July 2008  

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»  CINHC is assuming responsibility for the Coalition for Nursing Careers in California (CNCC), a program to increase diversity in the nursing workforce. Recruiting is underway for a Program Leader and an Outreach/Ambassador Coordinator. To apply, please submit a resume by Friday, Aug. 1, to Nikki West, nikki@cinhc.org. Click here for both job descriptions.

» A more complex healthcare system, rising patient safety expectations and a persistent nursing shortage are among the
reasons cited for transforming California?s nursing education system in a new white paper by the California Institute for Nursing & Health Care (CINHC). A press release is also available.

»  Dr. Heather Young has been appointed as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.  To read more, refer to our website.

» Gov. Schwarzenegger's California Nurse Education Initiative 2007 Annual Report (News & Resources/Publications)

» CINHC 2007 Annual Report

» Nursing Education Redesign White Paper, Summary and RfP for developing collaborative models of nursing education between ADN and BSN nursing programs.

» In cooperation with Kaiser Permanente and the Foundation for California Community Colleges, CINHC has issued a Request for Proposal to develop collaborative models of nursing education between ADN and BSN programs. » More

» An updated California Nursing Fact Sheet with Board of Registered Nursing data is available.

» CINHC publishes Master Plan Goal 2: Increasing Diversity in California's Workforce

» The Legislative Analyst's Office has released a report, Improving State Nursing Programs (PDF).

» An analysis shows the ratio of RN jobs per 100,000 population is lower in all but two areas of Calif. than the U.S. average.    Half the areas earned grades D or F. » More

» California Nursing Fact Sheet

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