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1 The most trusted profession in America! By 2025, it s predicted that there will be a shortfall of over half a million nurses, and a serious shortage of nurse educators. The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future seeks to bring more people into this rich and rewarding career, and to preserve the quality and availability of health care in the future. The Nursing Career Resource Guide aims to share information and resources provided by nursing organizations, schools, hospitals and other health care groups to help provide opportunities for students, nurses and educators alike. START BY SELECTING YOUR CHANNEL (You can switch views at any time) STUDENT NURSE NURSE NURSE EDUCATOR

2 An exciting and rewarding career in nursing starts here. Why is nursing the fastest-growing occupation in the U.S.? Find out by exploring all of the specialized areas this unique guide offers. Discover scholarships, read personal nurse profiles, take a career specialty quiz, or watch videos on nursing roles and contributions. As our population ages year after year, you ll see that there s never been a better opportunity to make a difference in people s lives. Make a career choice. Be a nurse. STUDENT NURSE

3 SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE We maintain the largest database of nursing-specific scholarships on the Internet. These scholarships are cross-referenced with schools within the database. Students can start applying for scholarships at the same time they re applying for schools. THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS/PROMISE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS The NSNA Foundation offers grants annually in the general scholarship and Promise of Nursing programs. Promise of Nursing Scholarships are available in selected U.S. regions. Your school/college of nursing s zip code determines eligibility for this new scholarship program, which is supported by fundraising events sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. 1

4 EDUCATION YOUR FUTURE IN NURSING In this free program, the user scenarios put a brand-new nurse into the hospital on her very first day, and simulate situations such as interacting with more experienced colleagues, patient scenarios, and more. This helps nursing students think through real-life situations. DOWNLOAD 1

5 EDUCATION NURSING ORGANIZATION INFORMATION DiscoverNursing.com is a centralized location for nursing organization information. We have compiled a comprehensive list of nursing organizations on the website. This is the authoritative list for many schools and students who are searching for more information on specific professions. The organizations appreciate being included in and linked to from our website, as it raises exposure for their specialties. 2

6 EDUCATION NURSING SCHOOLS WITH NO WAITING LIST Use the interactive online tool to find nursing programs without waiting lists by region. CAREER SPECIALTY QUIZ The online nursing specialty quiz can help you explore nursing professions suited to your personality, unique skills and preferred lifestyle. For instance, if you like a fast-paced, multifaceted environment, you might become an emergency room nurse or if you love children, you might explore pediatric nursing. TAKE THE QUIZ NURSE PROFILES Every nurse has a story. Use the interactive online tool to see the stories, get inspired and tell us yours. This is one of the most visited areas of DiscoverNursing.com. 3

