taken by nursing schools and stakeholders to support nurse scientists, including providing opportunities for internal funding and recognition; investing in the research enterprise; promoting pay equity; expanding the pipeline into PhD programs; and lobbying NIH for increased funding.

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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

Statement reaffirming the organization’s support for transitioning all entry-level nurse practitioner (NP) programs to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

On April 20, 2023, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) issued a statement reaffirming the organization’s support for transitioning all entry-level nurse practitioner (NP) programs to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree without a master's degree option by 2025. The statement highlights numerous documents that support this transition, including AACN’s report on The State of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education in 2022, as well as evidence supporting the DNP as the degree of choice for those preparing for NP practice. NONPF’s resources to assist faculty in making this transition are highlighted.

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American Journal of Nursing

Activism Is an Essential Nursing Role

In the October 2023 issue of the American Journal of Nursing, Dr. Peggy Chinn and Maureen Shawn Kennedy published an article titled Activism Is an Essential Nursing Role. Nursing has a long history of activism, yet nurses often express a dislike of “politics” and avoid contentious situations associated with political engagement. The authors consider the fundamental duty of nurses to advocate on behalf of their patients and communities. Examples of political activism and approaches nurses can use to address pressing healthcare issues are shared.

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Nurse Educator

A Compelling Case for the Use of Backward Design to Advance Competency-Based Nursing Education

In the September/October 2023 issue of Nurse Educator, Dr. Genieveve Cline and Kailey Rinaldi from the University of South Florida share A Compelling Case for the Use of Backward Design to Advance Competency-Based Nursing Education. “Backward design is a process of curriculum development that begins with the learning outcomes and competencies in mind to promote deep and enduring learning.” The authors outline reasons for adopting backward design, including an example of how to use this approach to align a curriculum with the 2021 Essentials and Next Generation NCLEX guidance.

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American Nurse

Peer Support and Nurse Well-Being

On September 8, 2023, the American Nurse published an article by Dr. Tim Cunningham and Dr. Trina Geyer from Emory Healthcare on Peer Support and Nurse Well-Being. “Peer support programs focus on the strengths of nurses, team members, and trusted colleagues who use their compassion and altruism to support the well-being of colleagues in need.” The authors describe how matching nurses seeking help with peer supporters from similar backgrounds can promote feelings of empowerment and self-efficacy, reduce stress, and enable individuals to contribute at the highest level. Dr. Cunningham will be a featured speaker at AACN’s Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC) in October.

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American Nurse

A Call for Healthy Role Models

In the August 2023 issue of American Nurse, Dr. Peter Stoffan from NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York City and colleagues issued A Call for Healthy Role Models. Though nurse leaders have the potential to act as healthy role models for their teams, this new study found that most nurse leaders fail to demonstrate consistent self-care behaviors. The authors challenge nurse leaders to prioritize self-care and the well-being of their staff, which includes taking steps to ensure “healthy work–life harmony” for today’s nursing workforce.

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The Future of Nursing, 2020-2030 Report

The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity

On August 17, 2023, Drs. Susan Hassmiller, Ashley Darcy Mahoney, and Kenya Beard released a new book titled The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity. The book explores how to apply the concepts and recommendations featured in The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report to inspire nurses to take action to improve health equity. The authors advance program and policy recommendations, along with case studies, tools, resources, and storytelling, designed to empower nurses to lead in transforming health care in pursuit of an equitable, just, and fair society.

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Inside Higher Ed

Who Should Be Called a ‘Doctor’?

On August 16, 2023, reporter Jessica Blake with Inside Higher Ed considers the question: Who Should Be Called a ‘Doctor’? A new Georgia law limiting the use of the title of doctor to physicians has renewed the debate over the legal use of this title by healthcare professionals with doctoral-level preparation, including nurses. As other states consider similar legislation, organizations representing nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers argue that transparency with patients and the ability to accurately advertise academic credentials and qualifications can coexist.

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U.S. Departments of Education and Justice

Dear Colleague Letter and Question and Answer Resource

On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education joined with the U.S. Department of Justice in announcing two resources to help colleges and universities understand and respond to the recent Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions practices. The new published materials, which include a Dear Colleague Letter and Question and Answer Resource, are designed to help academic leaders lawfully pursue efforts to achieve a student body that is diverse across a range of factors, including race and ethnicity. Examples of steps schools can take to achieve a diverse student body include targeted outreach, recruitment, and pathway programs; evaluation of admission policies; and retention strategies and programs.

