Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.
You’re not selfish for wanting to be treated well.
— Jason Momoa
The MFP is an initiative staffed by ANA with funding from SAMHSA, making fellowships available to ethnic and racial psychiatric nursing students who are enrolled full time in an accredited master’s/doctoral nursing program.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Congratulations to current doctoral Fellow David Agor on his abstract titled “Nutritional Psychiatry: An Introductory Workshop” being accepted for a podium presentation at the 2023 International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) Annual Conference.
Save-the-Date! The SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at ANA 2023 Intensive Training Institute is scheduled for June 22-25, 2023 in Washington, DC!
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Mental Health Trailblazers – Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! is the MFP/ANA podcast featuring the groundbreaking journeys of BIPOC psychiatric mental health nurses, in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of under-represented communities in America.
The following may be of interest to you:
• American Nurses Association Webinar: "The Criminalization of Nursing Errors: What Nurse Leaders Can Do to Ensure Patient Safety, Support Staff, and Promote a Just Culture"
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American Nurses Association Call for Public Comment: The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights Advisory Board seeks public comment on the proposed position statement, Privacy and Confidentiality. The deadline for comments is December 13, 2022, at 5 pm ET.
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• Embrace Race Webinar: Embrace Race Early Childhood Virtual Summit 2022
About MFP
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