7 COMMUNITY DONATE A PHOTO Make a difference with the pictures you share with Donate a Photo, a free app from Johnson & Johnson. Every photo you upload to FNSNA can support nursing student scholarships. DOWNLOAD 1 PRESS MATERIALS Our Media section of DiscoverNursing.com contains fact sheets on the nursing shortage, press releases about the Campaign activities, and quick facts about the impact the Campaign has made on the nursing profession. May 2013 About the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future About the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future May 2013 About the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future May 2013 Campaign Overview The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future is a multi-year, $50 million national initiative designed to enhance the image of the nursing profession, recruit new nurses and nurse faculty, and help retain nurses currently in the profession. Launched in February 2002, the Campaign celebrated its 10 th anniversary in 2012, and works in cooperation with professional nursing organizations, schools, hospitals and other healthcare groups to promote opportunities in nursing and increase awareness of the value of the nursing profession to our society and America s healthcare community. In 2011, the Campaign received the inaugural Nurse 21 Corporate/Foundation Award of Excellence from the UCLA School of Nursing due to its groundbreaking and far reaching efforts that transformed nursing science. Previously, the National League for Nursing (NLN) bestowed its prestigious President s Award for Transforming the Image of Nursing to the Campaign in 2010 for its continued work to provide a positive image of nursing. Prior to receiving the award from NLN, the Campaign earned the Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership for demonstrating a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that empower employees and communities, as well as advance strategic business interests. Campaign Overview The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future is a multi-year, $50 million national initiative designed to enhance the image of the nursing profession, recruit new nurses and nurse faculty, and help retain nurses currently in the profession. Launched in February 2002, the Campaign celebrated its 10 th anniversary in 2012, and works in cooperation with professional nursing organizations, schools, hospitals and other healthcare groups to promote opportunities in nursing and increase awareness of the value of the nursing profession to our society and America s healthcare community. In 2011, the Campaign received the inaugural Nurse 21 Corporate/Foundation Award of Excellence from the UCLA School of Nursing due to its groundbreaking and far reaching efforts that transformed nursing science. Previously, the National League for Nursing (NLN) bestowed its prestigious President s Award for Transforming the Image of Nursing to the Campaign in 2010 for its continued work to provide a positive image of nursing. Prior to receiving the award from NLN, the Campaign earned the Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership for demonstrating a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that empower employees and communities, as well as advance strategic business interests. Campaign Overview The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future is a multi-year, $50 million national initiative designed to enhance the image the nursing profession, recruit new nurses and nurse faculty, and help retain nurses currently in the profession. Launched in February 2002, the Campaign celebrated its 10 th anniversary in 2012, and works in cooperation with professional nursing organizations, schools, hospitals and other healthcare groups to promote opportunities in nursing and increase awareness of the value of the nursing profession to our society and America s healthcare community. In 2011, the Campaign received the inaugural Nurse 21 Corporate/Foundation Award of Excellence from the UCLA School of Nursing due to its groundbreaking and far reaching efforts that transformed nursing science. Previously, the National League for Nursing (NLN) bestowed its prestigious President s Award for Transforming the Image of Nursing to the Campaign in 2010 for its continued work to provide a positive image of nursing. Prior to receiving the award from NLN, the Campaign earned the Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership for demonstrating a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that empower employees and communities, as well as advance strategic business interests. Additional awards and recognitions include the American Academy of Nurses Recognition Award, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Corporate Citizen Award, American Association of Critical Care Nurses Pioneering Spirit Award, American Hospital Association Award of Honor, American Nurses Association Leadership Award, National Student Nurses Association Partnership Award, National Student Nurses Association s Honorary Membership Award, Nursing Spectrum Magazine Key Partner Award and Sigma Theta Tau International Sponsor of the Year Award, among others. According to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in April 2013, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future is cited as one of several major factors that have helped boost interest in the nursing profession since Developed and sustained with the assistance of an advisory panel of national nursing organizations, the Campaign for Nursing s Future includes: Scholarship, Grant and Fundraising Commitments A major goal of the Campaign is to raise funds for regional nursing communities. Promise of Nursing galas, hosted by the Campaign and held across the country, and other regional events have raised more than $19 million in nursing scholarships and grants, faculty fellowships and program expansion grants for schools of nursing across the U.S.to support nursing education. In partnership with the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association, the funds are awarded in cities and regions where the nursing shortage is most acute. As part of its Promise of Nursing galas, the Campaign sponsors a Promise of Nursing Video Challenge, encouraging local nurses and nursing students to capture their passion about nursing on camera. In addition, the Campaign supports a variety of innovative regional programs that promote nursing, including sponsoring nursing camps for elementary and high school students. Additional awards and recognitions include the American Academy of Nurses Recognition Award, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Corporate Citizen Award, American Association of Critical Care Nurses Pioneering Spirit Award, American Hospital Association Award of Honor, American Nurses Association Leadership Award, National Student Nurses Association Partnership Award, National Student Nurses Association s Honorary Membership Award, Nursing Spectrum Magazine Key Partner Award and Sigma Theta Tau International Sponsor of the Year Award, among others. According to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in April 2013, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future is cited as one of several major factors that have helped boost interest in the nursing profession since Developed and sustained with the assistance of an advisory panel of national nursing organizations, the Campaign for Nursing s Future includes: Additional awards and recognitions include the American Academy of Nurses Recognition Award, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Corporate Citizen Award, American Association of Critical Care Nurses Pioneering Spirit Award, American Hospital Association Award of Honor, American Nurses Association Leadership Award, National Student Nurses Association Partnership Award, National Student Nurses Association s Honorary Membership Award, Nursing Spectrum Magazine Key Partner Award and Sigma Theta Tau International Sponsor of the Year Award, among others. According to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in April 2013, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future is cited as one of several major factors that have helped boost interest in the nursing profession since Developed and sustained with the assistance of an advisory panel of national nursing organizations, the Campaign for Nursing s Future includes: Scholarship, Grant and Fundraising Commitments A major goal of the Campaign is to raise funds for regional nursing communities. Promise of Nursing galas, hosted by the Campaign and held across the country, and other regional events have raised more than $19 million in nursing scholarships and grants, faculty fellowships and program expansion grants for schools of nursing across the U.S.to support nursing education. In partnership with the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association, the funds are awarded in cities and regions where the nursing shortage is most acute. 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8 VIDEOS/MEDIA A DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEOS The Day in the Life video series profiles nurses in specific specialties and goes into their background and life in and outside of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES HEAL NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS One of the most visible parts of the Campaign are the commercials. Nurses Heal focuses on the narrative of healing with an emotional component. PATIENT PERSPECTIVES SERIES This video series started with the idea that patients rarely ever see their nurses again, which means nurses don t get the thank-yous they so richly deserve. Through a series of three videos, we brought patients (and their families) back together with the nurses who had treated and sometimes saved them, with touching and emotional results. WATCH ONLINE WATCH ONLINE 1

