Where Have All the Nurses Gone? A Look at the National Nursing Shortage and Potential Solutions.
October 25, 2022
THIS IS A SPECIAL INVITE TO ALL NURSES! SHARE IT!
Below is the invite to our Denver Medical Study Group Nov. 2nd webinar with Laura Rosenthal, DNP, ACHP, FAANP, President of Colorado Nurses Association. Dr. Rosenthal will be sharing not only the issues that you have been dealing with during the past two plus years (and before), but also potential solutions to this crisis of workforce shortage.
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Please join us November 2nd at 11:30 am MT for a presentation with Laura D. Rosenthal, DNP, ACNP, FAANP; Assistant Dean of DNP Programs and Associate Professor of College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and President of Colorado Nurses Association. This presentation will cover the nursing shortage that is a long-standing problem that has received due attention during the pandemic. Now more than ever, nurses are in high demand to continue caring for patients in all settings of health care. How did we get here? We will review some of the contributing factors to this ongoing shortage.
The American Nurses Association along with the American Nurses Foundation have conducted many surveys on nursing mental health and work environments. The Colorado Nurses Association also reached out to members early in the pandemic and listened to their stories. We will hear some of these stories, consider findings from these surveys, and talk about how lack of nursing staff affects patient outcomes. It must be recognized that there is no one solution that will solve the nursing shortage or the issues associated with burnout and mental health in all health care disciplines. Many solutions are in place and innovative models are developing. Examples of how different entities can contribute to the solution will be specified.
His topic will be “Where Have All the Nurses Gone? A Look at the National Nursing Shortage and Potential Solutions."
Take Aways:
- There is no one single solution to solve the national nursing shortage.
- Multiple sectors (Hospital and Long-Term Care Associations, Schools of Nursing, Health Care Facility Leadership, Community Partners, and Legislators) must work together on viable solutions.
- Adequate nurse staffing improves patient outcomes.
- The mental health and wellbeing of our health care workforce, in general, is suffering and although resiliency training is nice, changing the landscape of health care is better.
About Our Speaker
Laura Rosenthal is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Dean of DNP Programs at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing. She has 15-years of experience as an acute care nurse practitioner in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan in 2000. She then finished her master’s degree in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in 2006.
In 2011, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree; a degree created to prepare nurses for a continuously evolving healthcare landscape and to contribute interventions to improve patient safety and quality of care in populations and systems.
She has served as the Colorado State Representative to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently serves as the President for the Colorado Nurses Association. Her focus in advocacy surrounds increasing access to care for all individuals through removing barriers to practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
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WHEN: Wednesday, November 2nd, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. MT- Mountain Time
WHERE: Online. This will be a Virtual Event through GoToWebinar
REGISTER: In order to offset increasing expenses associated with our presentations and to continue promoting a quality product, there is a $20.00 charge for this event.
RSVP for this month’s event by clicking the appropriate button below.
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ANA Statement on recent Workplace Violence Tragedies
The following statement is attributable to American Nurses Association President Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN:
"Tragically, last week, three healthcare professionals were fatally assaulted in the facilities where they worked while caring for patients. On Oct. 23, two healthcare employees, Jacqueline Ama Pokuaa and nurse Annette Flowers were shot and killed in a maternal-child unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center while caring for some of the most vulnerable patients. On Oct. 18, nurse June Onkunki was fatally stabbed by a patient in Durham, North Carolina.
We mourn for the individuals who horrifically lost their lives, and we extend heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims.
Please click here to read the full press release. |
Join a CNA Advisory Group Today
Engage | Participate | Support | Educate | Learn
In an effort to bring more value to CNA membership, increase member engagement, and bring a larger voice to the nursing profession in Colorado, CNA has created 4 new Advisory Groups.
The CNA membership committee surveyed members to gain more information on the areas of nursing practice that are most desired for connection. The goal of these groups is to provide space for our members to connect with other like-minded members in the area that most fits their passion for nursing. These groups will serve as advisors for GAPP, the Board of Directors and others when determining position statements, legislative priorities, public comment, future legislative drafts, upcoming events, social media content, continued education and strategic initiatives of the organization. See the definition and policies below.
Based on the results of the survey, the following Advisory Groups have been created:
- Rural Nursing (Nurses who work in sparsely populated and underserved geographical locations, including support for the unique challenges of rural care.)
- Nurse Educators/Professional Development (Ensuring the delivery of quality care to citizens by fostering and advancing the professional and educational development of nurses to the end that all people may have better nursing care.)
- Workplace Advocacy (Nurses interested in improving the workplace environment including areas such as violence, safe staffing and risk management.)
- Nursing Research (Nurses interested in all levels of healthcare-related research; health-related data collection that supports evidence-based practice and policy.)
Whether you have a mild interest, are an expert, or looking to learn more, your participation and insight will bring value and success to these groups.
CNA members and Student Subscribers are invited to join any of these groups. Not a member? Join now!
Definition and Policies
Definition/Purpose:
The Advocacy and Networking Teams (ANTs) are formed within the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) with the purpose of connecting CNA members that possess similar interests regarding populations or specialties represented by registered nurses (RNs). The goal of these teams is twofold: 1) Networking within specialties and 2) Providing input to the Board of Directors (BOD) and Governmental Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Committee as needed when pertinent legislation is introduced in Colorado.
