Susan Sullivan

Location:
Santa Ana, CA
Service:
RN-BSN (RN with Bachelor's degree)
Status:
Active Nurse

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April 30
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Susu submitted the article: "New Website launched for National Nurse initiative.".
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" The dynamic grassroots nursing movement to create an Office of the National Nurse to shift our nation to focus on prevention continues to gain support. As major nursing organizations plan their 2008-09 annual meetings/conferences, they are encouraged to include discussion of the Office of the National Nurse initiative on their agendas. It is critical that their memberships of nurses across ..."
Susu commented on the article "76 Year Old Nurse Gives $1 Million to Nursing Education".
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"This wonderful altruistic woman is an excellent example of the degree to which nurses can influence others... I am inspired just reading about her...."
April 16
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Employer:
Public Health
Position:
RN PHN MSN

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    Susu

    3 months ago

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    Aren't we lucky!! The internet is so incredible..enabling persons with common interests to connect and act! I am so grateful to be living in this era... After 40+ years in nursing I know one thing for certain... US healthcare is in need of help! Many courses of action are being proposed, but the concept of establishing a National Nurse to promote prevention is, in my opinion, a fairly simple action that could yield so much return on investment. I urge every nurse to visit www.nationalnurse.org to see how this movement is growing and deserves consideration by all factions of healthcare. Elevating the Chief Nurse Officer of the USPHS to be a visible icon of professional nursing and guide all nurses in activities to shift our nation to focus on prevention is the goal... Why Nurses? Nursing is strategically positioned to become the driving force for prevention efforts in US healthcare. Nurses are the largest group of healthcare workers in the US, numbering nearly 3 million. Nurses are in the trenches at the frontline assessing need and delivering healthcare 24/7 in every community. Gallup polls repeatedly find the public rates nurses as the "most trusted" profession. The nurse workforce is educated, licensed, skilled, experienced and rich in cultural diversity and bi-lingual skills. Nurses are experienced with coordinating multidisciplinary team efforts. Nurses are ubiquitous; they work in a variety of community settings including hospitals, home health, public health, community clinics, K-12 schools, occupational health wellness programs and other provider agencies. These facts make nurses the logical existing resource to mobilize for prevention efforts. Also, universities and community colleges enroll thousands of nursing students every year that could earn community service hours, experience community nursing settings. Students can have active roles with local voluntary organizations such as the MRC and/or American Red Cross. Retirees can be involved too...because the critical shortage of manpower in the nursing profession will remain a challenge. Nursing will be bolstered in recognition and prestige with an Office of the National Nurse. This will enhance recruitment of youth into nursing, which is critical to continue quality health services for our nation. In addition, volunteering would allow continued involvement of the experienced and active boomers in the nurse workforce. Nurses are practical...this plan is practical...visit www.nationalnurse.org to learn more and join this important effort... It is a start in the right direction... then on to healthcare reform!! Nurses can lead ... let's do it!