9 VIDEOS/MEDIA NURSES: THEIR VITAL ROLE IN TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTARY Nurses: Their Vital Role in Transforming Healthcare, narrated by Joan Lunden, is a 30-minute documentary exploring the impact of nursing on our nation s health care system, in our community, on patients and their families, and of course, on the nurses themselves. We look at the role of nurses on the front lines of health care, as well as the backbone of patient treatment. We will see how their observational skills, advanced knowledge, interventions and compassionate care help patients manage their medical needs. The video is intended to be used as a starting point to engage communities, health care leaders and government officials in the discussion around the impact of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES NURSING GANG WEBSITE An animated nursing adventure with characters that appeal to school-age kids and get them interested in the profession of nursing. VISIT SITE 2

10 SUPPORT CAREER MANAGEMENT TIPS NURSING NOTES E-NEWSLETTER Monthly e-newsletter; NURSING NOTES LIVE An audio extension of the HAPPY NURSE The mobile app and online game offer a fun For nursing students and veteran nurses: content-based resource that discusses trends award-winning monthly e-newsletter, Nursing way for nurses to play and de-stress. Tips for landing your dream nursing job are highlighted and topics impacting the profession, nursing Notes, this podcast series offers interviews with DOWNLOAD in 4 new videos and a specialties, nurse profiles, nurses, specialty insights, downloadable guide to help educational resources and news. you prepare for interviews and manage your career. and more. READ LISTEN 1

11 SUPPORT NURSING NOTES BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON ON FACEBOOK Facebook Fan Page for the Campaign s nursing community. LIKE US NURSING NOTES ON TWITTER Twitter feed for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US NURSING NOTES ON PINTEREST Pinterest boards for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US 2

12 SUPPORT JNJ DISCOVER NURSING YOUTUBE CHANNEL Dedicated YouTube channel for the Campaign s nursing-related video resources, national commercials, Day in the Life videos, and more. WATCH ONLINE DISCOVERNURSING.COM The main website for the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future, DiscoverNursing.com has thousands of pages/resources, profiles of nurses, databases, funding options, and specialty details. This is the go-to resource on the Internet for people interested in the nursing profession. 3

13 SUPPORT RECRUITMENT BROCHURES We offer free general brochures describing the nursing shortage and outlining the path to becoming a nurse. Millions of these brochures are in circulation worldwide. RECRUITMENT POSTERS We offer free posters that inspire and motivate people to become nurses. Millions of these posters are in circulation worldwide. ORDER SPECIALTY BROCHURES Free brochures featuring individual specialties were developed to further and more specifically encourage nursing students to consider specialties from the beginning of their education/interest in nursing. These specialties include Nurse Educator, Long-Term Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, and School Nurse. ORDER ORDER SEA ALGUIEN. SEA UNA ENFERMERA. 4

