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American Academy of Nursing Releases Position Statement on Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention The American Academy of Nursing ( Academy ) has released a position statement on firearm safety and violence prevention . The Academy has long supported policies to reduce firearm violence . Firearm violence , from suicides to mass shootings , is an epidemic in the United States , and as such , a public health approach to addressing the causes and risk factors leading to violence is necessary to safeguard the health of the nation . The Academy ’ s position was built on current research , national statistics , and evidencebased recommendations .
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Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address Wednesday , April 12 , 2023 , 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm NSNA 71st Annual Convention Keynote Speaker Nelda Godfrey , PhD , ACNS-BC , RN , FAAN , ANEF Nelda Godfrey is Professor and Associate Dean for Innovative Partnerships and Practice at the University of Kansas School of Nursing , Kansas City , KS . A thought leader in nursing innovation and education , Dr . Godfrey writes often on new care delivery models that can be influenced by a stronger emphasis on the nurse within — researching and developing strategies to create the whole person experience in nursing practice going forward . Her work with the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing is transforming the way nurses , health care professionals and society understanding what it means to “ think , act and feel like a nurse .” This work offers new language and new knowledge for the journey — helping nurses heal , flourish and expertly care for others .
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