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Kilgore Nursing Students Graduate with Jobs Lined up Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges
- May 27, 2022
The students overcame much adversity because of the pandemic, however, many graduates have a job already lined up due to nursing jobs being in high demand.
Racism, Nursing, and Strategies for Change
- Oct 15, 2021
In this guest editorial, Dr. Barbara Broome shares her personal experiences and suggests strategies to address racism in the field of nursing.
AWHONN Announces New Nursing Resources for Reducing Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Coming This Year
- Oct 15, 2021
In January 2022, AWHONN will release “Respectful Maternity Care Framework and Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline,” the first-of-its-kind resource on respectful nursing care from AWHONN.
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
- May 26, 2021
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations.
Women's Health Coalitions
- May 26, 2021
Click here to discover and read more about several women's health coalitions.
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AWHONN Insights Podcast: COVID-19 in the Perinatal Space
- May 26, 2021
In this podcast, AWHONN nurses – Dr. Margie Bridges and Dr. Suzanne Baird discuss the ways in which they’re working to combat the spread of COVID-19, the ideas that have worked to offset some challenges, and tools appropriate for nurses across our country.
Legislative Action Center
- May 26, 2021
In 2007, the AWHONN Public Policy Committee was created to help guide the direction of the organization’s advocacy efforts. The current Committee members helped to develop and will implement the 2021 Legislative Priorities for the association.
AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Joint Commission: New Standards for Perinatal Safety
- May 25, 2021
Effective January 1, 2021, The Joint Commission has developed two new standards to improve the quality and safety of perinatal care in Joint Commission–accredited hospitals.
