Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA)

Yes, PSNA and a host of others agree with AANP’s “Health Care’s Rebuke of Reckless Reporting” in response to a recent Bloomberg article highly critical of nurse practitioners. C’mon! Even the Bloomberg title, “The Miseducation of America’s Nurse Practitioners,” disrespects NPs and the vital role they play in our healthcare system. Read what AANP has to say here: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/health-cares-rebuke-of-reckless-reporting

Health Care’s Rebuke of Reckless Reporting Media Contact: Bryan Black The health care community stands together to express grave concerns about the recent Bloomberg article, " The Miseducation of America’s Nurse Practitioners ." The authors failed to write a balanced story by cherry picking negative information and failing to report the…

Hey nurses! It’s National Ice Cream Day, the third Sunday of July! Who knew?

Yes, thank you, House and Senate! Legislation awaits Gov. Shapiro's signature to enable nurse interstate licensing compact to become operational. PSNA has been a vocal supporter.

With PSNA's support, Pa. SB 25 is on the move. Passage will give Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners in Pennsylvania full practice authority, enabling them to practice on their own in rural areas without entering into collaborative agreements with physicians.

Of course we know this. We’re nurses.

PSNA Membership Representatives and CEO represent PSNA members at the ANA Membership Assembly in Washington, DC

Click on the images in the comments to check out this important story in the York Daily Record written by Lena Tzivekis . See what PSNA CEO Wayne Reich and others have to say, including UPenn study senior author Karen Lasater.

Hey nurses, it's National Sunglasses Day! No, not for inside wear, but get 'em on for outside wear. The Vision Council (and PSNA, too) emphasizes the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays. We know you already know that because you’re nurses, but we couldn’t resist the reminder because we love how fashionable you’ll look with shades and scrubs.

Congratulations to PSNA President Deb Cardenas, DNP, MSN, RN, Paralegal, CPHQ, who received the NIRMH & TAANA Joint Tri-State Symposium 2024 “DEI and Accessibility Improving the Lives and Careers of Nurses Leader” award. It was presented at last week’s Symposium by Kimberly Cleveland, PhD, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C- MPC, President of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, and Dr. Oralia Dominic (not pictured), Founder and President of NIRMH. Dr. Cardenas delivered remarks at the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon on June 21, plus she and PSNA Board member Dr. Tammi Lining, DNP, MSN, RN, participated in a subsequent panel discussion, “Equal Access to Health Education Opportunities.” What honors that Deb and Tammi bring to PSNA!

It’s National Pink Day! Or so say a bunch of websites. If you’re going to work, wear pink. Not working today? Wear pink anyway. Or drink pink lemonade. Or pick pink flowers. Or paint something pink.
Some “facts” from the site at “calendarr” are these:
*There are many pink shades such as blush, cool pink, rose, and more.
*Different pink shades can have calming or soothing effects on your brain, and some pinks make pastries more appetizing and tasteful.
*Scientists say pink is the oldest color, more than 1.1 billion years old.
*There are no records of who started this day.
True or not true? You decide.

Wake up, nurses! Today is the longest day of the year. At 4:50 pm, summer begins. That means say hello to summer, and look forward to happy days ahead! According to the National Weather Service, the summer solstice “occurs at the moment the earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum.” And since it’s the longest day of the year, we figure you have time for further brain stimulation, specifically by learning some cool etymology. Per CBS News, “The word ‘solstice’ comes from the Latin words 'sol,’ for sun, and 'sistere,' meaning 'to stand still.’” Hot stuff, no?

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/06/i-dont-want-to-be-put-in-an-unsafe-situation-nurse-staffing-in-crisis-in-pa-hospitals.html?gift=cdc7fb5c-847f-4976-b1c3-09c063c8b2e8

‘I don’t want to be put in an unsafe situation’: Nurse staffing in crisis in Pa. hospitals Some nurses across the region say that at times they have eight patients under their charge, far too many. That jeopardizes the safety of patients and nurses, and puts undue burden on staff.

Hey nurses! It’s National Take Your Cat to Work Day. Yep, seriously, it is. Just don't tell anyone we told you (well, except for your feline friends).

To our dad nurses and fathers everywhere: It’s your day! Enjoy it, and know that you’re appreciated.

Proud to announce another PSNA speaker! Board Member Dr. Tammi Lining, DNP, MSN, RN, is speaking on June 21 in Pittsburgh at the Tri-State Symposium of the National Institute of Rural and Minority Health. Dr. Lining joins other top leaders in the country to share info about their work, other projects in the tri-state (PA, OH, and WV), and critical steps being taken to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans. You are invited! https://www.nirmh.us/summit
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Proud to announce! PSNA President Deb Cardenas, DNP, MSN, RN, Paralegal, CPHQ, is speaking on June 21 in Pittsburgh at the Tri-State Symposium of the National Institute of Rural and Minority Health. Dr. Cardenas joins other top leaders in the country to share info about their work, other projects in the tri-state (PA, OH, and WV), and critical steps being taken to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans. You are invited! https://www.nirmh.us/summit
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We remember.

Nurses, need Skechers?

might be over, but nurses get a 10% discount from all month long! AND in-store shoppers can donate any amount or round up their purchase price to benefit the American Nurses Foundation. https://hubs.ly/Q02w7sSm0

“Diversity Equity Inclusion from the Perspective of a Nurse.” PSNA Board Member Tamika Jackson-Butts, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN-AMB-BC, EBP-C, was a featured speaker at the May 9 spring conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Practical Nursing Administrators. “It takes Just One Nurse to make a difference in a patient’s life,” says Tamika. And she is doing just that. Thank you, Tamika!

You may know Clara Barton as the founder of the Red Cross, but did you know Clara also…
• Was severely shy and suffered from depression at a young age
• Nursed her brother for two years after he had a serious fall
• became a teacher at 17 after receiving her certificate and taught for 10 years. She went on to study writing & languages in college.
• was one of the first women to work for the federal government – in 1854, she was a copyist and shortly promoted to clerk, making her the first woman to be appointed.
• fought fiercely for equal pay for women.
• founded the first free public school in NJ, addressing the needs of poor boys who were living on the streets.
• founded the Missing Soldiers Office under Lincoln, locating 22,000 missing soldiers

Shout out to school nurses!..including Nurse Bowen at Shaull Elementary School, Cumberland Valley School District, Mechanicsburg. Thank you for what you do! Give a shout-out to YOUR school nurse in the comments.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, at 7 pm: PSNA CEO Wayne Reich supports nurses as Francine Schertzer interviews him for PCN TV's On The Issues. Go to https://pcntv.com/pennsylvania-politics-and-policy/on-the-issues/ to watch!

It's Nurses Week May 6-12! Thank you for all you do, Pennsylvania nurses and nurses everywhere!