Award Recipients Announced

If you are an AANP member conducting noteworthy work in the areas of RX Drugs and Nutrition Depletion, Obesity and Malnutrition, the frequency of discussions between NPs and patients regarding the use of supplements, or best practices in the use of nutrition supplements - the AANP Foundation would like to hear from you.

Three of the selected submissions will receive grant or scholarship funding and be honored at the AANP Foundation Honors Dinner on June 21st, held in conjunction with the AANP's 27th National Conference in Florida. All papers need to be written and submitted with the expectation of being published.

The first place recipient will receive a grant or scholarship of $10,000, with second and third place receiving $3,000 each. All papers should be no longer than five pages double-spaced including all appropriate references and data materials.

For more information visit the AANP Foundation's website at www.aanp.org/foundation and click on "Call for Papers."

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"Changing Lives, One at a Time"

The AANP Foundation developed Simply Health in Practice (SHIP) as an educational initiative for Nurse Practitioners and their patients to address chronic disease, obesity, and to promote healthy lifestyles.

Since the launch of SHIP last June, the program has been working on the development of an interactive website as a go-to resource for NPs and their patients. As this program cornerstone develops, information provided will include educational materials for downloading to use within clinic practice and at home; interactive games for parents and children to learn together; and resources (through on-site links) to other health education information.

To date, critical underwriting has been provided from Truvia as a Presenting Sponsor, with financial support from Novartis and Pharmavite. Prior to full website development and marketing, additional contributors are needed at the $7,500 level.

Website contributor benefits include linkage of company wellness information to SHIP's site and member marketing through SmartBrief (60,000 recipients), E-Bulletin (34,000 recipients) and Foundations newsletter (34,000 readers).

Unhealthy lifestyles can be changed with the right support, and the AANP Foundation recognizes that NPs are the best resource in providing patient assistance through effective communication, increased awareness of healthy behaviors and putting new behaviors into practice.

The SHIP website is close to moving off the drawing board and into your office. It is intended to assist NPs to be wellness models and to help others - changing one life at a time.

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Growing Scholarships & Grants
in 2012

"Providing maximum scholarships and grants for AANP members" is the goal of AANP Foundation's incoming president James LaVelle Dickens, RN, MSN, FNP-C, FAANP. "It is all about serving the members of AANP to the best of our ability," shares Dickens. As a Commander with the U.S. Public Health Service, his experience with leadership makes it clear that the AANP Foundation's mission is the driving force behind all of the programs, activities and fundraising.

James observes that the AANP Foundation has diverse activities and opportunities that complement the membership side of AANP, because the people served are the same. The AANP Foundation was created in 1998 as a separate entity with its own board of directors, budget and IRS status - to advance the role of AANP member nurse practitioners through the support of education, research and practice for the improvement of the public's health.

James LaVelle Dickens
RN, MSN, FNP-C, FAANP
Board President

Outgoing AANP Foundation board president Tom Mackey receives a gift and heartfelt appreciation for his numerous years of service on the board of directors. Also shown is AANP Foundation Executive Director Kay Todd and incoming board president James Dickens.

How this is accomplished is determined by the AANP Foundation's board of directors, and the objectives include:

• Provide value to AANP members through demonstrated accomplishments
• Attract and retain high-quality sponsors and supporters
• Expand relationships with others in order the grow the NP profession
• Increase public awareness and support for the NP profession

At the December board of directors meeting, authority was passed from outgoing AANP Foundation President Tom Mackey to Dickens. Accepting the gavel, Dickens invited the board of directors to add value and advance the mission of the AANP Foundation.

"It is a challenging and exciting time," says James. "We are committed to increasing funding made available for AANP member grants and scholarships. There is much to be done this year."

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A billboard once said, "There are people, things and ideas." That concept can also apply to leaving a legacy through planned giving.

Planned giving is a method of supporting non-profits that enables philanthropic individuals to make more significant gifts than they might normally designate from their annual income.