14 SUPPORT SCHOOL BOOKCOVERS Free book wraps, featuring The Nursing Gang, teach kids about the nursing profession and give their textbooks a fun look. CAR MAGNETS Free graphic circular magnets for your car allow you to show your appreciation for nurses and raise awareness about the nursing profession. ORDER ORDER 5

15 Making a difference. Every day. As a nurse, you re aware of many specialized areas in the industry. This guide is designed to provide a deeper look into the areas that interest you. Learn about a special leadershiptraining program, watch a touching series that reunites patients with the nurses who treated them, take refresher courses offered by hospitals or go online for the Virtual Nurse Manager course endorsed by national health care agencies. You ll remember why you originally got into this profession! NURSES

16 SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE We maintain the largest database of nursing-specific scholarships on the Internet. These scholarships are cross-referenced with schools within the database. Students can start applying for scholarships at the same time they re applying for schools. JOHNSON & JOHNSON /AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING (AACN) MINORITY NURSE FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS This collaborative effort provides financial support, mentoring and leadership development to minority graduate students committed to teaching in schools of nursing after graduation. 1 Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc This document is published by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents. This document is intended for U.S.

17 SCHOLARSHIPS THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS/PROMISE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS The NSNA Foundation offers grants annually in the general scholarship and Promise of Nursing programs. Promise of Nursing Scholarships are available in selected U.S. regions. Your school/college of nursing s zip code determines eligibility for this new scholarship program, which is supported by fundraising events sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. AWHONN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM Launched in 2007, the Emerging Leaders Program engages nurses in a formal, year-long leadership training program. 2

18 SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FUTURE OF NURSING SCHOLARS PROGRAM A PhD scholarship program for nurses pursuing higher education, this scholarship is research-focused. 3

19 EDUCATION NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING (NLN) LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Funded in part by Johnson & Johnson and bringing together experienced professionals, a world-class faculty, and dynamic curricula, the NLN Leadership Institute comprises three full-year programs that help nurse faculty develop strong leadership skills. NURSING SCHOOLS WITH NO WAITING LIST Use the interactive online tool to find nursing programs without waiting lists by region. REFRESHER COURSES This section of DiscoverNursing.com lists refresher courses offered by hospitals. 1

20 EDUCATION YOUR FUTURE IN NURSING In this free program, the user scenarios put a brand-new nurse into the hospital on her very first day, and simulate situations such as interacting with more experienced colleagues, patient scenarios, and more. This helps nursing students think through real-life scenarios. DOWNLOAD VIRTUAL NURSE MANAGER Virtual nurse manager was released in This program uses real life scenarios to teach management skills to newly promoted nurse managers. The goal of this program is to stop the attrition rate of nurse managers. This free program has been used by thousands of nurses and has been endorsed by the government and major health care agencies. ORDER 2

21 COMMUNITY DONATE A PHOTO Make a difference with the pictures you share with Donate a Photo, a free app from Johnson & Johnson. Every photo you upload to FNSNA can support nursing student scholarships. DOWNLOAD NURSES WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM/ AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Become an advocate for nursing! If you re interested in spreading the word about the profession, and the rewarding career that is nursing, you can get involved with the Nurses Who Make a Difference program, which was designed to help nurses speak to community center members as well as elementary, high school and college students, and more. 1 Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc This document is published by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents. This document is intended for U.S. residents only. Please see our Privacy Policy. Links on this document may take you to a website where our Privacy Policy does not apply. We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy of every

22 COMMUNITY NURSES: THEIR VITAL ROLE IN TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTARY Nurses: Their Vital Role in Transforming Healthcare, narrated by Joan Lunden, is a 30-minute documentary exploring the impact of nursing on our nation s health care system, in our community, on patients and their families, and of course, on the nurses themselves. We look at the role of nurses on the front lines of health care, as well as the backbone of patient treatment. We will see how their observational skills, advanced knowledge, interventions and compassionate care help patients manage their medical needs. The video is intended to be used as a starting point to engage communities, health care leaders and government officials in the discussion around the impact of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES THE NEXT SHIFT: NURTURING TOMORROW S NURSES Through Nurse.com, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future is offering seasoned RNs the opportunity to use storytelling to make a difference in the growth of their younger colleagues. 2