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HealthLeader

University of Pittsburgh Nursing School Creates Tools and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare

In the August 7, 2023 issue of HealthLeaders, nursing editor Carol Davis published a story titled University of Pittsburgh Nursing School Creates Tools and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare. The article profiles the work of Drs. Brenda Cassidy, Betty Braxter, and Andrea Fischl to develop an interactive learning module and resource toolbox to promote best practices in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, which is now available to students and all healthcare providers. Currently, fewer than 20% of nursing students are prepared to provide care for LGBTQIA+ patients. Issues connected to unconscious bias are explored.

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Nursing Outlook

Nurse-led Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health and Advance Health Equity: A New Framework and its Implications

Published as an article-in-press by Nursing Outlook, Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos and colleagues from the Duke University School of Nursing discuss Nurse-led Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health and Advance Health Equity: A New Framework and its Implications. To address the gap in applying research to mitigate the harmful impacts of the social determinants of health (SDOH), the authors introduce a new framework developed by the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health at Duke that synthesizes extant SDOH research to address this gap. This work is supported by an online hub focused on disseminating innovations to end health inequities.

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Journal of Nursing Administration

AONL Workforce Compendium: Practice-Based Evidence to Support Nurse Leaders

In the July/August 2023 Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. Ronda Hughes with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership profiles the AONL Workforce Compendium: Practice-Based Evidence to Support Nurse Leaders. This resource identifies strategies and innovations that can be used by leaders to manage the nursing workforce in several key areas, including talent attraction and acquisition, recruitment and retention, leadership, positive practice environments, total rewards, and a culture of inquiry. A special section on academic-practice partnerships, including exemplars, is featured in the compendium.

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Medical Research Archives

The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Narrative Review of the History and Current Status

Published July 10, 2023, in the Medical Research Archives, the official journal of the European Society of Medicine, Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob and colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh authored The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Narrative Review of the History and Current Status. The article highlights the origins and intent of the DNP degree, discusses the implementation of programs, describes the work environments for DNPs, considers the impacts of DNPs on health and health care, identifies challenges, and offers recommendations for the future.

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Journal of Professional Nursing

From Crisis Management to Multi-level Interinstitutional Partnerships: Development of the Southeastern Conference Deans Nursing Coalition

In the September-October 2023 Journal of Professional Nursing, Dr. Jeanette Andrews from the University of South Carolina joined with seven fellow nursing deans to publish an article titled From Crisis Management to Multi-level Interinstitutional Partnerships: Development of the Southeastern Conference Deans Nursing Coalition. The distinguished authors discuss the formation of a strategic regional alliance that leverages the expertise of affiliated schools of nursing to help expand capacity and influence. The article addresses the keys to coalition building, catalyzing trust, sharing resources, uniting nursing’s voice in the policy arena, and the many benefits of collaboration to deans, faculty, students, and institutions.

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Journal for Nurses in Professional Development

Curriculum Mapping Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Curriculum to Accrediting Agency Standards

In the July/August 2023 Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, Dr. Shannon Layton from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues published a manuscript on Curriculum Mapping Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Curriculum to Accrediting Agency Standards. This article examines the process and benefits of mapping nurse residency curriculum with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education standards. Curriculum mapping revealed gaps and redundancies in the curriculum as well as documented compliance with accreditation standards.

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Journal of Nursing Regulation

Addressing Barriers to APRN Practice: Policy and Regulatory Implications During COVID-19.

In the latest issue of the Journal of Nursing Regulation (April 2023), Dr. Ruth Kleinpell from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and colleagues published findings from a national study on Addressing Barriers to APRN Practice: Policy and Regulatory Implications During COVID-19. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) face regulatory barriers that limit their ability to provide care based on their education, training, and certification. This article summarizes existing barriers (including practice authority restrictions, transition to practice requirements, federal regulations, and economic realities), highlights changes in regulations since the pandemic, and concludes with policy implications and recommendations.

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Academic Medicine

Power Reimagined: Advancing Women Into Emerging Leadership Positions

In the June 2023 issue of Academic Medicine, Dr. Linda Chaudron from Maine Medical Center and colleagues published a new commentary on Power Reimagined: Advancing Women Into Emerging Leadership Positions. The article addresses the gender gap that exists among leaders in academic health centers and throughout health care and higher education. The authors call for identifying emerging leadership roles, dismantling systemic barriers, and preparing more women with the knowledge, skills, and experience required of top leaders.