Composition:
The teams are comprised of CNA members in good standing. Members can self-select to their teams of interest. Each team will elect a chair responsible for organization of meetings and dissemination of information to CNA BOD and GAPP Committee. A team shall be composed of at least two members in addition to the team chairperson. There is no maximum limit to team members.
Team Membership Criteria:
- Current CNA membership
- Interest in the population or specialty within each team
- Ability to devote time to regularly scheduled meetings and networking events
Responsibilities and Privileges:
Actively participating team members will...
- Provide input to GAPP and/or BOD on issues currently affecting populations and issues within team area of specialty.
- Consult with nurses in specialty areas and other partners when necessary
- Carry out activities that promote networking with nurses that have similar interests
Chairpersons Will:
- Conduct or designate an individual to conduct all meetings.
- Record and post minutes for each meeting.
- Will relay specialty reports to the Board of Directors prior to quarterly board meetings.
- During the legislative season, may provide GAPP with input on legislation related to the team specialty during the regularly scheduled GAPP meetings as necessary.
- Will work in collaboration with other members to hold quarterly networking events.
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The Criminalization of Nursing Errors: What Nurse Leaders Can Do to Ensure Patient Safety, Support Staff, and Promote a Just Culture
October 24, 2022
An all-new, free On-Demand Webinar by Edie Brous, JD, RN.
An on-demand viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about November 2, 2022.
In today’s challenging health care environment, with high pandemic-induced nurse burnout and moral injury along with staffing shortages, adverse events and near misses are not uncommon. The recent case of RaDonda Vaught, who was found guilty and sentenced to three years supervised probation after mistakenly administering the wrong medication that killed an elderly patient, makes it clear that nurses can be prosecuted and face the risk of being imprisoned for errors. The efforts to develop a just culture within which nurses trust that they can and should report errors without blame are now in danger of weakening or being abandoned.
As a nurse leader, you are in a pivotal position to support your staff, promote safer systems, and develop a just culture within your organization.
An on-demand viewing link will be emailed to all registrants on or about November 2, 2022.
What your colleagues are saying about Edie Brous' recent ANA webinar:
“This was AMAZING. So informative and well presented." Sharon Ponting, RN, MSN Ed., CNOR, RNFA
“Edie was so incredibly knowledgeable and kept me engaged. Excellent webinar!” Lacie Eldred, BSN, RN
”Excellent information that all nurses should be aware of. Thank you.” Isabella Alvarez, MA, BSN, RN
Attendance is FREE for both ANA members and non-members.
Click the link below to register:
Registration is required for all viewers, including individuals and groups.*
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Get Out The Vote: Nurses for Political Action New Endorsements for Elections
October 19, 2022
2022 Election Cycle NPAC Endorsements
The Nurses for Political Action in Colorado (NPAC) announces its endorsements for the 2022 November elections. Each election cycle, NPAC endorses candidates and elected officials who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the nursing profession and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public, both at the State Capitol and in the districts that they represent.
These representatives consistently support and work to enact the policy priorities of CNA members and the States registered nurses.
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These representatives consistently support and work to enact the policy priorities of CNA members and the States registered nurses.
- Meg Froelich, HD 3
- Alex Valdez, HD 5
- Julie McCluskie, HD 13
- Marc Snyder HD 18
- Eliza Hamrick HD 21
- Tammy Story, HD 25
- Meghan Lukens HD 26
- Sheila Lieder HD 28
- Shannon Bird, HD 29
- Dafna Michaelson Jenet HD 32
- Jenny Wilford, HD 34
- David Ortiz, HD 38
- Ruby Martinez, HD 45
- Judith Amabile, HD 49
- Ty Winter, HD 47
- Mary Young, HD 50
- Barbara McLachlan, HD 59
- Byron Pelton, SD 1
- Nick Hinrichsen, SD 3
- Dylan Roberts, SD 8
- Tony Exum, SD 11
- Lisa Cutter for SD 20
- Faith Winter, SD25
- Julie Gonzales, SD 34
- Annette Cannon, Jefferson County Coroner
Additionally, N-PAC is endorsing statewide candidates as follows. These endorsements recognize the specific outreach by Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Diana Primavera staff for their unwavering support and interventions to address hospital preparedness, including workforce shortages and in support of HB22-1401.
N-PAC endorses Secretary of State Jenna Griswold for her consistent leadership in removing barriers for all eligible voters to participate in the democratic vote in USA. Additionally, she has personally and consistently reached out to CNA to determine what she can do to assist us throughout the pandemic.
N-PAC also endorses Phil Weiser as Colorado Attorney General primarily based on his leadership in addressing opioid production and securing additional funding for behavioral health treatment. N-PAC also endorses Dave Young for Colorado State Treasurer, based on his proven leadership as Treasurer and previously with Colorado legislature.
Additionally, N-PAC is endorsing statewide candidates as follows. These endorsements recognize the specific outreach by Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Diana Primavera staff for their unwavering support and interventions to address hospital preparedness, including workforce shortages and in support of HB22-1401.
N-PAC endorses Secretary of State Jenna Griswold for her consistent leadership in removing barriers for all eligible voters to participate in the elections in Colorado. Additionally, she has personally and consistently reached out to CNA to determine what she can do to assist us throughout the pandemic.
N-PAC also endorses Phil Weiser as Colorado Attorney General primarily based on his leadership in addressing opioid production and securing additional funding for behavioral health treatment. N-PAC also endorses Dave Young for Colorado State Treasurer, based on his proven leadership as Treasurer and previous work with CNA through the Colorado legislature. |
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