MHA's Organization of Nurse Executives

Commentary: How Nurse Executives Can Help Tired Nurses

Nurse fatigue and cognitive overload are of increasing concern, but simply doing away with 12-hour shifts is not a realistic option. Instead, nurse leaders must find ways to amend policies and procedures in ways that will mitigate "complexity compression."

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ANA Immunity Award

Know a registered nurse who demonstrates a strong commitment to increasing immunization levels through education and advocacy? Nominate her or him for the "ANA Immunity Award" as part of the American Nurses Association's Bringing Immunity to Every Community project. Winners are announced the 10th of every month -- visit www.anaimmunize.org/immunityaward to learn more and fill out a nomination!

Sebelius thanks nurses for being "on the front lines of health care"

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in a statement issued for National Nurses Week, praised nurses' contributions in bringing "commitment, leadership and vision" to the health care system as well as recognized the many roles they play. "I want to thank nurses all over the country for the critical work they do on the front lines of health care. Working together, we will bring better care and better health to all Americans," Sebelius said.

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