December 23, 2005 Issue of AONE eNews Update

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December 23, 2005 This week's issue of AONE eNews Update is made possible in part by the support of Vanderbilt University. SEASON'S GREETINGS!The AONE Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family a safe and peaceful holiday season. The AONE offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, in observance of the holidays and will re-open on Tuesday, December 27.   The AONE Institute Award & Recognition Program is extending its deadline for education scholarship awards ONLY for nurse managers/directors and nurse executives. The new deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2006. Please spread the word about this opportunity!  The scholarship awards are worth $2,500 for AONE members who are pursuing graduate work in nursing administration. Click here to access the application. If you have any questions, please contact Veronika Oven, voven@aha.org.     1. Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Affect Cancer Mortality Rates. 2. Arkansas Lawmakers Told More Nursing School Faculty Needed. 3. Hospitals Still Fighting Nursing Shortage in Missouri. 4. January 10 Deadline for Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship Applications. 5. Nursing Profession Looks for Men to Ease Staff Shortages. 6. JCAHO Seeks Input on Proposed Revisions to Management of Human Resources Chapter. 7. Handoffs Can Lead to Dire Implications for Patients. 8. Pay-for-Performance Should Bolster "Effective Care," Study Predicts. AONE News and Resources AONE Online Career Center 1. NURSE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS AFFECT CANCER MORTALITY RATES. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas reveals that patients undergoing common cancer surgeries have a reduced risk of mortality at hospitals with higher levels of staffing. The study, published in the American Cancer Society's journal Cancer, looked at post-operative complications and mortality rates for more than 1,300 patients who underwent a cystectomy at 133 Texas hospitals. Aimed at determining the difference in complication and mortality risk between low-volume, moderate volume, and high-volume hospitals, the study also emphasized factors, including nurse-to-patient ratio, that are related to patient volume. "High registered nurse-to-patient ratios were found to reduce the mortality rate by greater than 50 percent," said author Linda Elting, DPH, a researcher at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. (SOURCE: NurseZone.com) 2. ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS TOLD MORE NURSING SCHOOL FACULTY NEEDED. Lawmakers in Arkansas learned last week that some 1,500 qualified students were turned away from 54 nursing schools in the state last year because of a shortage of qualified instructors. Faith Fields, executive director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, told lawmakers the problem would be solved if 50 additional teachers could be hired statewide and the salaries of nursing instructors were raised by $20,000. Arkansas has 25 registered nursing programs and 29 programs for practical nurses. (SOURCE: Arkansas News Bureau) 3. HOSPITALS STILL FIGHTING NURSING SHORTAGE IN MISSOURI. A recent study about the health care workforce in Missouri, compiled by the Missouri Hospital Association, shows that the vacancy rate for all hospital positions is less than 10 percent -- the worrisome level experienced in 2001 and 2002. But the incremental improvement in vacancy rates for registered nurses and other health professionals is not enough to let anyone rest easy. Hospitals are working to make a nursing career more attractive and to increase the number of nursing students being trained in the state. The number of new registered nurse positions needed by 2010 is estimated at 59,900, a 19 percent increase from 2000, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development. (SOURCE: Bizjournals.com) 4. JANUARY 10 DEADLINE FOR PATIENT SAFETY LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS.January 10 is the deadline for applications for the 2006-07 Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship, a yearlong intensive learning experience that develops leadership competencies in patient safety. Offered by the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) and the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) in partnership with Health Forum, AONE, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, and the Society for Hospital Medicine, the program includes executive leadership retreats, a mid-year meeting at the NPSF Congress, and a virtual learning community. Fellows also complete an Action Learning Project, which focuses on advancing patient safety and health outcomes in each Fellow's organization or community. Complete information and application materials can be found online at http://www.hret.org/hret/about/pslf.html or can be obtained by contacting HRET at (312) 422-2600.  