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May 01, 2023

A Deep Dive into Challenges at the United States (U.S.)-Mexico Border Region: Experiences of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program
Summary of Teaching Policy Change in Nursing Education
Member Spotlight: Heide Cygan, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC
Bylaws Committee
Education Committee
News You Can Use
ACHNE is Social!

A Deep Dive into Challenges at the United States (U.S.)-Mexico Border Region: Experiences of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program

Join us on Monday, June 4, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM for a pre-conference workshop and site visit highlighting services of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program and Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (ORIA), and San Diego Jewish Family Services (SDJFS).

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Summary of Teaching Policy Change in Nursing Education

On March 13, 2023, the ACHNE Policy Committee hosted a live webinar on the importance of nurses being active in policy. Dr. Heide Cygan and Dr. Stacy Arriola discussed the application of Kingdon's Policy Model, how to teach a policy brief in nursing education, and how these health policy activities meet the AACN Essentials.

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Member Spotlight: Heide Cygan, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC

Heide Cygan is a passionate educator and public health nurse. She is currently the President-Elect of the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE). She is committed to educating the next generation of nurses and using her influence to support those who need it most.

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Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee is a vital part of ACHNE. We are responsible for reviewing and updating the operational manual to ensure that it is in line with Robert's Rules of Order. This is an important task, as the operational manual is the governing document for our organization. It sets forth our policies and procedures, and it is essential that it is accurate and up-to-date.

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Education Committee

In February 2023, the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE) partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) BSN completion program. UWEC students Quinn Jacobs and Brett Kaae were invited to join the ACHNE Education Committee and the ACHNE-Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN) task force to work on projects related to public health nursing education, research, and practice. This partnership provides students with real-world experience and introduces them to the value of being part of a professional nursing organization.

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News You Can Use

New research shows that regular emails from instructors can improve student performance, especially for underrepresented minority students. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently held a conference on supporting the health and well-being of gender diverse youth. Montclair State University offers guidance on how to deal with ChatGPT, a large language model that can be used for cheating.

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Upcoming Events
All times listed are Eastern

April 30, 2023

Conference Registration Fees Increase May 1!

If you like waiting until the last minute to register, now is the time! Registration fees increase on May 1, 2023. Register before 11:59 pm ET today, save money, AND guarantee your spot.

May 1, 2023

2023 Poster Authors: Mini-poster Deadline

If you are presenting an ePoster at the 2023 Joint Conference, today is the last day to make changes to your mini-poster before it is printed.

May 15, 2023

Hotel Reservation Deadline

ACHNE & APHN have established additional rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley and a secondary hotel for additional reservations. After May 15, both hotels will accept reservations on a space-available basis only at the current market rate.