ANA has released Guiding Principles for Nurses and the COVID-19 Vaccines. The first of the 5 principles is access.

It is a considerable challenge to reach a critical mass of people around the world to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines reach all recommended communities and countries. It will be important to establish and manage reliable supply chains for innovative approaches to effective vaccination. Decisions regarding distribution of the vaccine should follow public health principles to control the spread of disease globally irrespective of the ability to purchase the vaccine.

Learn more about the Principles here. 

Mark you calendar for AzNA's Virtual RN Advocacy Day "Nursing is Political:  How to Use your Voice and Advocate for Your Future" on February 12, 2021.  The topics include:

• How to Advocate in a Virtual World
• The Power of Social Media to Advance the Procession
• Diversity and Inclusion in the Nursing Advocacy Space
• 2021 Nurse-Focused legislation
• Best Practice for Speaking With Your Legislator

This virtual event includes live speaker and interaction and options for new and experienced advocates.  On demand viewing will be available for a limited time after the event.  Registration opens January 10.

This course has been highly praised by top United Nations negotiators (“original and effective”), by Pres. Carter’s former head of Conflict Resolution, and by the USMC’s former head of security. It is a hybrid course, combining the online video in which you’ll see 100% real incidents where violent attacks were successfully verbally defused re-enacted by professional actors, and in-person (socially distanced or via Zoom) practice exercises in which you learn self-confidence, control of your inner state, command and empathy. The video was filmed by someone who filmed for The Jon Stewart Show and ESPN, and edited by a nationally award-winning editor. So this is not your boring PowerPoint! On the board of R3Resutls is Dr. Candy Campbell, DNP, with lifelong experience as a nurse and as a communicator. The course must be taken by a minimum of two learners at a time so that they can do the interactive exercises together. R3Results® brings you Skills to live by™  For more information go to: https://r3results.com/tour-our-topics/verbally-defusing/