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National Association for Gun Rights Delivers Petitions to ATF Headquarters
LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The National Association for Gun Rights issued the following news release:
Washington, D.C.- Representatives of the National Association for Gun Rights delivered tens of thousands of petitions to ATF Headquarters this morning opposing the Biden Administration's and ATF's executive actions to bypass Congress and institute de facto Universal Background Checks on the American people.
Petitions being delivered by Hunter King, Director of Government Relations and Dudley Brown, President.
"The ATF and Joe Biden have a shameful history of making end runs around Congress
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LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The National Association for Gun Rights issued the following news release:
Washington, D.C.- Representatives of the National Association for Gun Rights delivered tens of thousands of petitions to ATF Headquarters this morning opposing the Biden Administration's and ATF's executive actions to bypass Congress and institute de facto Universal Background Checks on the American people.
Petitions being delivered by Hunter King, Director of Government Relations and Dudley Brown, President.
"The ATF and Joe Biden have a shameful history of making end runs around Congressand the Constitution to force their totalitarian style edicts on law-abiding citizens of the United States and we are sick of it," said Dudley Brown, President of the National Association for Gun Rights.
President Biden's efforts to pass gun control legislatively have had limited success, so he has increasingly turned to executive actions and using the ATF to impose his gun control policies.
The National Association for Gun Rights has been fighting Universalization of Gun Background Checks (Registration) since the Toomey-Manchin Congressional fight in 2013.
"The history of gun registration is long and bloody," said Brown. "Regime after regime have tread the same path of gun controls leading to confiscation and disarming of law-abiding citizens."
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The National Association for Gun Rights is the nation's largest "no compromise" pro-gun organization, with 4.5 million members nationwide.
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Original text here: https://gunrights.org/national-association-for-gun-rights-delivers-petitions-to-atf-headquarters/
[Category: Political]
NVCA Updates Model Legal Documents to Support Venture Ecosystem
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024:
WASHINGTON, DC- The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) announced today it has updated five of its model legal documents, which are freely available to venture investors, startups, and other members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as part of NVCA's commitment to supporting new company formation. The revised model documents have been updated to reflect evolving market norms on key deal terms, address updates to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), and recent
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024:
WASHINGTON, DC- The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) announced today it has updated five of its model legal documents, which are freely available to venture investors, startups, and other members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as part of NVCA's commitment to supporting new company formation. The revised model documents have been updated to reflect evolving market norms on key deal terms, address updates to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), and recentcase law.
"NVCA's Model Legal Documents are a cornerstone resource for the startup community," said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. "Thanks to the General Counsel Advisory Board's dedication, these industry-standard documents are continually refined to help venture investors and entrepreneurs negotiate with confidence and navigate today's complex deal landscape. These updates ensure that our resources stay current with the latest legal and market developments, reinforcing the stability and growth of startups nationwide."
The revised documents include:
* Certificate of Incorporation
* Stock Purchase Agreement
* Investors' Rights Agreement
* Voting Agreement
* Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement
To access all NVCA model legal documents, please click here (https://nvca.org/model-legal-documents/).
NVCA thanks the members of the General Counsel Advisory Board for their generous time and effort in this initiative. The Board was created to maintain and update the model legal documents, helping investors and entrepreneurs make informed decisions to foster the growth of new technologies.
NVCA General Counsel Advisory Board Members:
* Jeffrey Wolters - Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
* Stephen Bigler - Richards, Layton & Finger
* Matthew Bonner - DCM Ventures
* Jason Doren - ARCH Venture Partners
* Stephan Eberle - Scale Venture Partners
* Jennifer Fang - Wilson Sonsini
* Inga Goldbard - GV
* Jonathan Gworek - Morse
* Michael Kendall - Goodwin
* Danielle Naftulin- Cooley LLP
* Joe Raffetto - Gunderson Dettmer
* Sarah Reed - RA Capital Management, LP
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit http://www.nvca.org.
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Original text here: https://nvca.org/press_releases/nvca-updates-model-legal-documents-to-support-venture-ecosystem/
[Category: Financial Services]
NFA Orders New Jersey-Based Commodity Pool Operator Scalebuilder LLC to Pay a $200,000 Fine
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release:
NFA has ordered Scalebuilder LLC (Scalebuilder) to pay a $200,000 fine. Scalebuilder is an NFA Member commodity pool operator located in Summit, N.J.
The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Scalebuilder, in which the firm neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the Complaint.
In its Decision, the BCC found that Scalebuilder allowed unregistered individuals to act as associated persons without
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release:
NFA has ordered Scalebuilder LLC (Scalebuilder) to pay a $200,000 fine. Scalebuilder is an NFA Member commodity pool operator located in Summit, N.J.
The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Scalebuilder, in which the firm neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the Complaint.