5. NURSING PROFESSION LOOKS TO MEN TO EASE STAFFING SHORTAGES. Recruiters from nursing schools, medical institutions and corporations are refocusing their hiring efforts to attract more men to the profession, according to an article published this week in the Chicago Tribune. Some nursing schools and companies have recently begun heavily marketing nursing programs to men to combat stereotypes often associated with male nurses. For example, West Suburban College of Nursing in suburban Chicago hosts a "Men in Nursing" day twice annually to encourage men to consider nursing as a profession. Roughly 6 percent of all nurses are men, and there were nearly 2,600 more seeking a bachelor's degree in 2005 than in 2004, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. 6. JCAHO SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES CHAPTER. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations seeks field advice on proposed revisions to selected standards in the Management of Human Resources chapter of the accreditation manuals. The Management of Human Resources standards have been reviewed as part of the Joint Commission's regular periodic review process to keep the standards current. The proposed revisions have been guided by information received from accreditation survey data and by input received from accredited organizations, surveyors, and various Joint Commission advisory groups. The proposed standards revisions and field review questionnaire can be accessed online and are posted for comment through January 13, 2006. 7. HANDOFFS CAN LEAD TO DIRE IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS.  A study in the December issue of the journal Academic Medicine found that there are few systems to deal with patient handoff when one physician leaves the hospital and another takes over. The result is that the handoff routinely goes awry because of poor communication and training and insufficient information systems, leaving patients in dire situations. According to Richard Frankel, a professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a research scientist in evidence-based medicine at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a face-to-face handoff is the safest method of transferring responsibility for a patient. (SOURCE: Modern Healthcare) 8. PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE SHOULD BOLSTER "EFFECTIVE CARE," STUDY PREDICTS.  Pay-for-performance has the potential to increase the use and quality of "effective care" but is unlikely to help bring down the rising costs of health care, says a new study sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund. Effective care is therapy that is viewed as medically necessary based on clinical-outcome evidence, for example the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack. According to author John E. Wennberg of the Dartmouth Medical School, effective care is underused and influences only a relatively small proportion of the health care dollar. As a result, he said, it won't influence health care costs to the same extent as "preference-sensitive care," which involves significant tradeoffs based on a patient's values, and "supply-sensitive care," in which the supply of resources dictates the frequency of their use. Wennberg said preference-sensitive care is misused and supply-sensitive care is overused, but he predicted pay-for-performance strategies, along with efforts to reward efficient providers and pay for chronic-illness-management infrastructure, could promote reform. (SOURCE: AHA News Now, December 22, 2005)     AONE CHAPTER LEADERS RESPOND TO SURVEY ON THE HIRING OF NURSING GRADUATES. AONE Chapter Leaders recently responded to a nationwide chapter query asking if they are currently hiring new graduates. The unanimous response was yes, however, there were a number of qualifications to the responses. While all respondents indicated they welcomed the energy of new graduates, most also stated that they hired only the number of new graduates that could be properly mentored and for whom individualized orientation programs could be established. Some said they limit the number of new graduate hires based on the availability and experience level of mentors. Some respondents indicated that all units were open to new graduates, while others took a more conservative approach by limiting the number of new graduates in specialty areas such as Critical Care, OR and ED. Although the survey is based on anecdotal responses, the market for hiring new nurses remains strong. Limitations to hiring, if any, are based on the ability of the hospital or unit to provide and orientation experience that ensures a supportive environment that will allow the new graduates to successfully transition into a safe and competent patient care provider. AONE CEO APPOINTED AS VICE CHAIR OF 2006 NPSF BOARD. AONE Chief Executive Officer  Pamela Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN, was recently appointed Vice Chair of the National Patient Safety Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson will serve as vice chair in 2006 and as chair in 2007. The NPSF Board of Directors has also approved a restructuring of the organization's governing bodies to broaden the representation and input of all stakeholders committed to enhancing patient safety. A new Board of Governors will provide expertise and assistance in focusing key programs and initiatives to meet the NPSF mission. This new Board of Governors is designed as the vehicle for engaging a broad and diverse group of individuals and stakeholders interested in patient safety. It is anticipated that the group will meet twice a year. Applications for are now being accepted for the Board of Governors; individuals interested in being considered can complete and application form located at www.npsf.org. The deadline for applications is January 28, 2006. INSPIRATION IN FOCUS AT AONE 2006 ANNUAL MEETING. Best-selling author and leadership expert Dr. John Izzo will inspire your heart, challenge your mind, and offer fresh ideas on creating soul at work during his plenary session presentation at the AONE 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition on April 19-22 in Orlando. Just click here for more information, including the complete program agenda, hotel and travel information, and online registration. Register now to take advantage of early-bird rates for this "can't miss" event!    