An Office of the National Nurse would:
- Elevate the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) of the US Public Health Service to full time status within the Office of the Surgeon General to become the National Nurse to enhance prevention efforts in all communities.
- Complement the work of the US Surgeon General.
- Promote involvement in the Medical Reserve Corps to improve the health and safety of the community.
- Incorporate proven evidence-based public health education when delivering prevention.
HR 4903 was introduced into the 109th Congress. Please visit our Home Page to view the most up to date recommendations for establishing an Office of the National Nurse.
Endorsements
For a list of supporting individuals and organizations, visit the Endorsers Page of the National Nurse Website.
Monday, January 12, 2009
DMAA Endorses Office of the National Nurse Initiative
Thank you to DMAA President and CEO Tracey Moorhead and the DMAA Board of Directors for their endorsement of the Office of the National Nurse initiative.
December 18, 2008
The Honorable Lois Capps
U.S. House of Representatives
1110 Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20515
Dear Representative Capps,
I write on behalf of our Board of Directors and the more than 200 members of DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance in support of your efforts to recognize the important role nurses play in promoting preventative care in this country. Your endorsement of symbolic national nursing leadership to support a philosophical and cultural shift toward prevention in the U.S. health care system is essential and important to our members.
DMAA supports your efforts to rename the Chief Nurse Officer of the U.S. Public Health Services as the "National Nurse" to elevate the authority and visibility of that office in the national health care debate. Chronic conditions - diabetes, asthma, obesity, and others - pose the single greatest threat to the health of Americans and our nation's economy. Nurses provide key care services in the prevention and management of these conditions and we commend your efforts to recognize their work, promote prevention, improve outcomes, and provide guidance for state and local leaders in mobilizing nurse volunteers.
The new administration and Congress - and their clear commitment to wellness and prevention - present an ideal opportunity to advance the concept of a National Nurse and make it a reality. DMAA and its members support legislation to achieve these goals and look forward to working with you on this important issue. Please do not hesitate to contact DMAA should you need further information or assistance.
Sincerely,
Tracey Moorhead
President and CEO
- posted by Natl. Nurse Team @ 4:50 AM
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Articles & Links
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- A National Nurse For America
- Oregon Nurse Calls For National Spokesperson
- National Nurse: A Serious Proposal Getting Serious Attention
- We Need a National Nurse NOW
- The Initiative to Create an Office of the National Nurse: Stalled
- America's Nurse
- PCC's Mills and Schneider Give National Nurse Debate Shot In The Arm
- Grassroots Nursing-Support Builds for Office of the National Nurse
- Center For Nursing Advocacy-Buzz Saw
- Nursing Voices in Cyberspace
- Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice
- The Office of the National Nurse Gets a Push Forward
- PCC National Teleconference Video Stream
- National Nurse Update
- The Office of the National Nurse: The Logical Choice
- National Nurse Debate
- The Office of the National Nurse
- Nurses and The Public Say It's Time for Change
- United State of Nursing