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Livestock Asset Programs Are Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in the DRC
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rural communities of subsistence farmers struggle to provide basic needs for their families. But there are programs—like Promotion de la Famille Paysanne (PFP), a livestock asset transfer program that promotes income generating activities—that are breaking the cycle of poverty. PFP’s goal is economic empowerment for improved health and The post Livestock Asset Programs Are Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in the DRC appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse gender based violence Global health poverty Source Type: blogs

“ Acknowledge the differences and seek to find similarities ” —Diversity Q & A with Phyllis Sharps
Phyllis Sharps, PhD, RN, FAAN, is professor, Elsie M. Lawler chair, and associate dean for community programs and initiatives at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She was selected as the 2018 Finalist of the Johns Hopkins University’s Provost’s Prize for Faculty Excellence in Diversity. What does diversity mean to you? Diversity means the acceptance of The post “Acknowledge the differences and seek to find similarities”—Diversity Q&A with Phyllis Sharps appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Danielle Kress Tags: On the Pulse Community health diversity faculty inclusion nursing phyllis sharps students Source Type: blogs

The PrEP Paradox
By Patricia M. Davidson How in the world did we get where we are today on PrEP? I mean, the first part is easy: Through tremendous social and medical research, tireless footwork and advocacy, empathy, and interprofessional cooperation, the health care industry developed a product that could eliminate HIV in our lifetime. From a New The post The PrEP Paradox appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Global Nursing Health Equity On the Pulse Public Health aids coinfection disparity generic drugs healthcare hiv LGBTQ medical costs PrEP Truvada Source Type: blogs

Advocating for Early Child Home Visiting Programs to Combat Child Abuse
I know the stress of parenthood—my three little boys ages 3, 6 and 9 push the limits of my patience on a daily basis. What I do not know is the stress of single parenthood, the stress of parenting a child with a disability, the stress of poverty, the stress of living with a substance The post Advocating for Early Child Home Visiting Programs to Combat Child Abuse appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 24, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse child abuse Source Type: blogs

A Moral Compass with a Bite
Whether out in the wilderness or driving your car, we all use some sort of compass to navigate our physical direction. What then guides our moral direction? How do we steer ourselves through ethical situations and know the difference between right and wrong? We each have a moral compass built into our subconscious, which guides The post A Moral Compass with a Bite appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 23, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Nursing Ethics On the Pulse ethics in nursing moral compass values Source Type: blogs

Drs. Nancy Reynolds, Hae-Ra Han Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Hall of Fame
Today the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) will induct Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Hae-Ra Han and Associate Dean of Global Affairs Nancy R. Reynolds into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. The STTI Hall of Fame recognizes nurses who have significant international achievement and whose research has improved The post Drs. Nancy Reynolds, Hae-Ra Han Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Hall of Fame appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Sigma Theta Tau Source Type: blogs

4 Mindful Techniques to Help Nursing Students Open Up About Health Equity & Social Justice
By: Nicole Akparewa “Ok nursing students, I have something different for post-conference today.  Who wants to color?” My students eyes brightened and I saw smiles all around. The bright colors and intricate patterns seemed to be more engaging than me, ha! While they colored, I asked a tougher question. “Who can tell me about unconscious The post 4 Mindful Techniques to Help Nursing Students Open Up About Health Equity & Social Justice appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Health Equity On the Pulse mindfulness Source Type: blogs

A New Secretariat for the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is making its way across Australia. Our first stop is Cairns, a beautiful city on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, where Dean Patricia Davidson and Drs. Teresa Brockie, Nancy Reynolds, and Phyllis Sharps are attending the 12th Biennial Conference and Meetings of the Global Network of WHO The post A New Secretariat for the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse GANM WHO Source Type: blogs

A Breakthrough in Care for Women Affected by Female Genital Cutting
By: Mara Evans June 2016 It is pushing 100 degrees under the South Sudanese sun as a goat wanders past the hospital entrance and a crackly voice on my walkie talkie reminds me to bring extra mosquito nets to the maternity department. At the same time, I am attending my Johns Hopkins School of Nursing  The post A Breakthrough in Care for Women Affected by Female Genital Cutting appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse dnp Female Genital Cutting FGC Source Type: blogs

Spreading Global Hope Through Transformational Community Development
By: Sarah Connor Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya for my Public Health Nursing Leadership, Management, and Evaluation Capstone practicum.  My purpose was to create an evaluation plan for the wellness initiatives of Global Hope Network International’s program.  I found this organization at a medical missions conference in November. They were The post Spreading Global Hope Through Transformational Community Development appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Global health Public health Source Type: blogs

Medical Missions Require a Quick Fix: Thoughtfulness
The post Medical Missions Require a Quick Fix: Thoughtfulness appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Cells to Society Summer 2018 global mission peace corps poverty Volunteers world Source Type: blogs

Shift Change: You Kind of Had to Be There
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Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Cells to Society Summer 2018 Ethics Hospital medical errors patient safety shift change Source Type: blogs

Szanton Is Inaugural Equity and Justice Chair
The post Szanton Is Inaugural Equity and Justice Chair appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Summer 2018 Aging CAPABLE depression Elderly housing independet nursing home safety Source Type: blogs

Dennison Himmelfarb Becomes 1st Allison Chair
The post Dennison Himmelfarb Becomes 1st Allison Chair appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse Summer 2018 blood pressure Cardiovascular faculty Fundraising heart association patient safety professor Source Type: blogs

The Curtain Opens
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Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - July 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Summer 2018 architecture construction Donor Fundraising groundbreaking healthcare Nursing School Source Type: blogs