23 COMMUNITY MEN IN NURSING As national statistics indicate, men represent less than 10% of all registered nurses in the U.S. We share the vision along with many leading nursing organizations to help bolster the representation and visibility of men in the field of nursing and have made a conscious effort to showcase men in nursing roles via many of our collateral communications. Find organizations, scholarships, articles and more, all about men in the nursing profession at DiscoverNursing.com. 3

24 COMMUNITY PRESS MATERIALS Our Media section of DiscoverNursing.com contains fact sheets on the nursing shortage, press releases about the Campaign activities, and quick facts about the impact the Campaign has made on the nursing profession. 4

25 VIDEOS/MEDIA A DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEOS The Day in the Life video series profiles nurses in specific specialties and goes into their background and life in and outside of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES HEAL NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS One of the most visible parts of the Campaign are the commercials. Nurses Heal focuses on the narrative of healing with an emotional component. PATIENT PERSPECTIVES SERIES This video series started with the idea that patients rarely ever see their nurses again, which means nurses don t get the thank-yous they so richly deserve. Through a series of three videos, we brought patients (and their families) back together with the nurses who had treated and sometimes saved them, with touching and emotional results. WATCH ONLINE WATCH ONLINE 1 Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc This document is published by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., which is solely responsible for its contents. This document is intended for U.S.

26 VIDEOS/MEDIA NURSES: THEIR VITAL ROLE IN TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTARY Nurses: Their Vital Role in Transforming Healthcare, narrated by Joan Lunden, is a 30-minute documentary exploring the impact of nursing on our nation s health care system, in our community, on patients and their families, and of course, on the nurses themselves. We look at the role of nurses on the front lines of health care, as well as the backbone of patient treatment. We will see how their observational skills, advanced knowledge, interventions and compassionate care help patients manage their medical needs. The video is intended to be used as a starting point to engage communities, health care leaders and government officials in the discussion around the impact of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES NURSING GANG WEBSITE An animated nursing adventure with characters that appeal to school-age kids and get them interested in the profession of nursing. VISIT SITE 2

27 SUPPORT HAPPY NURSE The mobile app and online game offer a fun way for nurses to play and de-stress. DOWNLOAD NURSING NOTES E-NEWSLETTER Monthly e-newsletter; content-based resource that discusses trends and topics impacting the profession, nursing specialties, nurse profiles, educational resources and more. READ NURSING NOTES LIVE An audio extension of the award-winning monthly e-newsletter, Nursing Notes, this podcast series offers interviews with nurses, specialty insights, and news. LISTEN 1

28 SUPPORT NURSING NOTES BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON ON FACEBOOK Facebook Fan Page for the Campaign s nursing community. LIKE US NURSING NOTES ON TWITTER Twitter feed for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US NURSING NOTES ON PINTEREST Pinterest boards for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US 2

29 SUPPORT JNJ DISCOVER NURSING YOUTUBE CHANNEL Dedicated YouTube channel for the Campaign s nursing-related video resources, national commercials, Day in the Life videos, and more. WATCH ONLINE DISCOVERNURSING.COM The main website for the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future, DiscoverNursing.com has thousands of pages/resources, profiles of nurses, databases, funding options, and specialty details. This is the go-to resource on the Internet for people interested in the nursing profession. 3

30 SUPPORT RECRUITMENT BROCHURES We offer free general brochures describing the nursing shortage and outlining the path to becoming a nurse. Millions of these brochures are in circulation worldwide. RECRUITMENT POSTERS We offer free posters that inspire and motivate people to become nurses. Millions of these posters are in circulation worldwide. ORDER SPECIALTY BROCHURES Free brochures featuring individual specialties were developed to further and more specifically encourage nursing students to consider specialties from the beginning of their education/interest in nursing. These specialties include Nurse Educator, Long-Term Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, and School Nurse. ORDER ORDER SEA ALGUIEN. SEA UNA ENFERMERA. 4

