Population and Global

​Health​ Committee

(Formerly named the Community Health & Disaster Preparedness Committee.
​Currently combined with former committee, Global Initiatives in Nursing)

"Advocate. Change. Teach (A.C.T)"

Taylor Vincent 
 Vice President
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA​
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What is the Role of the
​Population and Global Health Committee?

The committee's role is to disseminate information to the membership about worldwide improvement of health, reduction of disparities, protection against global health threats, and disaster preparedness.

Taylor Vincent, Vice President and Chair,
​Population and Global Health Committee, Summer Memo

My name is Taylor Vincent, Vice President and Population and Global Health Committee Chair. I am very honored and excited to serve and represent you all this year. We have some exciting things planned for this year. Alongside me on this committee are Camila Fred and Lauren Newhouse.
 
In June, we came together virtually to discuss our goals for the committee, create a 2021 theme, plan projects for the upcoming year, and to discuss our goals for the organization. We are excited to announce the 2021-2022 theme for Population and Global Health Committee as A.C.T.  This is an acronym that we believe will inspire committees across the country to bring action to our committee goals and purpose.
 
The Acronym stands for: Advocate * Change * Teach
 
This year’s theme was cultivated around resolutions passed by the House of Delegates and aligns with The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report which was just recently released. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 reported that achieving health equity should be the focus for the future of nurses. This report defines health inequities as, “systematic differences in the opportunities that groups have to achieve optimal health, leading to unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes.” These inequities, “disproportionately impact people of color; the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities; those with low income; and those living in rural areas.” As a committee, we chose resolutions bringing awareness to unrepresented communities that have a lack of access to resources and advocates. 
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Taylor Vincent, Vice President and Chair, Population and Global Health Committee, speaks on "Advocate, Change, Teach (A.C.T)"

Taylor Vincent, 2021-2022 Vice President and Chair, Population and Global Health Committee, speaks on "Advocate, Change, Teach (A.C.T)" during the 2021 NSNA Leadership U Summer Summit.

What nursing students need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Perhaps you are not on the front lines today—but you will be in the future. Nursing students have a role to play in both being vaccinated and educating others about the vaccine. You may even be helping to vaccinate the public as a volunteer and for clinical credit.

For every vaccine administered across the country, in most instances, there will be a nurse on the other side of the syringe. "Whether in hospitals, or making logistical decisions behind the scenes, nurses will be the driving force of distribution efforts in the United States, providing immeasurable value and needed perspective from the boardroom to the bedside and everywhere in between," said Dr. Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, Interim Executive Director, Jonas Nursing & Veterans Healthcare. "Consistently ranked by the public as the most trusted profession in the healthcare landscape, nurses are in a unique position to provide the public with the facts during this time of confusion."

For the public, nurses represent the face of this vaccine. Working together, we have the power to educate our families, patients, peers, colleagues, and friends about vaccination and safety measures.

First step is to learn as much as you can about the vaccine so that you are ready to answer questions.  One target audience for vaccine education is your fellow college students. Get your chapter involved. Look at these trusted resources to begin learning more.

For more information click here.

Become a Champion with Shot@Life

Shot@Life Champions share a passion for advocating on behalf of children around the globe. In this webinar, learn more about the UN Foundation Shot@Life Champion program and how you can take action to ensure that children everywhere have access to lifesaving vaccines. ​

Sponsored by Shot@Life and NSNA Population and Global Health Committee

Upcoming Population and Global Health Committee
​Quarterly Awards

  • Quarter 1 (Sept 15-Dec 14): Advocate: Shows us what you’re advocating for based on one of our 4 resolutions
  • Quarter 2 (Dec 15 - March 14): Change: show us what you’ve changed maybe introducing a resolution, something you’ve change within your school or community
  • Quarter 3 (March 15 -June 14): Teach: How have you educated your community? Submit a poster on what you’ve been teaching. 
  • Quarter 4 (June 15 -Sept 14): Putting it all together: ACT -- Tell us how you A.C.T this year 

A Hot Topic: Climate and Nursing

Dr. Barbara Sattler, Professor
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Plenary Session - April 6, 2018
66th Annual Convention - Nashville, Tennessee

The Future of Nursing 2020-2030

The National Academies of Sciences - Engineering - Medicine
The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Philadelphia Town Hall - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
July 24, 2019

​Invited Comments Presented by:
Elise Krikorian, Director and Chair, Population and Global Health Committee, National Student Nurses Association; Junior Nursing Student, Penn State University
Please see below to read Elise Krikorian's write-up of this opportunity. 

“Over this summer, I was given the opportunity to represent the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) at the Future of Nursing Town Hall Event in Philadelphia and participate in NSNA’s Leadership Conference. Being able to speak with many nursing leaders and connect with students all over the country, I was once again inspired by the impact nurses can have. Read More
Submit Your International Experiences

​​Have you traveled overseas, experienced the need for cultural competence, or encountered global health issues?  The Population and Global Health Committee is looking for students with personal experiences to feature on our web page!  Please email nsna@nsna.org attn: Sarah with your topic for approval.

Check out the International Council of Nurses

​The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of 135 national nursing associations representing millions of nurses worldwide.  Operated  by nurses and leading  nursing internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all and sound health policies globally.  Connect with nurses  around the globe, expand your horizons and start or continue a discussion on issues of interest to nursing students.

Join the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Student Network
Connect with nursing students from around the globe on the ICN Student Network! Expand your horizons and start or continue a discussion on issues of interest to nursing students. 

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