MARN UPDATES

MARN AWARDS and Living Legends Nomination Deadline Approaches - November 15
 
Please nominate a colleague for the Excellence in Nursing Practice, Nursing Education, Nursing Research and the Mary A. Manning Mentoring Award. The nurses do not need to be MARN members but must be nominated by MARN members.
 
The nomination process has been made easier for you. The forms are available online. You can complete and email the completed nominations - no stamps needed. Take a moment to care enough to honor that nurse who makes a difference for patients and for you!
 
Please note: Living Legend nominations must be mailed.

Save the Dates - April 3 & 4, 2009: MARN Annual Awards Dinner and Spring Convention: "The Ethics Imperative in Nursing" to be held at the  Dedham Hilton.

Massachusetts Health Council’s nationally recognized health status indicator report, "Common Health for the Commonwealth: Massachusetts Trends in the Determinants of Health" available.

Simulation RFP Available: Deadline November, 21 2008.
The Department of Higher Education Nursing Initiative is now seeking proposals from public and independent higher education nursing programs and healthcare facilities to enhance the use of simulation technology in nursing education and practice settings. RFP responses are due by Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

Nurse Researchers Looking for Research Participants - Placements on the MARN Website and Email Distribution Available

Research Participants Sought - Study on Sharps Injuries

NEWS

The American Nurses Association (ANA) court order stops the unlawful use of unlicensed personnel to administer insulin to California school children.

MARN NEWSLETTER FOCUS: THE CHALLENGE OF NURSING TO A HOMELESS POPULATION

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing releases report: "A Study to Identify Evidence-Based Strategies for
the Prevention of Nursing Errors"

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