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Breakthrough To Nursing
Established in 1965, the mission of the Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) project is to organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those nurses enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs, in becoming practitioners sensitive to the cultural diversity that exists in our society. The project promotes the development of the skills needed to be responsible, accountable members of the nursing profession who respect the differences and similarities between people, advocates high quality care, utilizing the principles of transcultural nursing, and facilitates the development of peer support systems, which enhance recruitment and retention within the nursing profession.
Community Health & Disaster Preparedness: Preparing Today for Tomorrow
Acetaminophen is found in more than 600 different prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including pain relievers, fever reducers and sleep aids as well as well as cough, cold and allergy medicines. On prescription labels, acetaminophen is sometimes listed as "APAP," "acetam" or other shortened versions of the word. There is a limit to how much you can take in one day. Taking more acetaminophen than directed is an overdose and can lead to liver damage.
The Know Your Dose campaign is raising awareness of this important topic by educating patients and consumers on appropriate use of medicines that contain acetaminophen. The American College of Emergency Physicians has joined the Know Your Dose campaign to remind patients and consumers always to read and follow the labels of their medicines and never to take two medicines that contain acetaminophen at the same time. The campaign's website, KnowYourDose.org, offers a list of common medicines that contain acetaminophen, tips on reading over-the-counter and prescription labels, free materials and more.
Legislative Nurses United: The Power of Legislation!
As government involvement in regulation of health professionals and health care delivery grows, it is imperative that nurses and nursing students become more politically aware and active. A professional today must be aware of legislative and regulatory activities in nursing and be ready to support or oppose them, in an informed manner. It is the purpose of this committee to educate the student to better understand the legislative and political process and how it affects nursing and health care.
Image of Nursing
Established in 1993, the goal of the Image of Nursing program is to dispel any misconceptions the public may have of nurses and the profession of nursing by re-educating them; educating nursing students on how to project a positive image of nursing; and help students understand the meaning of professionalism.