AONE EDUCATION CALENDAR January 22-26, 2006February 5-8, 2006February 8-9, 2006April 19-22, 2006April 26-28, 2006April 28, 2006 Dates Event For More Information January 12-15, 2006 Aspiring Nurse Leaders Institute - SOLD OUT! American Organization of Nurse Executives Scottsdale, AZ www.aone.org (312) 422-2800 Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders 14th Annual Midwestern Institute for Nursing Leadership Evanston, IL www.ionl.org (847) 251-1400, x0 Association of California Nurse Leaders Annual Conference Los Angeles, CA www.acnl.org (916) 552-7529 Colorado Organization for Nurse Leaders Annual Winter Symposium Golden, CO robycm@aol.com February 27-28 NICHE Leadership Conference (Nurses Improving Care to HealthSystem Elders) Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU New York, NY www.nicheprogram.org  (212) 998-5567 March 8-9, 2006 Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey Annual Meeting Absecon, NJ www.njha.com (609) 275-4011 April 5-6, 2006 Idaho Association of Leaders in Nursing Spring Conference Idaho Falls, ID www.nurseleaders.org (208) 367-1171 American Organization of Nurse Executives 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition Orlando, FL www.aone.org (312) 422-2800 Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Convention Wisconsin Dells, WI www.w-one.org (608) 268-1806 Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing Spring Conference, Sofitel Hotel Minneapolis, MN www.moln.org (651) 633-6475 May 11-12, 2006 University of Michigan School of Nursing Leadership Conference Ann Arbor, MI www.nursing.umich.edu 734-615-8752  Here are this week's featured job opportunities: Administrative Director, Stuart, FL   Assistant Director of Nursing, West Texas Assistant Vice President, Peri-Operative Services, Baltimore, MD NEW! Associate Director/Director, H*Works, Washington, DC Chief Nursing Executive/VP Patient Care, Watertown, NY  Chief Nursing Officer, Northern AR Chief Nursing Officer, Kingman, AZ Chief Nursing Officer, Central/Southern California Chief Nursing Officer, San Jose, CA Chief Nursing Officer, Perry, FL  Chief Nursing Officer, Tucker, GA  Chief Nursing Officer, Lexington, KY  Chief Nursing Officer, Middle South  Chief Nursing Officer, Opelousas, LA Chief Nursing Officer, Central NH Chief Nursing Officer, Tulsa, OK Chief Nursing Officer, Corpus Christi, TX  NEW! Chief Nursing Officer, San Antonio, TX Chief Nursing Officer, Draper, UT  Chief Nursing Officer/VP, Patient Care Services, Plattsburgh, NY Clinical Director Regulatory Compliance/Infection, Pittsburgh, PA Director, Cardiovascular Services, Pacific Northwest NEW! Director, Center for Professional Development, Research and Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI  Director, Clinical Operations, Greensboro, NC  Director, Clinical Services, Newton, MA Director, Coordinated Care, WA Director, Emergency Department, Pittsburgh, PA  Director, Health Services, Houston, TX  Director, Health Services, anywhere in U.S. Director, Maternal and Child Health Services, Erie, PN  NEW! Director, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Austin, TX Director, Nursing Operations, Critical Care Service, Northwest US Director, Nursing Practice and Education, Grand Junction, CO  Director, Surgical Services, Pacific Northwest  NEW! Director, Professional Services, Brentwood, TN Director, Utilization Review/Management and Limited Stay, Northwest US    Director of Nursing, Kokoma, IN  Director of Nursing, Northern NJ    Director of Professional Nursing Practice, Grand Rapids, MI Director of Professional Nursing Practice, Grand Rapids, MI  NEW! Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, Columbus, GA RE-POSTED! Executive Director, Milwaukee, WI Executive Director of Ortho/Rehab/Neuro, Southern IN  Manager Nursing - Psychiatry, Eugene, WA Manager of Ambulatory Services, Normal, IL  NICN Nurse Manager, Charlotte, NC  Nurse Manager, Director level, Dallas, TX Nurse Manager-ED, Richmond, VA Nurse Manager - Orthopedics, Chicago, IL Nurse Managers - Outpatient Clinics, Chicago, IL Online Nursing Adjunct Position, anywhere (telecommuting) Patient Care Administrator, Juneau, AK Patient Care Dir - 3A/Psych, Northern Virginia / Suburban Washington DC  Patient Safety Nurse, Tomah, WI Performance Improvement Director - RN, Tomah, WI  Quality Management Analyst, Tomah, WI  Regional Director Health Services, Various Locations RN Manager-Clinical Resource Services, Wilmington, NC   RN Manager-Cardiac Medical Telemetry, Wilmington, NC     RN Manager-Vascular Access & Radiology, Wilmington, NC  Service Line Director, Women's Services, Eugene, OR Vice