In its Decision, the BCC found that Scalebuilder allowed unregistered individuals to act as associated persons withoutbeing NFA Associates in violation of NFA Bylaw 301(b) and failed to report individuals as principals of the firm in violation of NFA Registration Rule 208. The BCC also found Scalebuilder failed to supervise its operations and employees, in violation of NFA Compliance Rule 2-9(a).
The complete text of the Complaint and Decision can be viewed on NFA's website (https://www.nfa.futures.org/).
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Original text here: https://www.nfa.futures.org/news/newsRel.asp?ArticleID=5686
[Category: Financial Services]
Introducing CarbonStar: The First Binational Standard for Quantifying the Carbon Intensity of Concrete
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 31 -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association), the World Cement Association, and the American Public Health Association announce the introduction of CarbonStar(R), a new binational standard to quantify the carbon impact of concrete. CarbonStar [CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar(R): Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification] provides a simple, rigorous way to compare the embodied carbon in concrete. Concrete is the most-used
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SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 31 -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association), the World Cement Association, and the American Public Health Association announce the introduction of CarbonStar(R), a new binational standard to quantify the carbon impact of concrete. CarbonStar [CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar(R): Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification] provides a simple, rigorous way to compare the embodied carbon in concrete. Concrete is the most-usedbuilding material on the planet and is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
"CarbonStar is the only bi-national standard for the quantification and verification of the carbon intensity in concrete," said Greg Kats, CEO of the Smart Surfaces Coalition. "We are working with cities that make up more than 10 percent of the US population, and our city partners all want to cut pollution and become more resilient. CarbonStar is essential because it is the first user-friendly standard enabling cities to effectively quantify and decarbonize their concrete."
Developed by consensus with leading industry, government, academic, and other experts working together since 2020, CarbonStar is an official American and Canadian standard that is compliant with both the American National Standards Institute and the Standards Council of Canada accreditation requirements.
"The publication of the CarbonStar standard provides a way for project owners to quantify and specify carbon intensity of concrete," said Ian Riley, CEO of the World Cement Association. It offers stakeholders a comprehensive guide to utilizing low-carbon and carbon-sequestering concrete materials, placing sustainability at the forefront of development. "This is an important step forward for the construction and concrete industries," Riley said.
"Successful climate-change mitigation and carbon sequestration requires rigorous consensus standards. CarbonStar provides this for the essential effort of decarbonizing concrete," said Sarah Saltzer, who served on the standard development committee and is Managing Director of the Stanford University Center for Carbon Storage.
Establishing a universal approach for calculating the carbon intensity of concrete enables consistent carbon quantification of various concrete products, regardless of their production methods or materials. That's why the San Francisco Airport has already started using CarbonStar as a core part of their $11 billion infrastructure upgrade project. "CarbonStar provides design, construction, and concrete manufacturing professionals with the ability to specify low embodied carbon concrete mixes as they address their building projects' approach to reducing impacts on climate change," said Anthony Bernheim, SFO Healthy and Resilient Buildings Program Manager. "SFO is using CarbonStar for its infrastructure upgrade because it is a rigorous and relatively simple method to measure the carbon intensity of concrete."
The CarbonStar standards committee included representatives from the General Services Administration, which manages most US federal buildings, the Department of General Services, which oversees California's public buildings, and other technical experts from both the United States and Canada, including major building owners. CarbonStar is modeled on Energy Star.
Leading health advocates support the new standard. "CarbonStar is already enabling innovation that addresses not just global warming, but other health damaging pollution as well. As the leading voice for public health in the United States, the American Public Health Association is keenly aware of the enormous health costs of climate change, which disproportionately burden the most climate-sensitive populations," said Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, MD, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association.
CarbonStar includes a calculator, allowing users to directly assess the embodied carbon in concrete. The CarbonStar standard and calculator support existing marketplace products--including Environmental Product Declarations--to help provide consistent and rigorous quantification of the carbon impacts of various forms of concrete and concrete mixes.
For general information about CarbonStar, please visit the CSA Group webpage. The CarbonStar standard and calculator are available here. For more information about the potential use and application of CarbonStar adoption, please visit http://www.carbonstarstandard.org.
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The Smart Surfaces Coalition is a collaboration of 40 partner organizations dedicated to transforming cities through smarter, more resilient surface technologies such as highly reflective roofs and low-carbon concrete. Citywide Smart Surfaces adoption enables cities to cut summer heat, reduce energy consumption, address urban inequality, improve public health and slow global warming.
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CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in North American standards development and in product testing, inspection, and certification around the world. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.
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The American Public Health Association champions optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. With our broad-based member community and 150-year perspective, we influence federal policy to improve the public's health. Learn more at http://www.apha.org.
