WHAT'S NEW AT AWHONN

AWHONN Headquarters Holiday Closing

Please note that the AWHONN office will be closed in celebration of the holiday season, from December 26, 2016 through January 2, 2017. We will re-open on January 3. We wish our members and friends a safe and happy holiday season.

Nursing Care of the Woman with Diabetes in Pregnancy

AWHONN’s first evidence-based clinical practice guideline addressing diabetes, provides comprehensive recommendations for nurses who care for women with diabetes-- types 1 or 2 and gestational diabetes (A1 or A2)--during pregnancy, labor and postpartum, and their babies. Included are recommendations for blood glucose targets and monitoring in pregnancy, intravenous insulin administration during labor, and neonatal hypoglycemia and feeding guidelines. The guideline will be invaluable for nurses, midwives, and nurse-practitioners working in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
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Awards of Excellence Nominations Open

The AWHONN Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the AWHONN Awards of Excellence to recognize members who have made a significant or outstanding contribution to the specialties of women’s health, obstetric or neonatal nursing at the local, state, national or international level. The Board of Directors has revised the awards to be presented in each of the following three areas: Practice (2 awards: one for bedside nurses and one for Advanced Practice Nurses), Leadership and Education (2 awards: one for academic or scholarly education and one for clinical education). If you are interested in nominating a candidate, click here to complete the online application package. Self-nominations will not be accepted or allowed. The deadline for submitting a completed application package is Midnight (EST), Friday, February 10, 2017.
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Postpartum Discharge Education Program

Through the new Postpartum Discharge Education (PDE) program, nurses and clinicians will learn that incorporating consistent messaging into postpartum teaching prior to new mother discharge, can save lives. Using AWHONN’s POST-BIRTH warning signs checklist, new mothers can be aware of symptoms they may experience in the postpartum period and know when to seek medical assistance. Learn more about the program, including the upcoming Implementation Community which starts February 22, 2017.

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Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI)

AWHONN’s Board of Directors will make TWO scholarships available for AWHONN members to attend the Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) program in the Washington, DC area. NIWI provides nurses with the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative process. This three-day conference will energize and prepare attendees to become actively involved in the health policy process at the local, state and national levels.

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