President of Clinical Sevices, Great Falls, MT  NEW! Vice President of Nursing, Titusville, FL  NEW! Vice President of Patient Care Services, Toledo, OH Vice President, Acute Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, Central MO NEW! Vice President, Clinical Operations, Minnetonka, MN Vice President, Nursing, Media PA Vice President, Patient Care Services, Buffalo, NY  NEW! Vice President of Nursing, Plano, TX Vice President, Nursing Practice and Operations, Seattle, WA  Learn about these and and more than 50 additional job opportunities--including CNO and VP-level positions--in the AONE Online Job Center. Searching for a new nurse leader? Click here to learn how the AONE Online Job Center can help you find the ideal candidate or contact us at aone@aha.org or (312) 422-2800. Are you looking for a job? Then advertise your resume to prospective employers on the AONE Online Career Center. Just click here to get started. There's no time like the present to find that job you've been dreaming about! ************************************* AONE eNews Update is published by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, One North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606. For more information about AONE eNews Update, contact David Strickland at dstrickland@aha.org or (312) 422-2815. A complimentary subscription to AONE eNews Update is available to any nurse leader. Send an email to aone@aha.org providing your name, title, organization, mailing address and email address. Subscriptions are granted at AONE's discretion, and we reserve the right to refuse any subscription request. If you wish to change your email address or end your subscription, send an email message to pwashington@aha.org and be sure to include your name and e-mail address. This service is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute the rendering of legal, financial, or other professional advice by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. Although AONE eNews Update includes links providing direct access to Internet sites other than the AONE web site, AONE takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those other sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those other sites. Broadcast e-mail advertisements or other communication launched from this communication are strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2005 by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. All rights reserved. AONE is a registered trademark of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. The opinions expressed in AONE eNewsUpdate are not necessarily those of the American Organization of Nurse Executives or the American Hospital Association.

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December 23, 2005 This week's issue of AONE eNews Update is made possible in part by the support of Vanderbilt University. SEASON'S GREETINGS!The AONE Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family a safe and peaceful holiday season. The AONE offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, in observance of the holidays and will re-open on Tuesday, December 27.   The AONE Institute Award & Recognition Program is extending its deadline for education scholarship awards ONLY for nurse managers/directors and nurse executives. The new deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2006. Please spread the word about this opportunity!  The scholarship awards are worth $2,500 for AONE members who are pursuing graduate work in nursing administration. Click here to access the application. If you have any questions, please contact Veronika Oven, voven@aha.org.     1. Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Affect Cancer Mortality Rates. 2. Arkansas Lawmakers Told More Nursing School Faculty Needed. 3. Hospitals Still Fighting Nursing Shortage in Missouri. 4. January 10 Deadline for Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship Applications. 5. Nursing Profession Looks for Men to Ease Staff Shortages. 6. JCAHO Seeks Input on Proposed Revisions to Management of Human Resources Chapter. 7. Handoffs Can Lead to Dire Implications for Patients. 8. Pay-for-Performance Should Bolster "Effective Care," Study Predicts. AONE News and Resources AONE Online Career Center 1. NURSE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS AFFECT CANCER MORTALITY RATES. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas reveals that patients undergoing common cancer surgeries have a reduced risk of mortality at hospitals with higher levels of staffing. The study, published in the American Cancer Society's journal Cancer, looked at post-operative complications and mortality rates for more than 1,300 patients who underwent a cystectomy at 133 Texas hospitals. Aimed at determining the difference in complication and mortality risk between low-volume, moderate volume, and high-volume hospitals, the study also emphasized factors, including nurse-to-patient ratio, that are related to patient volume. "High registered nurse-to-patient ratios were found to reduce the mortality rate by greater than 50 percent," said author Linda Elting, DPH, a researcher at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. (SOURCE: NurseZone.com) 2. ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS TOLD MORE NURSING SCHOOL FACULTY NEEDED. Lawmakers in Arkansas learned last week that some 1,500 qualified students were turned away from 54 nursing schools in the state last year because of a shortage of qualified instructors. Faith Fields, executive director of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, told lawmakers the problem would be solved if 50 additional teachers could be hired statewide and the salaries of nursing instructors were raised by $20,000. Arkansas has 25 registered nursing programs and 29 programs for practical nurses. (SOURCE: Arkansas News Bureau) 3. HOSPITALS STILL FIGHTING NURSING SHORTAGE IN MISSOURI. A recent study about the health care workforce in Missouri, compiled by the Missouri Hospital Association, shows that the vacancy rate for all hospital positions is less than 10 percent -- the worrisome level experienced in 2001 and 2002. But the incremental improvement in vacancy rates for registered nurses and other health professionals is not enough to let anyone rest easy. Hospitals are working to make a nursing career more attractive and to increase the number of nursing students being trained in the state. The number of new registered nurse positions needed by 2010 is estimated at 59,900, a 19 percent increase from 2000, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development. (SOURCE: Bizjournals.com) 4. JANUARY 10 DEADLINE FOR PATIENT SAFETY LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS.January 10 is the deadline for applications for the 2006-07 Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship, a yearlong intensive learning experience that develops leadership competencies in patient safety. Offered by the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) and the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) in partnership with Health Forum, AONE, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, and the Society for Hospital Medicine, the program includes executive leadership retreats, a mid-year meeting at the NPSF Congress, and a virtual learning community. Fellows also complete an Action Learning Project, which focuses on advancing patient safety and health outcomes in each Fellow's organization or community. Complete information and application materials can be found online at http://www.hret.org/hret/about/pslf.html or can be obtained by contacting HRET at (312) 422-2600.  5. NURSING PROFESSION LOOKS TO MEN TO EASE STAFFING SHORTAGES. Recruiters from nursing schools, medical institutions and corporations are refocusing their hiring efforts to attract more men to the profession, according to an article published this week in the Chicago Tribune. Some nursing schools and companies have recently begun heavily marketing nursing programs to men to combat stereotypes often associated with male nurses. For example, West Suburban College of Nursing in suburban Chicago hosts a "Men in Nursing" day twice annually to encourage men to consider nursing as a profession. Roughly 6 percent of all nurses are men, and there were nearly 2,600 more seeking a bachelor's degree in 2005 than in 2004, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. 6. JCAHO SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES CHAPTER. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations seeks field advice on proposed revisions to selected standards in the Management of Human Resources chapter of the accreditation manuals. The Management of Human Resources standards have been reviewed as part of the Joint Commission's regular periodic review process to keep the standards current. The proposed revisions have been guided by information received from accreditation survey data and by input received from accredited organizations, surveyors, and various Joint Commission advisory groups. The proposed standards revisions and field review questionnaire can be accessed online and are posted for comment through January 13, 2006. 7. HANDOFFS CAN LEAD TO DIRE IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS.  A study in the December issue of the journal Academic Medicine found that there are few systems to deal with patient handoff when one physician leaves the hospital and another takes over. The result is that the handoff routinely goes awry because of poor communication and training and insufficient information systems, leaving patients in dire situations. According to Richard Frankel, a professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a research scientist in evidence-based medicine at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a face-to-face handoff is the safest method of transferring responsibility for a patient. (SOURCE: Modern Healthcare) 8. PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE SHOULD BOLSTER "EFFECTIVE CARE," STUDY PREDICTS.  