New Directions | July 2022 |
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A Message From the President |
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It’s summer . . . and it is hot in Texas! None the less there is much to think about and keep track of at the moment.
Please make note of the virtual NHCGNE Conference, October 18th-20th. As always, it will highlight the impact of gerontological nursing!
We are looking to recruit new member schools. If you know of a school that might be interested in becoming a part of NHCGNE, please let me know and either our Executive Director, Ellarene Sanders, or myself will make contact.
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Join us for the 2022 NHCGNE Leadership Conference, the premier leadership development conference in gerontological nursing! Please refer to our conference webpage about registration, CE's, sponsorship opportunities and more! |
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NHCGNE is excited to announce an additional opportunity for your faculty and students to present their work at the Virtual 2022 NHCGNE Leadership Conference being held October 18-20, 2022. This year, for the first time we are soliciting abstracts not only for posters, but also for educational sessions that will help showcase and advance successful models of practice, education, research, and dissemination in the field of older adults and their caregivers. NHCGNE welcomes both members and non-members to submit their work.. The deadline for submissions is August 14, 2022.
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More than 80% of the NHCGNE Leadership Conference attendees are advanced practice nurses who hold faculty positions in top nursing schools across the world. We invite sponsors that are involved with academic nursing programs, healthcare equipment & suppliers, health - related publishers and product manufacturers, as well as consultants, to showcase their company at our Annual Leadership Conference. |
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Applications for 2022 Claudia J. Beverly Innovation Award are Now Open! |
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The NHCGNE Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates innovative programs and projects that showcase excellence in gerontological nursing.
The Award will be granted to a gerontological nurse from an NHCGNE member institution whose work has positively impacted the nursing care of older adults. NHCGNE Innovation Award submissions are by self-nomination.
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Dr. Kathy Wright is a nurse scientist focusing on self-care interventions to reduce stress and improve brain and blood pressure health in Black and African American caregivers of people living with dementia.
Dr. Wright's advice for nurse clinicians and scientists is to provide a space of grace to meet people where they are on their journey to better self-care. She also recommends never underestimating the power of a deep breath to relieve stress!
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Since December of 2022 we have had a new chair - Dr. Sherry Dahlke and co-chair -Dr Martina Roes. We have been holding two meetings at different times to facilitate participation from committee members across time zones. Our next meeting on Sept 22 is to accommodate Europe and Asia and Sept 12/13 to accommodate other parts of the world. We will meet as a larger group in October for the conference.
In addition to this change, many from SIG-IED along with members from the education committee are on paper-writing groups. Topics among the four paper-writing groups include: Covid; Ageism; Gerontological competencies and Education interventions for student nurses. The groups are established and in various stages such as deciding on a focus or conducting a literature search.
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Mentor Tips and Reminders for Beginning a Mentor/Mentee Relationship as the Academic Year Begins
- When arranging a mentor/mentee relationship, ensure that the relationship has a clear purpose, is mutually beneficial, and mutually agreed upon.

- Define expectations early in the relationship. This includes expectations for both the Mentor and the Mentee.
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NHCGNE Member Mentor Committee Survey |
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The Mentor Committee has been working on a survey to all NHCGNE Members who have participated in previous mentoring programs to gain feedback and to gain feedback. To participate in the survey - Click the link below or scan the QR code with your mobile device. |
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Coronavirus and Older Adults |
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Long Time, No Sleep: Sleep in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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ABSTRACT
Objective: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a major impact globally. While sleep problems have increased during the pandemic, their impact on specific populations is less well known. The objective of this study was to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep and how it correlates with the feeling of isolation in individuals aged ≥ 50 years.
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Morbidities Worsening Index to Sleep in the Older Adults During COVID-19: Potential Moderators |
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Older adults were considered a vulnerable group for the COVID-19 infection and its consequences, including problems with sleep.
Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of sleep disorders in older adults, to describe their sleep patterns, as well as to analyze if there were any changes in comparison with the period pre-pandemic.
Materials and Methods: Online survey used for data collection received answers from 914 elderly age range 65–90 years, from April to August 2020. Results: 71% of the sample reported a pre-existent sleep disorder, and some of them worsened during the pandemic, especially Insomnia in women and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in men.
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Distinguished Educator Spotlight |
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Take a look at our new webpage with the articles that NHCGNE Distinguished Educators have written. Topics range from general nursing articles, social isolation & longterm care, and education based articles. Take a look today! |
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Check Out This Great Read! |
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In the United States, the population of individuals aged ≥65 years is expected to increase by approximately 50% by 2030 (Medina et al., 2020). The diagnostic accuracy of urinary tract infections (UTIs) presents a significant challenge in this population (McElligott et al., 2017). Older adults are more likely to require care in nursing home (NH) settings, and currently, there are approximately 1,347,600 NH residents in the United States (Harris-Kojetin et al., 2019).
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HIGN Partnership with NHCGNE |
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We are proud to announce our new partnership with Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. This partnership allows both organizations to provide benefits, opportunities, and collaborative activities that facilitate achievement of our missions. Together, we can promote outreach to a broader network of nurses interested in promoting the quality of care provided to older adults.
NHCGNE Members will receive the following benefits:
- 25% discount on HIGN Summer Scholars Program.
- 50% discount for NHCGNE faculty at member institutions on customized package(s) of HIGN online learning resources.
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Gerontological Certification Review Course

