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Registration Extended for NCEMNA Webinar: Register Now
The National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) is privileged to have acclaimed educator and researcher in the field of gerontology /ethnogeriatrics and Associate Director Emerita of Stanford Geriatric Education Center (SGEC) at Stanford University School of Medicine, Melen McBride, PhD, MSN, RN, FGSA, lead the next NCEMNA Webinar. In "Exploring the Landscape: Focus Group Approach," Dr. McBride will share the secrets to the effective use of focus groups in research on March 23, 2010 at 4 - 6 p.m. PST (7 - 9 p.m. EST). Registrations will be accepted through March 18th.
As a function of the NCEMNA Nurse Scientist Stimulation Program which works to increase the number of ethnic minority nurse researchers, the webinars serve as a mechanism of support to engage ethnic nurse researchers at all career levels. The webinars are open to all NCEMNA members and members of NCEMNA’s five member associations. For free NCEMNA membership, click the "Join NCEMNA" link on www.ncemna.org. ...
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NCEMNA Launches New Website and Online Presence
NCEMNA launched a newly redesigned website at www.ncemna.org. With a new look and increased functionality, it has been enhanced to accommodate advanced technology and a web-based, professional-social networking system. At present, members of NCEMNA can search the member directory on the website and connect with one another on the NCEMNA Nurse Researcher Network at http://nursescience.ning.com. These upgrades will eventually enable nurse researchers to access, track, encourage, and support the program and each other directly on the NCEMNA main site.
NCEMNA also launched new profiles on social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We'd love to hear your thoughts on our new profiles. Check out our sites and send your feedback to info@ncemna.org.
The Nurse Scientist has some Q & A with Samantha Neal, Program Coordinator, to discuss these new features.
Q: What was the motivation for re-creating the website?
A: NCEMNA is a unique organization. ...
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NIGMS Seeks Input on Strategic Planning
With a long-standing commitment to research training and biomedical workforce development, National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks to ensure that training and career development activities most effectively meet current needs and anticipate emerging opportunities, and that they contribute to building a highly capable, diverse biomedical research workforce. As science, the conduct of research, and workforce needs evolve, NIGMS is requesting feedback to examine their existing activities and articulate strategies to help build and sustain the workforce that the nation needs for improving health and global competitiveness.
To this end, NIGMS is beginning to develop a strategic plan focused on research training and career development and is requesting input of the professional and postdoc community. They would like input from university and college faculty members and administrators, current and former predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, industry representatives, representatives of professional and scientific organizations, and other interested parties, not only NIGMS grantees. ...
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SACNAS Leadership Institute Accepting Applications
The Society Advancing Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership, is now accepting applications through April 15th for the week-long SACNAS Leadership Institute. Thirty participants will be selected from three levels: postdocs, junior faculty, and mid-career and will receive all expenses paid to the event.
Held in Washington, D.C. July 19-23, 2010, the SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute is the premier training module for underrepresented minority (URM) scientists interested in amplifying their leadership skills. Developed in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Summer Leadership Institute is an intensive five-day course featuring small group exercises, keynote speakers, leadership development planning, networking opportunities, and extensive community building among selected participants. The summer institute series may be attended as a stand-alone training or, for more in-depth engagement in professional leadership development, participants are encouraged to take part in summer institutes and conference workshops over one or more years.
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Funding Opportunities Available in California
The Health Professions Education Foundation (of California) is currently offering scholarships for Associate Degree and Bachelors of Science in Nursing as well as loan repayments to BSN nurses.
http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/Schlrshp.html
The University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is accepting applications to the inaugural doctoral and master's degree classes in fall 2010 with each students receiving generous financial support.
http://ezines.nurse.com/PowerEmail/UCDavis/HTMLemail_030510.html
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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.
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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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