Members of the CANS Steering Committee have also been posted. Each nominee exemplifies the key criteria for induction into the Academy - extraordinary commitment and contributions to nursing that far exceed the responsibilites of their employment and the potential for sustained contributions to the profession in the future. View photos taken at the conference. AAN 2001 Conference Brochure and Preliminary Schedule now available The Conference Brochure is now available. Nurse colleagues and students are cordially invited to attend.
Online registration is also available.
Abstract submission form and instructions are available online. Completed abstract submission forms must be postmarked on or before Friday, June 22, 2001. Dr. Fagin notes that nurses, patients, and families report an increased burden of care and she demonstrates the link between inadequate nurse staffing levels and the increasing burden of care. Dr. Fagin identifies the major factors which contribute to this problem and outlines policy initiatives needed to ensure access to adequate nursing care. The American Academy of Nursing is currently accepting entries for the 2001 Academy Media Awards Program.