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In preparing to write this blog, I looked up the definitions and synonyms of mission. I was especially interested in the difference between “mission” and “vision”. Here is what I found. The Business Dictionary.com offers these definitions: A mission statement is: “A written declaration of an organization’s core purpose and focus that normally remains unchanged over time. Properly crafted mission statements (1) serve […]
When the Cheshire Cat asked Alice where she wanted to go, she answered: “I don’t much care where–” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. “–so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added as an explanation. “Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.” (Lewis Carrol) Program development can seem […]
We are pleased to share the good news: Alan Bernstein at the National Nurse Executive Conference, just announced that the Full Practice Authority for Nurses has been added to the Federal Register (link below). https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/05/25/2016-12338/advanced-practice-registered-nurses This would apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses working in the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The proposed rule will […]
First a brief history: In 1929 the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy published in a short story called “Chains” describing how everyone on the planet is connected through their acquaintances. Karinthy speculated that there were no more than five connections between any two people.Throughout the 20th century, researchers tried unsuccessfully to prove the theory of six degrees […]
The news in DC last week was full of stories about major public institutions and public figures and their credibility or lack thereof, safety or lack thereof, and trust or lack thereof. There were two consistent questions: “Were they adhering to their core beliefs and ‘doing the right thing’?” and “What would the consequences be?” […]
Over the past several weeks I’ve had a series of very interesting conversations with colleagues who are in the midst of establishing new NP postgraduate residencies. These are residencies and fellowships across the primary care spectrum: family, adult/gero, and two in PMHC. Of course there are also programs in midwifery, peds, and others. We’ve talked […]
Returning to the nature theme – our purple martins have returned. Last year was the first time that we had a purple martin house. I’d read that they are rather finicky about how high the house is, the color, the size, if there are other species of birds etc. My approach is: Do as much […]
Before joining the Consortium, I spent about 20 years in academic medical education, working on medical school curriculum, faculty development, and residency training. Then in 2005 I shifted to the nonprofit association world, and joined the Consortium in late 2015. One of my colleagues from a previous nonprofit association introduced me to the concept of […]
This last month has been mostly on the road, personally and professionally. We have been visiting every generation of our family, including our 3 grandchildren who range in age from 12 months to 7 years. Seeing how they change month to month reminds me of the progress that NNPRFTC is making, almost minute by minute! […]
If you’re like me, you’ve had enough of the presidential primary races. My jaded perceptions moderated a bit after a leisurely weekend with my husband — time spent puttering about the yard and working in our gardens. So, in a more generous and relaxed frame of mind, it occurred to me that the purpose of […]
