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Register Now for Upcoming Webinars
NCEMNA announces additions to the 2010 Webinar Series. Register now:
March 2, 2010 "Writing for Publication" with Lorraine Steefel, RN, DNP, CTN-A
Professional nurse writer and mentor guides the 2nd cohort through the steps of writing for publication and manuscript submission to scientific publications and peer reviewed nursing journals.
Registration Deadline: February 23rd
March 23, 2010 "Exploring the Landscape: Focus Group Approach" with Melen McBride, RN, PhD, GSAF
Acclaimed research expert and Assistant Director Emeritus of Stanford Geriatric Education Center (SGEC) shares the secrets to effective use of focus groups in research. All members of NCEMNA network are welcomed to participate.
Registration Deadline: March 5th
April 2010 "Overview of National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)"
Up to date information for external researchers about the current opportunities at the National Institute of Nursing Research. All members of NCEMNA network are welcomed to participate.
Details to follow.
Registration Deadline: March TBD
Please email info@ncemna.org as soon as possible for complimentary registration information about this unique opportunities.
Contact: Register Now
Register Now for New Writing for Publication Program
Supported by a grant from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the NCEMNA Writing for Publication Program is accepting registration for the second cohort. Please email info@ncemna.org by Tuesday, February 23rd for complimentary registration information.
Led by Dr. Lorraine Steefel RN, a professional nurse writer and mentor, the program kicks off with a webinar on Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 at 4-6 p.m. PST (7-9 EST). It then continues with 8-weeks of writing activities including individual editorial consultations via phone and e-mail as well as a mid-term chat to guide participants in preparing their research for publishing in scientific publications and peer reviewed journals.
The first cohort of the program is well underway. It began with a webinar session held on January 5th, 2010 and continued through the following weeks with writing activities. Participants in the program are writing, reviewing, editing, and revising articles based on their research and scientific reviews. ...
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NCEMNA to Survey Mentees
Much of the work of NCEMNA has centered on developing a cadre of ethnic nurses to reflect the nation's diversity. This central goal has determined quite a bit of NCEMNA's programming over the past five years. Now it's time to see some results! As a function of our supplement grant from National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, NCEMNA will conduct our largest survey yet about the experiences and opportunities of 250 mentees of the Nurse Scientist Stimulation Program.
The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the impact of our program on the education, career, and research development of our mentees. What has been the long-term impact of your participation in NCEMNA programs and conferences? How has your participation in NCEMNA programs and conferences altered or enhanced your future plans? We intend to find out!
The survey responses that you provide will help us to enhance the mentoring program as well as help to determine the shape of future programming. ...
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AHRQ Announces Career Development Grants
In Fiscal Year 2010, AHRQ intends to support individual mentored and independent career-development grants (I.e., K01, K02, K08 grants) to doctorally-prepared clinicians and scientists interested in pursuing research careers related to the prevention and more effective management of health care associated infections (HAIs). The objective of individual career development grants is to provide support and "protected time" for an intensive, mentored or independent research career development experience. Details on the scope, eligibility, deadlines, and application procedures for these grants can be found at one of the following sites: http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/training/trainix.htm#indlg, or http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/.
Applicants must have an interest in developing their careers on research related to infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting including: acute care areas within hospitals, same day surgical centers, dialysis centers, ambulatory outpatient care clinics, and long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. ...
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NCEMNA President Featured in Minority Nurse
Dr. Antonia Villarruel, the new President of the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA), is featured in this season's edition of Minority Nurse. The article, entitled "Taking the Helm," is all about NCEMNA's work and our new President.
As the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA), the unique "association of associations" dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities through the creation of a cadre of minority nurse scientists, moves forward into its second decade, who better to guide the continuation and expansion of its mission than Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN--one of the nation's most preeminent nursing researchers, educators and minority health advocates?
Last March, Dr. Villarruel, the founding vice president of NCEMNA since its inception 11 years ago, became the coalition's new president. She succeeds originating president Betty Smith Williams, DrPH, RN, FAAN, who led the organization for its first 10 years.
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Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open Through 3/04/10
The 2010 Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program application is now available online. Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2010 at 5:30pm Eastern Time (2:30 p.m. Pacific Time).
For application instructions and information see http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/ or click the link below. For specific questions concerning NELRP and the application process, please call HRSA's Call Center at 1-888-221-9393
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THE NATIONAL COALITION OF ETHNIC MINORITY NURSES ARTICULATE PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH REFORM POLICY
California – The National Coalition of Ethnic and Minority Nurse Coalitions (NCEMNA) met Thursday, December 10, 2009 to document their position on Health Reform policy. The debate on Health care Reform continues to be a burgeoning and polarizing subject, which directly impacts the health of all people and holds promise for minority and underserved communities.
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Writing for Publication Webinar
Registration for NCEMNA's Writing for Publication Webinar will be open until December 20th. Please email info@ncemna.org for complimentary registration information.
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Message from Dr. Villarruel, President
Dear Colleagues,
We have for you all an EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT! NCEMNA was awarded a 1-year supplement to our existing NIGMS "Stimulating Nursing Research" grant. The funds are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The funds will be used to advance two very important aspects of our grant: facilitating publications of our mentees and conducting an in-depth evaluation to determine the impact of our efforts to date. Both of these activities are critical to ensure the continued success of our efforts to increase and strengthen the cadres of minority nurse researchers.
We have heard from many of you over these past years in regards to how much NCEMNA has meant to you personally and how it has helped you advance your career. Your success is tied in with NCEMNA's success. Your feedback, your publications, your grants, your advancement are all evidence we need to demonstrate the impact of NCEMNA.
I hope you will take advantage of the opportunities that will be made available to you as part of these new funds. I ask you to take the time to fill out the survey that will be headed your way. We look forward to hearing from you!
More to come - but for now - have a blessed, safe, healthy, and happy holiday season.
Toni Villarruel PhD, FAAN
President, NCEMNA
Guess Who's New at NCEMNA?
Please join NCEMNA's national headquarters in welcoming our newest addition! Samantha Neal joins us as our new Program Coordinator. She will be working with our program activities, specifically the Nurse Scientist Stimulation Program. She reports directly to the Principal Investigator and works closely with the Program Directors, consultants, and contractors. Some of her other main duties include managing the NCEMNA office, tracking grant administration, facilitating communication, and writing grant reports.
Mrs. Neal is an experienced program coordinator and project manager with expertise in innovative problem solving and communication. Over her 11 years of projects with data and people, she has worked with research institutes, universities, healthcare foundations, public health agencies, and medical groups. She has relocated to Southern California after working with the Northern California Regional Office of Kaiser Permanente. ...
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