31 SUPPORT NURSE.COM NURSING EXCELLENCE/GEM AWARDS The Campaign serves as national sponsor for Nurse.com s prestigious Nursing Excellence Awards Program, which honors outstanding nurses in regions across the country and leads to selection of National Nurses of the Year. INFO FOR FOREIGN NURSES One inquiry we get quite a bit on DiscoverNursing.com is from nurses who studied in foreign countries and would like to transfer/start working in the United States. This is actually a complicated process that varies according to what country and how long they ve been in the United States, so we provide a comprehensive overview of the process and links to resources where they can start getting their paperwork in order. 5

32 SUPPORT SCHOOL BOOKCOVERS Free book wraps, featuring The Nursing Gang, teach kids about the nursing profession and give their textbooks a fun look. CAR MAGNETS Free graphic circular magnets for your car allow you to show your appreciation for nurses and raise awareness about the nursing profession. ORDER ORDER 6

33 Shaping the minds that save lives. What is life like as a Nurse Educator? If you have a real interest in learning more about nursing and this gratifying career, this is the place for you. Here you can get access to our Nurse Educator specialty brochure or order a DVD to learn more about this inspirational path. Get our Nursing Notes Live podcasts with interviews and specialty insights, and follow Nursing Notes on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. See how to blend your clinical expertise with a love for teaching! NURSE EDUCATOR

34 SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE We maintain the largest database of nursing-specific scholarships on the Internet. These scholarships are cross-referenced with schools within the database. Students can start applying for scholarships at the same time they re applying for schools. JOHNSON & JOHNSON /AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING (AACN) MINORITY NURSE FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS This collaborative effort provides financial support, mentoring and leadership development to minority graduate students committed to teaching in schools of nursing after graduation. 1

35 SCHOLARSHIPS THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS/PROMISE OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS The NSNA Foundation offers grants annually in the general scholarship and Promise of Nursing programs. Promise of Nursing Scholarships are available in selected U.S. regions. Your school/college of nursing s zip code determines eligibility for this new scholarship program, which is supported by fundraising events sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING (NLN) SENIOR DEANS AND DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Funded in part by Johnson & Johnson, and designed for deans and directors who have held their positions for more than five years, this program will re-energize and improve your ability to implement innovative strategies that meet the demands of nursing education and health care. 2

36 SCHOLARSHIPS AWHONN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM Launched in 2007, the Emerging Leaders Program engages nurses in a formal, year-long leadership training program. 3

37 EDUCATION NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING (NLN) LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Funded in part by Johnson & Johnson and bringing together experienced professionals, a world-class faculty, and dynamic curricula, the NLN Leadership Institute comprises three full-year programs that help nurse faculty develop strong leadership skills. 1

38 EDUCATION YOUR FUTURE IN NURSING In this free program, the user scenarios put a brand-new nurse into the hospital on her very first day, and simulate situations such as interacting with more experienced colleagues, patient scenarios, and more. This helps nursing students think through real-life scenarios. DOWNLOAD VIRTUAL NURSE MANAGER Virtual nurse manager was released in This program uses real life scenarios to teach management skills to newly promoted nurse managers. The goal of this program is to stop the attrition rate of nurse managers. This free program has been used by thousands of nurses and has been endorsed by the government and major health care agencies. ORDER 2

39 EDUCATION NURSING SCHOOLS WITH NO WAITING LIST Use the interactive online tool to find nursing programs without waiting lists by region. REFRESHER COURSES This section of DiscoverNursing.com lists refresher courses offered by hospitals. 3

40 COMMUNITY DONATE A PHOTO Make a difference with the pictures you share with Donate a Photo, a free app from Johnson & Johnson. Every photo you upload to FNSNA can support nursing student scholarships. DOWNLOAD NURSES WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM/ AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Become an advocate for nursing! If you re interested in spreading the word about the profession, and the rewarding career that is nursing, you can get involved with the Nurses Who Make a Difference program, which was designed to help nurses speak to community center members as well as elementary, high school and college students, and more. 1

41 COMMUNITY THE NEXT SHIFT: NURTURING TOMORROW S NURSES Through Nurse.com, the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future is offering seasoned RNs the opportunity to use storytelling to make a difference in the growth of their younger colleagues. PRESS MATERIALS Our Media section of DiscoverNursing.com contains fact sheets on the nursing shortage, press releases about the Campaign activities, and quick facts about the impact the Campaign has made on the nursing profession. 2