Created by HIGN, the Gerontological Certification Review Course is a collection of 13 individual, interactive online modules developed by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing faculty and featuring the latest content to date.
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Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Free Courses and Case Studies!
Topics in the BHPC Series Include: Depressive Disorders, LGBT Diversity Inclusion, Risk Screening, Social Determinants of Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Trauma-Related Disorders
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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Graduate Gerontology Healthcare Certificate |
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PhD Scholarships $150,000 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
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The Reynolds Center of Geriatric Excellence, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center announces $150,000 PhD Scholarships for full-time PhD study in Nursing, with a focus in adult and older adult healthcare. The Scholarship offers up to three years of support with a value of $50,000 per year for tuition and fees, conference travel and a monthly living stipend. The PhD Program is online providing strong individual mentorship with visits to campus for intensives. For more information, visit the following website:
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Multiple Tenure-Track or Tenured Positions Now Available |
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The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks multiple tenure- or tenure-track faculty at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. The school also invites applications from research teams of two or more faculty with productive, collaborative research programs.

We seek applications from candidates with productive programs of science and commitment to scholarship that aligns with the School of Nursing mission and research priorities:
- healthy aging and family caregiving across the life span
- health equity, social justice and health promotion in diverse populations
- healthy systems and enabling technologies
We invite applications from scholars with research programs that intersect with more than one of these areas.
In addition to conducting research, successful candidates teach in one or more of the school’s four programs: Master’s Entry Program in Nursing, Physician Assistant Master of Health Services, Doctor of Nursing Practice—Family Nurse Practitioner and the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Doctor of Philosophy programs. The school especially seeks candidates with experience teaching qualitative research methods or health informatics.
For more information
If you are interested in more information, please send an email with your questions to
Please review the full position description, which provides guidance on the application requirements and recommendations to strengthen your application at nursing.ucdavis.edu/ourteam/join.
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A Free On-Demand Webinar:
Criminal Charges Against Nurses: What You Should Know & What You Can Do
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This webinar, presented by Edie Brous, JD, RN, a nationally acclaimed nurse attorney, nurse advocate and speaker, will address those fears and evaluate the Vaught case within the context of other cases in which health care professionals have been criminally charged.

- Topics to be addressed include:
- How criminal charges for medical errors undermine patient safety
- Just culture and support for the Second Victim
- How professional organization have responded to medical errors
- Examples of similar cases and the risk of cases being brought against nurses for medical errors in the future
- Steps you can take to reduce your criminal liability
- How to become involved in addressing the issue of criminalization of medical errors
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Get Involved With NHCGNE! |
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Your generous donation will be instrumental in the development of new programs such as our new grant program, products and services that will enable us to sustain our efforts in strengthening gerontological nursing development and leadership.
The importance of your contribution cannot be overstated. In addition to all the work that you already do on behalf of older adults, this gift further demonstrates your personal commitment to prepare our country with a competent gerontological nursing workforce.
NHCGNE is a 501(c)3 organization and you can claim a deduction on your federal taxes.
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Say it with "Got Content"! |
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Next New Directions Content Submission Deadline:
September 2022
Deadline: August 20, 2022 (Publish September 8)
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Newsletter submissions should be sent to NHCGNE Staff at info@nhcgne.org with
NHCGNE New Directions Submission in the subject line.
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