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Initiative on the Future of Nursing in America

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine have joined together to launch an initiative on the future of nursing in America. A committee led by Donna Shalala and Linda Burnes Bolton is developing a blueprint to determine how to better use nurses to expand access to quality care. For more information, please read the RWJF press release.

IHI Open School

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is offering a series of free online classes for healthcare professionals. These courses teach skills related to quality improvement, patient safety, and leadership. For more information on the Open School, see the IHI webpage.

Influencer Training®

Influencer Training® draws on research and best practices to create a powerful model for changing behavior and can be used to drive sustained improvements. This initiative is made possible by the WIRED grant through the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council. The cost to attend the two-day training program is $80. For more details and registration information, please follow this link.

Raise the Voice
The Raise the Voice video was created by the American Academy of Nursing and was shown at the 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference. The Raise the Voice campaign focuses on transforming health care in America through the nursing leadership and innovation.