When we think about passing on our life savings, it gives pause to consider whom and what we want to share. A third concept is a cause, an idea, a living legacy - something that may surpass all intended good will. Charities can be named as beneficiaries on life insurance policies and retirement plans.

We encourage you to contemplate what gives meaning to your life and those around you. Should you want more information on the various options available, feel free to contact Kay Todd, AANP Foundation Executive Director at 512-276-5905 or Foundation@aanp.org.

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James LaVelle Dickens
RN, MSN, FNP-C, FAANP
President

Susan Matthews
PhD, NP, FAANP
Vice-President

Debra Danforth
MS, ARNP, FAANP
Secretary

Carla Duryee
Treasurer
Corporate Member

Tom Mackey
PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP
Past President

Richard Barnes
JD

Yvonne Moragne-Coon
PhD, CRNP, FAANP

Rosalinda Morales
PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP

Susan Rago
MS, RD
Corporate Member

Carolyn Sabatini
MBA
Corporate Member

Kimberley Tiller
RN, MPH
Corporate Member

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A column for "Foundations" readers, providing information briefs on a wide variety of NP topics. Member submissions are welcome and will be used based on space and interest. Send to Foundation@aanp.org with the subject line "Newsletter."

Do you have an interesting New Year's resolution for improving your health, habits or lifestyle? Simply Health in Practice (SHIP) is looking for innovative approaches and fitness challenges to share with others on the website and Facebook. Send yours on to mcrump@aanp.org. For more information on SHIP, see the related article in this newsletter.

Out of the 6 billion people on the planet, 4.6 billion have a mobile phone while only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush. From 60 Second Marketer

With that in mind, the AANP Foundation's SHIP program encourages exploration of the many smart phone applications available to assist with weight loss, nutrition and good health. One place to start is iFit at www.nursingdegree.net/blog/28/ifit-50-coolest-fitness-and-health-apps-for-the iphone/ with portable programs for you or your patients on topics ranging from health assessments, to calories burned, to a meditation timer.

"A Day in the Life" - stories shared by three NPs, was presented at the December Corporate Council meeting held in Washington, DC. Featured speakers were James Dickens on Emergency Care in Military Settings; Angie Golden on Cardiac Care; and Susan Matthews on Diabetes Care.

Susan Matthews

Founder of the nurse practitioner movement, Loretta C. Ford will be one of ten women inducted into the Colorado Women's 2012 Hall of Fame. She was cited for having, "vision, foresight and the power of accomplishment." The induction ceremony will take place in Denver on March 8th. For more information, go to www.cogreatwomen.org.

An AANP Foundation hosted Nursing Alliance meeting will be held this month in Austin to provide a working exchange between organizations utilizing a foundation approach to better serve the membership.

The newest member to join the AANP Foundation's Marketing and PR Committee is Michelle Litchman from Salt Lake City. She is currently assisting the committee with short videos of AANP Foundation S&G recipients and other social media projects.

Free screenings and once a month healthcare clinics are made possible for Casa Grande Arizona uninsured and homeless in a true collaboration of effort, using volunteer nurses, medical assistants, and the services of AANP member Bessie Burk. The year-long partnership includes Seeds of Hope, a local church, and medications as needed from a local discount pharmacy.

If you are interested in joining over 800 people already following the AANP Foundation on Twitter, register for free at http://twitter.com/aanpfoundation - you will be able to have virtual conversations with NPs around the world and receive timely information from the AANP Foundation.

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The AANP Foundation BOD would like to thank the corporate sponsors who made the 2011 AANP Foundation Scholarship & Grant Program possible.

AANP
Amgen
APEA
Astrazeneca
Boehringer Ingelheim
Central Texas NP Association
Dey Pharma
Egg Nutrition Center
Endo Pharmaceuticals
General Mills
Health Monitor
Johnson & Johnson
Minute Clinic
Nipro Diagnostics
Novo Nordisk
Pfizer
Pharmavite
Purdue Pharma
sanofi-aventis
Take Care Health
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Truvia
Upsher-Smith
United Soybean Board

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