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Original text here: https://www.apha.org/news-and-media/news-releases/apha-news-releases/2024/carbonstar
[Category: Health Care]
IFPA Joins White House for Annual Hallo-READ Celebration, Treats Guests to Thousands of Pounds of Fresh Produce, Pumpkins and Flowers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release:
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is proud to provide thousands of pumpkins, apples, baby carrots, and vibrant mums for the annual White House Halloween festivities, hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
As part of today's White House "Hallo-READ!" event, more than 8,000 local public-school students and military-connected children will gather on the White House South Lawn for an exciting afternoon of trick-or-treating. Participants and their families will receive
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release:
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is proud to provide thousands of pumpkins, apples, baby carrots, and vibrant mums for the annual White House Halloween festivities, hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
As part of today's White House "Hallo-READ!" event, more than 8,000 local public-school students and military-connected children will gather on the White House South Lawn for an exciting afternoon of trick-or-treating. Participants and their families will receiveseasonal mini pumpkins, and apples and baby carrots for healthy snacks provided by IFPA members. In addition to treats, IFPA is adding to the celebration's festive fall atmosphere with thousands of pumpkins and flowers sourced from farms across the U.S.
IFPA's support includes Sarah's Homegrown(R) Heirloom, Jack O'Lantern and mini pumpkins from Frey Farms with farms throughout the Midwest and Southeast, whole apples from Yes! Apples in Glenmont, N.Y., snack-sized bags of baby carrots from Grimmway Farms in Bakersfield, Calif., and vibrant mums from Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, N.C., to add fresh floral decor throughout the South Lawn. Keany Produce & Gourmet in Landover, Md., is providing wholesale-distributor services for IFPA's fresh produce donations.
"IFPA is honored to take part in the cherished tradition of Halloween at the White House. This celebration is a fantastic opportunity to showcase fresh, healthy treats and highlight the abundance of U.S. grown produce by our member companies," said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. "Featuring fresh produce in our nation's capital underscores the vital role the produce industry plays in every community and is central to our mission to remove barriers to healthful eating by expanding access to fresh produce wherever children live, learn, and play. The White House provides a perfect setting to advance this goal, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this joyful event."
The celebration of fresh continues after the trick-or-treat festivities after the White House event when IFPA will donate Frey Farms pumpkins to DC Central Kitchen, a renowned nonprofit and social enterprise dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty through job training and providing nutritious food where it is needed most. These pumpkins will be used in holiday meals distributed to the local community.
"From the White House to your house, and every household in between, our industry is at the table providing nourishment and wellness with healthy food and beautiful flowers. We are proud to collaborate with DC Central Kitchen to serve our D.C. neighbors delicious holiday meals while ensuring none of our beautiful products go to waste," said Burns.
IFPA will share updates on the journey of these donations on freshproduce.com and across its social media platforms.
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Original text here: https://www.freshproduce.com/who-we-are/press-center/2024/ifpa-joins-white-house-for-annual-hallo-read-celebration-treats-guests-to-thousands-of-pounds-of-fresh-produce-pumpkins-and-flowers/
[Category: Food/Beverage]
American Academy of Neurology: Costs Still on the Rise for Drugs for Neurological Diseases
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease continues to rise, especially for MS drugs, according to a study published in the October 30, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that average out-of-pocket costs for drugs for MS increased by 217% over a nine-year period.
Costs have dropped for medications
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease continues to rise, especially for MS drugs, according to a study published in the October 30, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that average out-of-pocket costs for drugs for MS increased by 217% over a nine-year period.
Costs have dropped for medicationswhere generic versions have been introduced.
"In some cases the out-of-pocket cost to patients has increased much more than the total cost of the drug, indicating that patients are taking on a disproportionate amount of the burden of these cost increases," said study author Amanda V. Gusovsky, MPH, PhD of The Ohio State University in Columbus. "In other cases where generic drugs were introduced and the overall costs went down, the out-of-pocket costs to patients did not decrease, so they were not benefiting from these reductions."
For the study, researchers examined costs of drugs for five common neurological diseases from 2012 to 2021 using a large private health care claims database. The study involved 186,144 people with epilepsy, 169,127 with peripheral neuropathy, 60,861 with Alzheimer's or other dementia, 54,676 with MS and 45,909 with Parkinson's disease.
MS drugs had the largest increase in costs, with the average out-of-pocket drug cost increasing from $750 per year in 2012 to $2,378 per year in 2021. All MS drugs had increasing out-of-pocket costs.
"MS medications costs remain exceptionally high and pose a substantial financial burden to people with this devastating disease," Gusovsky said. "It's imperative that we develop policy solutions such as caps on costs, value-based pricing and encouraging production of generic drugs to address this issue."
The study found that the cost of several drugs for these diseases decreased by 48% to 80% in the years after a generic version of the drug was introduced.
