National Association of Hispanic Nurses

It's time for our first trivia question! Head to our Instagram stories to answer a question about Hispanic Heritage Month. If you answer correctly, you'll be entered to win a NAHN water bottle!

Winners will be announced early next week. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. By participating, each entrant or participant completely releases Instagram.

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Tell us why you're a proud member of NAHN for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Fall Back to NAHN campaign on social media! Through sharing the stories of our members, we hope to inspire new and long-standing members of NAHN to continue their membership.

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⭐NAHN in the News⭐

We’re proud to highlight the incredible career of Henrietta Villaescusa, a Past President of NAHN. A recent article titled "The Power of Hispanic Nurses in Advancing Health Equity: The Career of Henrietta Villaescusa" in Nursing Outlook celebrates her enduring contributions to the field.

Read: https://bit.ly/3TwWzCs

It's Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW), hosted by the Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN! As an ambassador, NAHN has complimentary access to ASPEN’s MAW webinars and resources. Most of the webinars offer continuing education credits but availability is limited capacity. Look for a special code in your NAHN member e-newsletter to receive a 100% discount.

Please help raise awareness of nutrition’s crucial role in patient recovery on social media using the hashtag .

Learn More: nutritioncare.org/MAW-24

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15 to October 15 each year, the United States honors the rich histories, diverse cultures, and many achievements of Hispanic Americans. NAHN is excited to celebrate Hispanic heritage with all of you this month! Follow us on Instagram for exciting updates, giveaways, and more.

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Nutrition care is a patient right! Learn how to help stop during Malnutrition Awareness Week, Sept. 16-20, 2024. nutritioncare.org/MAW-24

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Patriot Day is an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and unity, as the nation comes together to remember those who were lost on September 11. On this Patriot Day, we also honor first responders and those who continue to serve and protect.

Registration is now open for the 2025 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit (HHPS), taking place February 18-19 at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill hotel! unites the Latino healthcare community to advocate for issues affecting the Hispanic population and to propose potential solutions. NAHN is excited to lead this joint summit in partnership with other medical associations supporting the needs of the Hispanic community. The summit will consist of educational sessions and Hill Day visits scheduled by the Summit organizers.

Join us as we work together to transform healthcare policy and accelerate the pace of research!

Learn more & register: nahnnet.org/summit

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Happy birthday to NAHN's pioneering nurse leader, Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN, FAAN (1920-2010)! Dr. Murillo-Rohde founded in 1975 to support in their educational pursuits and service to their communities. An inspiration to all who knew her, Dr. Murillo-Rohde blazed a trail for today's nursing leaders. NAHN proudly continues to celebrate her enduring legacy with the Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde Award for Educational Excellence.

In celebration, we are offering 10% off all NAHN store purchases this month with the code ILDAURA. https://nahn.creator-spring.com/

🖥 WEBINAR🖥 Register: https://bit.ly/4e5u1Ig

Join NAHN and the American Society for Meningitis Prevention for a virtual program on September 23 at 7pm ET! The webinar, "Meningococcal Meningitis Prevention Can Be Complicated: Here's What to Know," will be led by Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC and Alicia Stillman, MBA, MPH and is open to NAHN nurses, students, and interested medical professionals.

The meningococcal meningitis prevention landscape is evolving rapidly with the introduction of the new pentavalent meningitis vaccine, covering all five serogroups (A, B, C, W, and Y) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) set to revisit vaccine recommendations early next year.

In addition to covering updates to the meningitis prevention landscape, this presentation will emphasize the critical need for comprehensive protection against meningococcal meningitis in clinical practice and the integral role nurses play in ensuring the health of the communities they serve. To underscore the importance of meningitis vaccination, two mothers will each share their personal stories of losing their young daughters to Meningitis B before a vaccine was available in the U.S. to help protect them. The webinar will conclude with practical strategies and resources that nurses can implement to improve meningitis vaccination rates among their patients.

NAHN has partnered with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN for Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW) on September 16-20, 2024.

As an ambassador, we have complimentary access to ASPEN’s MAW webinars and resources. Most of the webinars offer continuing education credits but availability is limited capacity. Look for a special code in your NAHN member e-newsletter to receive a 100% discount.

Please help raise awareness of nutrition’s crucial role in patient recovery on social media using the hashtag .

Learn More: nutritioncare.org/MAW-24

Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day weekend from ! We extend a heartfelt thank you to all nurses and healthcare professionals for your dedication and tireless efforts in maintaining the health of our communities.

NAHN members and followers in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay celebrated Independence Days this month!

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Read articles from the September 2024 edition of the NAHN Hispanic Health Care International!

As the official publication of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, HHCI stands as a beacon for interdisciplinary collaboration, offering a platform for peer-reviewed research, clinical insights, educational resources, and policy discussions. With its quarterly releases, HHCI continues to play a pivotal role in fostering dialogue and driving positive change in addressing the unique healthcare needs of Hispanic/Latino populations.

Accessible online, the new NAHN Hispanic Health Care International Vol. 22, No. 3 OnlineFirst articles promise valuable insights and evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of care and promote health equity for diverse communities nationwide.

READ: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/hcia/22/3

💜 NAHN Conference Familia 💜

Photos have been uploaded to the NAHN Flickr page!

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Thank you to Jeff Callen for taking wonderful photos of our event!

fact: 32-40% of adult patients across care settings are malnourished. Discover ways to make a difference during Malnutrition Awareness Week, Sept. 16-20. nutritioncare.org/MAW-24

NAHN members in the news!

As school begins this semester, we are pleased to share a recent interview highlighting Debora La Torre, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. In this feature, Dr. La Torre discusses her journey of going back to school to pursue her DNP, and how her experience with NAHN helped her reach her goals. Click below to read the story about Dr. La Torre's passion, resilience, and dedication to making a difference.

“For individuals contemplating going back to school to advance their nursing careers, she recommends surrounding themselves with ‘familia’— people who are willing to support them throughout this academic journey.”

Read: https://bit.ly/3Z7tpO9

Congratulations to Senior Instructor of Clinical Teaching Patrick Luna, MSN, RN, CEN, who was sworn into the Board of Directors of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses! It happened a few weeks ago at the NAHN conference in Atlanta. CU Nursing alumna Valeria Martinez Tenreiro, RN ('16), PMHNP ('23), also attended the event. Luna and Tenreiro are also involved in the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Denver Chapter.

The conference explored healthcare education in diverse communities, addressed healthcare disparities, promoted equity in Hispanic communities, and focused on educating future nursing leaders.

📸 Board of Directors swearing-in ceremony
📸 Patrick Luna & Valeria Martinez
📸 NAHN National Membership Committee
📸 Valeria Martinez with the NAHN Denver Chapter sign

Women's Equality Day is a powerful reminder of the fight for women's rights, including the right to vote. Voting is a vital tool in continuing this legacy and shaping the future we want. Vot-ER's nonpartisan voter registration tools make it easy to help others access their voting rights. By ordering a Vot-ER badge, you can empower more people to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard.

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Las vacunas contra el y la se actualizan periódicamente para proporcionar protección contra los virus cambiantes. La nueva línea de tiempo de muestra cuando las vacunas son actualizadas para mantenerte al día con estos cambios: bit.ly/3W4uK6

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Communities around the United States are already grappling with devastating effects from excessive heat and air pollution, increased extreme weather events, and more. Important work is underway, as the health sector is primed to make changes to address the health impacts of climate change. To build and sustain this momentum, you’re invited to join the National Academy of Medicine’s new initiative to accelerate the national climate and health movement. Any health-related organization is encouraged to join us in accelerating the national climate and health movement, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey: nam.edu/ClimateMovement

To evade immune responses and spread more easily, viruses like and change through a process called mutation. Follow our partner Covid-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project to learn how these changes influence development and why staying up to date is key: cveep.org/stayupdated

Para evadir las respuestas inmunitarias, los virus como el y la cambian por un proceso llamado mutación. Sigue para aprender cómo estos cambios influyen en el desarrollo de y por qué es importante mantenerte al día: cveep.org/es/mantentealdia/

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Nursing PhD Study Opportunity

Sandra Calderon, a Ph.D. student at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California Davis, is reaching out to nurses who identify as Hispanic to participate in her research study. The aim is to explore the perspectives of Hispanic nurses regarding career opportunities in nursing faculty roles. She is seeking the insights, thoughts, and personal experiences of fellow Hispanic nurses, which are incredibly valuable. Participants will engage in a one-hour Zoom Platica (Chat), and in return, they will receive a $25 Amazon or Starbucks gift card. The study is looking for nurses who have two years or more of nursing experience, hold a BSN or higher degree, and are not currently in a faculty role (clinical instructors are eligible). If you are interested in participating, please complete the Qualtrics survey at the link below.

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