H.R.3679 - National Nurse Act of 2011

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: National Nurse Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health. as introduced.

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12/14/11
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Eddie Johnson

D-TX

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Official Summary

12/15/2011--Introduced.National Nurse Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health within the Office of the Surgeon General. Includes among the duties of such position providing leadership and coordination of Public Health

Official Summary

12/15/2011--Introduced.National Nurse Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the position of National Nurse for Public Health within the Office of the Surgeon General. Includes among the duties of such position providing leadership and coordination of Public Health Service nursing professional affairs for the Office of the Surgeon General and other agencies of the Public Health Service, conducting media campaigns, and providing guidance and leadership for activities that will increase public safety and emergency preparedness. Requires the National Nurse for Public Health to:
(1) participate in identification of national health priorities,
(2) encourage volunteerism of nurses and strengthen the relationship between government agencies and health-related national organizations, and
(3) promote the dissemination of evidence-based practice in educating the public on health promotion and disease prevention activities.

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05/20/12
Search us - The National Nursing Network Organization Web Log

Announcing New Nursing Support for HR 3679, The Na... American ... HR 3679, the National Nurse Act of 2011 received powerful backing this past month from several prominent members of the House of Representatives.

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05/07/12
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson: Recognizing and Thanking Our ...

HR 3679 is a no-brainer! This simple legislation does not require additional funding and merits strong consideration for bi-partisan support. Having a National Nurse to shift our nation to focus on prevention will have a positive ...

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05/07/12
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson: Recognizing and Thanking Our ...

HR 3679 is a no-brainer! This simple legislation does not require additional funding and merits strong consideration for bi-partisan support. Having a National Nurse to shift our nation to focus on prevention will have a positive ...

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