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Journal of Professional Nursing

Burnout Among Academic Nursing Faculty

Published ahead of print by the Journal of Professional Nursing, Dr. George Zangaro, AACN’s Chief Policy and Scientific Officer, and staff colleagues contributed an article titled Burnout Among Academic Nursing Faculty. Based on an assessment of more than 3,500 nurse faculty using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, approximately 85% of nurse faculty are experiencing moderate to high levels of exhaustion, burnout, and disengagement. Nearly half of those surveyed indicated plans to retire within the next 10 years. Given the need to expand the nurse faculty population, academic administrators are encouraged to seek ways to minimize faculty burnout by re-examining role expectations, providing support services, and creating work environments that promote wellness and resilience.

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Nurse Educator

Curriculum Mapping for Competency-Based Education: Collecting Objective Data

On June 5, 2023, Nurse Educator published a guest editorial from Dr. Gerry Altmiller from The College of New Jersey titled Curriculum Mapping for Competency-Based Education: Collecting Objective Data. The author details how the approach to curriculum mapping differs for nursing programs transitioning to competency-based education, which shifts the emphasis from what is taught to what the learner does. “Focusing on the outputs of education provides the objective data needed to determine what learning is occurring and how one activity provides the foundation for the next.” Practical steps are shared to support faculty moving to implement the 2021 Essentials.

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Nurse Educator

Effective Interventions for Nursing Student Burnout

n the May/June 2023 issue of Nurse Educator, Shannon Burleson and colleagues from the University of Nevada, Reno published a scoping review on Effective Interventions for Nursing Student Burnout. Research has shown that burnout is rising among nursing students as they struggle to cope with stress in academic and clinical environments. Following an analysis of 258 studies, the authors identified effective burnout interventions, including recreational music-making, mindfulness-based and resilience education, integral-caring-holistic-science curriculum, Acceptance and Commitment Training, and progressive muscle relaxation.

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American Council on Education

Effective Strategies for Combating Faculty Burnout

On May 18, 2023, Dr. Hollie Chessman with the American Council on Education contributed a new article to the Higher Education Today blog on Effective Strategies for Combating Faculty Burnout. The author reflects on recent reports and dialogue in academic circles focused on how role dissatisfaction, disengagement, lack of meaning, and workload are contributing to faculty burnout. Various levers to help alleviate burnout are considered, including salary, faculty development, flexibility, workload expectations, and recognition.

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Journal of the American Medical Association

The Economic Burden of Racial, Ethnic, and Educational Health Inequities in the US

In the May 16, 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Thomas LaVeist from Tulane University and colleagues published a new study on The Economic Burden of Racial, Ethnic, and Educational Health Inequities in the US. This groundbreaking work, funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities, provides national and state-level estimates of the economic burden of health disparities by race and ethnicity and educational levels. The authors estimate that in 2018, racial and ethnic health disparities cost to the U.S. economy - driven by increased medical costs, decreased labor productivity, and premature deaths - was $451 billion and the cost of education-related health disparities reached $978 billion. The authors argue that addressing health inequities is both a social justice issue and an economic issue.

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Nursing Outlook

Where are nurse-scientists? Academic nursing research at critical crossroads

In the March 2023 issue of Nursing Outlook, Dr. Joan Bloch from Drexel University and Dr. Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow from Duquesne University consider the question: Where are nurse-scientists? Academic nursing research at critical crossroads. Creating academic environments that champion the work of nurse scientists is essential to bridging gaps in health care. The authors identify strategic actions that can be taken by nursing schools and stakeholders to support nurse scientists, including providing opportunities for internal funding and recognition; investing in the research enterprise; promoting pay equity; expanding the pipeline into PhD programs; and lobbying NIH for increased funding.

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Journal of Nursing Administration

Evaluating Burnout and Resiliency in New Graduate Nurses

In the May 2023 Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. Bryce Catarelli and colleagues from the University of Florida published the results of a new study on Evaluating Burnout and Resiliency in New Graduate Nurses. With novice nurses at high risk of turnover during their first year of employment, the authors explore evidence-based approaches to improving nurse retention, which focus on improving personal and work-related burnout. Recommendations include offering a structured nurse residency program, ensuring a safe workload for new nurses, fostering a supportive work environment, building a network of mentors, and providing access to mental health services.

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