42 VIDEOS/MEDIA A DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEOS The Day in the Life video series profiles nurses in specific specialties and goes into their background and life in and outside of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES HEAL NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS One of the most visible parts of the Campaign are the commercials. Nurses Heal focuses on the narrative of healing with an emotional component. PATIENT PERSPECTIVES SERIES This video series started with the idea that patients rarely ever see their nurses again, which means nurses don t get the thank-yous they so richly deserve. Through a series of three videos, we brought patients (and their families) back together with the nurses who had treated and sometimes saved them, with touching and emotional results. WATCH ONLINE WATCH ONLINE 1

43 VIDEOS/MEDIA NURSES: THEIR VITAL ROLE IN TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTARY Nurses: Their Vital Role in Transforming Healthcare, narrated by Joan Lunden, is a 30-minute documentary exploring the impact of nursing on our nation s health care system, in our community, on patients and their families, and of course, on the nurses themselves. We look at the role of nurses on the front lines of health care, as well as the backbone of patient treatment. We will see how their observational skills, advanced knowledge, interventions and compassionate care help patients manage their medical needs. The video is intended to be used as a starting point to engage communities, health care leaders and government officials in the discussion around the impact of nursing. WATCH ONLINE NURSES NURSING GANG WEBSITE An animated nursing adventure with characters that appeal to school-age kids and get them interested in the profession of nursing. VISIT SITE 2

44 NURSING CAREER RESOURCE GUIDE NURSE EDUCATOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS COMMUNITY CONTACT US VIDEOS/MEDIA SUPPORT NURSE EDUCATOR DVD This free recruitment video helps future nurse educators learn more about this inspirational and rewarding specialty. ORDER DVD 1 2 3

45 SUPPORT HAPPY NURSE The Mobile app and online game offer a fun way for nurses to play and de-stress. DOWNLOAD NURSING NOTES E-NEWSLETTER Monthly e-newsletter; content-based resource that discusses trends and topics impacting the profession, nursing specialties, nurse profiles, educational resources and more. READ NURSING NOTES LIVE An audio extension of the award-winning monthly e-newsletter, Nursing Notes, this podcast series offers interviews with nurses, specialty insights, and news. LISTEN 1

46 SUPPORT NURSING NOTES BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON ON FACEBOOK Facebook Fan Page for the Campaign s nursing community. LIKE US NURSING NOTES ON TWITTER Twitter feed for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US NURSING NOTES ON PINTEREST Pinterest boards for the Campaign s nursing community. FOLLOW US 2

47 SUPPORT JNJ DISCOVER NURSING YOUTUBE CHANNEL Dedicated YouTube channel for the Campaign s nursing-related video resources, national commercials, Day in the Life videos, and more. WATCH ONLINE DISCOVERNURSING.COM The main website for the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future, DiscoverNursing.com has thousands of pages/resources, profiles of nurses, databases, funding options, and specialty details. This is the go-to resource on the Internet for people interested in the nursing profession. 3

48 SUPPORT RECRUITMENT BROCHURES We offer free general brochures describing the nursing shortage and outlining the path to becoming a nurse. Millions of these brochures are in circulation worldwide. RECRUITMENT POSTERS We offer free posters that inspire and motivate people to become nurses. Millions of these posters are in circulation worldwide. ORDER SPECIALTY BROCHURES Free brochures featuring individual specialties were developed to further and more specifically encourage nursing students to consider specialties from the beginning of their education/interest in nursing. These specialties include Nurse Educator, Long-Term Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, and School Nurse. ORDER ORDER SEA ALGUIEN. SEA UNA ENFERMERA. 4

49 SUPPORT NURSE.COM NURSING EXCELLENCE/GEM AWARDS The Campaign serves as national sponsor for Nurse.com s prestigious Nursing Excellence Awards Program, which honors outstanding nurses in regions across the country and leads to selection of National Nurses of the Year. CAR MAGNETS Free graphic circular magnets for your car allow you to show your appreciation for nurses and raise awareness about the nursing profession. ORDER SCHOOL BOOKCOVERS Free book wraps, featuring The Nursing Gang, teach kids about the nursing profession and give their textbooks a fun look. ORDER 5