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| There is an active program of VA Nursing Research. The National Nursing Executive Council (NNEC) chartered a group called the Nursing Research Advisory Group (NRAG) in April 2001. The NRAG is responsible for nursing research strategic planning at the national level. The group is made up of nurse researchers from all parts of the country. |
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| The Advance Practice Nursing web page was established by the Advanced Practice Nursing Advisory Group. The mission is to increase communication, networking, and collaboration among APNs and other health professionals to assist in the promotion of quality health care to the veterans we serve. |
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| VHA & VA Information |
| VA Office of Policy, Planning & Preparedness |
| View current VA strategic planning and policy |
| National Center for Ethics in Health Care |
| Center for Minority Veterans |
| Center for Women Veterans |
| VA Polytrauma System of Care |
| Traumatic Brain Injury Information |
| Federal Nursing & National Healthcare Partners |
AMSUS
The Society of Federal Health Agencies |
NIH
National Institute of Health |
FDA
Food & Drug Administration |
Military RN
The site for military nurses |
FNSC
Federal Nursing Services Council |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Nursing 
Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation activities to decrease nurse staffing shortages and improve the quality of nursing care by transforming care delivery. |
Discover Nursing
"Campaign for Nursing's Future" (sponsored by Johnson & Johnson) |
National Quality Forum
NQF activities contributing to quality, patient safety, and healthcare outcomes |
| Professional Organizations |
 Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs
NOVA is a nationwide, voluntary organization composed of registered nurses employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs |
American Nurses Association
ANA-Professional organization for RNs |
American Organization of Nurse Executives
AONE-Professional Organization for Nurse Executives |
Sigma Theta Tau-International
Nursing honors society |
| Health Promotion & Disease Prevention |
VA National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Provides programs, education and coordination to enhance health, well-being and quality of life for veterans |
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| Move! Program |
| National VA weight management program |
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VA Office of Quality & Performance
Seeking ways to improve quality of VA care, establish clinical practice guidelines, etc. |
CDC
Centers for Disease Control |
HealthyPeople2010
Statement of US national health objectives |
HealthierUS
President's HealthierUS initiative helps Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness |
HealthierUS Tool
List of resources to help achieve HealthierU.S. national initiative |
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ACP PIER Plus from STAT!Ref
New online resource for patient care staff
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