Pay-for-performance has the potential to increase the use and quality of "effective care" but is unlikely to help bring down the rising costs of health care, says a new study sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund. Effective care is therapy that is viewed as medically necessary based on clinical-outcome evidence, for example the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack. According to author John E. Wennberg of the Dartmouth Medical School, effective care is underused and influences only a relatively small proportion of the health care dollar. As a result, he said, it won't influence health care costs to the same extent as "preference-sensitive care," which involves significant tradeoffs based on a patient's values, and "supply-sensitive care," in which the supply of resources dictates the frequency of their use. Wennberg said preference-sensitive care is misused and supply-sensitive care is overused, but he predicted pay-for-performance strategies, along with efforts to reward efficient providers and pay for chronic-illness-management infrastructure, could promote reform. (SOURCE: AHA News Now, December 22, 2005)     AONE CHAPTER LEADERS RESPOND TO SURVEY ON THE HIRING OF NURSING GRADUATES. AONE Chapter Leaders recently responded to a nationwide chapter query asking if they are currently hiring new graduates. The unanimous response was yes, however, there were a number of qualifications to the responses. While all respondents indicated they welcomed the energy of new graduates, most also stated that they hired only the number of new graduates that could be properly mentored and for whom individualized orientation programs could be established. Some said they limit the number of new graduate hires based on the availability and experience level of mentors. Some respondents indicated that all units were open to new graduates, while others took a more conservative approach by limiting the number of new graduates in specialty areas such as Critical Care, OR and ED. Although the survey is based on anecdotal responses, the market for hiring new nurses remains strong. Limitations to hiring, if any, are based on the ability of the hospital or unit to provide and orientation experience that ensures a supportive environment that will allow the new graduates to successfully transition into a safe and competent patient care provider. AONE CEO APPOINTED AS VICE CHAIR OF 2006 NPSF BOARD. AONE Chief Executive Officer  Pamela Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN, was recently appointed Vice Chair of the National Patient Safety Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson will serve as vice chair in 2006 and as chair in 2007. The NPSF Board of Directors has also approved a restructuring of the organization's governing bodies to broaden the representation and input of all stakeholders committed to enhancing patient safety. A new Board of Governors will provide expertise and assistance in focusing key programs and initiatives to meet the NPSF mission. This new Board of Governors is designed as the vehicle for engaging a broad and diverse group of individuals and stakeholders interested in patient safety. It is anticipated that the group will meet twice a year. Applications for are now being accepted for the Board of Governors; individuals interested in being considered can complete and application form located at www.npsf.org. The deadline for applications is January 28, 2006. INSPIRATION IN FOCUS AT AONE 2006 ANNUAL MEETING. Best-selling author and leadership expert Dr. John Izzo will inspire your heart, challenge your mind, and offer fresh ideas on creating soul at work during his plenary session presentation at the AONE 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition on April 19-22 in Orlando. Just click here for more information, including the complete program agenda, hotel and travel information, and online registration. Register now to take advantage of early-bird rates for this "can't miss" event!    AONE EDUCATION CALENDAR January 22-26, 2006February 5-8, 2006February 8-9, 2006April 19-22, 2006April 26-28, 2006April 28, 2006 Dates Event For More Information January 12-15, 2006 Aspiring Nurse Leaders Institute - SOLD OUT! American Organization of Nurse Executives Scottsdale, AZ www.aone.org (312) 422-2800 Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders 14th Annual Midwestern Institute for Nursing Leadership Evanston, IL www.ionl.org (847) 251-1400, x0 Association of California Nurse Leaders Annual Conference Los Angeles, CA www.acnl.org (916) 552-7529 Colorado Organization for Nurse Leaders Annual Winter Symposium Golden, CO robycm@aol.com February 27-28 NICHE Leadership Conference (Nurses Improving Care to HealthSystem Elders) Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU New York, NY www.nicheprogram.org  (212) 998-5567 March 8-9, 2006 Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey Annual Meeting Absecon, NJ www.njha.com (609) 275-4011 April 5-6, 2006 Idaho Association of Leaders in Nursing Spring Conference Idaho Falls, ID www.nurseleaders.org (208) 367-1171 American Organization of Nurse Executives 2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition Orlando, FL www.aone.org (312) 422-2800 Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Convention Wisconsin Dells, WI www.w-one.org (608) 268-1806 Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing Spring Conference, Sofitel Hotel Minneapolis, MN www.moln.org (651) 633-6475 May 11-12, 2006 University of Michigan School of Nursing Leadership Conference Ann Arbor, MI www.nursing.umich.edu 734-615-8752  Here are this week's featured job opportunities: Administrative Director, Stuart, FL   Assistant Director of Nursing, West Texas Assistant Vice President, Peri-Operative Services, Baltimore, MD NEW! Associate Director/Director, H*Works, Washington, DC Chief Nursing Executive/VP Patient Care, Watertown, NY  Chief Nursing Officer, Northern AR Chief Nursing Officer, Kingman, AZ Chief Nursing Officer, Central/Southern California Chief Nursing Officer, San Jose, CA Chief Nursing Officer, Perry, FL  Chief Nursing Officer, Tucker, GA  Chief Nursing Officer, Lexington, KY  Chief Nursing Officer, Middle South  Chief Nursing Officer, Opelousas, LA Chief Nursing Officer, Central NH Chief Nursing Officer, Tulsa, OK Chief Nursing Officer, Corpus Christi, TX  NEW! Chief Nursing Officer, San Antonio, TX Chief Nursing Officer, Draper, UT  Chief Nursing Officer/VP, Patient Care Services, Plattsburgh, NY Clinical Director Regulatory Compliance/Infection, Pittsburgh, PA Director, Cardiovascular Services, Pacific Northwest NEW! Director, Center for Professional Development, Research and Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI  Director, Clinical Operations, Greensboro, NC  Director, Clinical Services, Newton, MA Director, Coordinated Care, WA Director, Emergency Department, Pittsburgh, PA  Director, Health Services, Houston, TX  Director, Health Services, anywhere in U.S. Director, Maternal and Child Health Services, Erie, PN  NEW! Director, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Austin, TX Director, Nursing Operations, Critical Care Service, Northwest US Director, Nursing Practice and Education, Grand Junction, CO  Director, Surgical Services, Pacific Northwest  NEW! Director, Professional Services, Brentwood, TN Director, Utilization Review/Management and Limited Stay, Northwest US    Director of Nursing, Kokoma, IN  Director of Nursing, Northern NJ    Director of Professional Nursing Practice, Grand Rapids, MI Director of Professional Nursing Practice, Grand Rapids, MI  NEW! Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, Columbus, GA RE-POSTED! Executive Director, Milwaukee, WI Executive Director of Ortho/Rehab/Neuro, Southern IN  Manager Nursing - Psychiatry, Eugene, WA Manager of Ambulatory Services, Normal, IL  NICN Nurse Manager, Charlotte, NC  Nurse Manager, Director level, Dallas, TX Nurse Manager-ED, Richmond, VA Nurse Manager - Orthopedics, Chicago, IL Nurse Managers - Outpatient Clinics, Chicago, IL Online Nursing Adjunct Position, anywhere (telecommuting) Patient Care Administrator, Juneau, AK Patient Care Dir - 3A/Psych, Northern Virginia / Suburban Washington DC  Patient Safety Nurse, Tomah, WI Performance Improvement Director - RN, Tomah, WI  Quality Management Analyst, Tomah, WI  Regional Director Health Services, Various Locations RN Manager-Clinical Resource Services, Wilmington, NC   RN Manager-Cardiac Medical Telemetry, Wilmington, NC     RN Manager-Vascular Access & Radiology, Wilmington, NC  Service Line Director, Women's Services, Eugene, OR Vice President of Clinical Sevices, Great Falls, MT  NEW! Vice President of Nursing, Titusville, FL  NEW! Vice President of Patient Care Services, Toledo, OH Vice President, Acute Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, Central MO NEW! Vice President, Clinical Operations, Minnetonka, MN Vice President, Nursing, Media PA Vice President, Patient Care Services, Buffalo, NY  NEW! Vice President of Nursing, Plano, TX Vice President, Nursing Practice and Operations, Seattle, WA  Learn about these and and more than 50 additional job opportunities--including CNO and VP-level positions--in the AONE Online Job Center. Searching for a new nurse leader? Click here to learn how the AONE Online Job Center can help you find the ideal candidate or contact us at aone@aha.org or (312) 422-2800. Are you looking for a job? Then advertise your resume to prospective employers on the AONE Online Career Center. Just click here to get started. There's no time like the present to find that job you've been dreaming about! ************************************* AONE eNews Update is published by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, One North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606. For more information about AONE eNews Update, contact David Strickland at dstrickland@aha.org or (312) 422-2815. A complimentary subscription to AONE eNews Update is available to any nurse leader. Send an email to aone@aha.org providing your name, title, organization, mailing address and email address. Subscriptions are granted at AONE's discretion, and we reserve the right to refuse any subscription request. If you wish to change your email address or end your subscription, send an email message to pwashington@aha.org and be sure to include your name and e-mail address. This service is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute the rendering of legal, financial, or other professional advice by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. Although AONE eNews Update includes links providing direct access to Internet sites other than the AONE web site, AONE takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those other sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those other sites. Broadcast e-mail advertisements or other communication launched from this communication are strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2005 by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. All rights reserved. AONE is a registered trademark of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. The opinions expressed in AONE eNewsUpdate are not necessarily those of the American Organization of Nurse Executives or the American Hospital Association.