Gusovsky said both neurologists and patients should consider the use of generic or biosimilar drugs where available to control costs. She noted that previous studies have shown that high costs can create burdens such as medical debt, skipping food or other essentials or not taking drugs as often as prescribed, which can possibly lead to complications and higher costs later.
A limitation of the study is that the data represents billed charges, which are an estimate of actual costs.
Learn more about brain health at BrainandLife.org, home of the American Academy of Neurology's free patient and caregiver magazine focused on the intersection of neurologic disease and brain health. Follow Brain & Life(R) on Facebook, X and Instagram.
When posting to social media channels about this research, we encourage you to use the hashtags #Neurology and #AANscience.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with over 40,000 members. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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JOURNAL: Neurology https://n.neurology.org/lookup/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210029
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Original text here: https://n.neurology.org/lookup/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210029
[Category: Medical]
ANA Enterprise Kicks Off Annual Research Symposium in New Orleans: Highlighting Innovation, AI and the Value of Nursing
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024:
Today, the renowned ANA Enterprise 2024 Research Symposium officially commenced activities as a pre-conference to the ANCC National Magnet Conference(R) and Pathway to Excellence Conference(R) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The focus for this year's symposium is on pioneering new approaches in nurse-led research through the lens of innovation, artificial intelligence, and the value of nursing.
The Research Symposium annually convenes hundreds of leading nurse researchers,
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024:
Today, the renowned ANA Enterprise 2024 Research Symposium officially commenced activities as a pre-conference to the ANCC National Magnet Conference(R) and Pathway to Excellence Conference(R) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The focus for this year's symposium is on pioneering new approaches in nurse-led research through the lens of innovation, artificial intelligence, and the value of nursing.
The Research Symposium annually convenes hundreds of leading nurse researchers,scientists, scholars and policymakers to engage in an interactive and meaningful experience designed for nurse leaders who are active in practice-based research. The goal of this conference every year is to advance nurse-led research by disseminating groundbreaking research findings and stimulating discussion among attendees on how to advance scientific knowledge and improve patient care. The theme for this year's symposium is "Elevating Nursing Through Innovation and Research."
"I am absolutely thrilled about this year's Research Symposium," said the Director of the Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management at ANA Enterprise, Marcela Campoli, PhD, MHA, BA, ASQ CQM/OE. "As part of our ongoing efforts to promote and enhance the understanding of the value of nurses, we are introducing timely topics that resonate not only with the nursing community but are also relevant to health care consumers and patients. AI, virtual nursing and telehealth are at the top of everyone's mind right now. The Research Symposium brings together top researchers and nurse leaders within the research community to collaborate on how to advance and evolve nursing practice to improve patient care delivery."
The Research Symposium serves as a major platform for networking and collaborative innovation within nursing research by gathering like-minded intellectuals across the country and around the world. Attendees have the unique opportunity to significantly influence research priorities and funding decisions while being at the forefront of cutting-edge nursing research. This event offers dynamic keynote presentations by nationally renowned nurse leaders, specialty workshops and three panel presentation tracks dedicated to each of the conference focus areas:
* AI-driven predictive analytics, telehealth platforms, and innovative programs promoting professional development.
* Research in nursing practice to enhance patient outcomes, including quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects.
* Success stories and best practices in nursing research programs, emphasizing training programs, mentorship, and collaborative efforts.
The ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management is the catalyst for this dynamic event. The Institute is advised by the ANA Enterprise Research Advisory Council which provides expert guidance and recommendations driving transformative initiatives that align with the mission of the ANA Enterprise to shape the future of nursing and health care. To learn more about the work that informs the ANA Enterprise Research Symposium, please visit: https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/nursing-research/
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About the ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management
The ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management is dedicated to advancing nursing research and promoting organizational excellence through quality management: Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management (nursingworld.org)
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About the ANA Enterprise
Established in 1896 and based in the Washington D.C metropolitan area, the ANA Enterprise is the longest-standing and most comprehensive advocate for nursing excellence. We unite the expertise and dedication of the American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and American Nurses Foundation to champion nurses, advance standards of excellence and inspire transformative change. With a powerful legacy and forward-thinking vision, our influence spans federal and local levels working through state affiliates and partners to amplify the voice of nurses across all practices and specialties. Every day, we harness the power of nurses to increase the value of the nursing profession and transform the health care experience for all.
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About the American Nurses Credentialing Center
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. ANCC recognizes health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits health care organizations that provide and approve continuing nursing education and accredits transition-to-practice programs that prepare nurses for new practice roles. For more information about ANCC, visit us at nursingworld.org/ANCC and follow us on Twitter. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001: 2015 certification.
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Original text here: https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2024/ana-kicks-off-research-symposium/
[Category: Nursing]
