March 2024

Leadership

Message from the Board

Robin Hardwick, PhD, FNP-C, AACRN, FAANP

Secretary, ANAC Board of Directors

Certified Nurses Day is a reminder of the importance of certification in demonstrating nursing excellence and providing the best possible care to patients. Certification in HIV nursing is a commitment to excellence and proficiency in providing care to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. It demonstrates dedication to staying updated in HIV care and the ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. ANAC is not only focused on increasing the number of certified nurses within our ranks but also on promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Education

All of Us Researcher Workbench webinar - TOMORROW!

Join us April 2 at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar on the All of Us Research Program, with Dr. Josh Matacotta, professor at Western University of Health Sciences. His research uses data from the All of Us Researcher Workbench to advance the understanding of mental and behavioral health conditions in LGBTQ+ populations, combining survey and biological data in understanding and improving health outcomes. Register HERE.

Assess, initiate and monitor HIV PrEP in new National HIV PrEP Curriculum

The new National HIV PrEP Curriculum (NHPC) is a free, up-to-date educational website to help healthcare professionals develop proficiency in the skills needed to assess, initiate and monitor HIV PrEP. The HIV PrEP Fundamentals and HIV PrEP In-Depth Topics modules have 11 lessons and offer 14 free CME credits, CNE and CE contact hours, 10 free pharmacology CE for APNs and Certificates of Completion.

Global

UNAIDS and IAS oppose legislation

UNAIDS and the International AIDS Society (IAS) have criticized recent and proposed legislation in Ghana, Uganda and Kenya. IAS President Sharon Lewin called the bill, “the latest in an upsurge of anti-gay political acts in Africa” and noted that these laws would have a negative impact on preventive and treatment services. Read more.

PEPFAR reauthorized

PEPFAR, a major force in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, was reauthorized to continue for another year. This bit of good news is a relief for supporters and beneficiaries of the program worldwide, but it is a concerning departure from past support. Read a thorough analysis by KFF.

Conferences

2024 Conference abstracts are now open! 

We encourage you to submit an abstract. The heart and soul of ANAC's conference is the presentations by our members and colleagues. We know that our members are doing great work every day and have knowledge, skills and experiences to share. ANAC's conference is a remarkable venue to showcase your important work. Please share this with your colleagues and encourage them to submit their work as well. You do not need to be an ANAC member to submit an abstract. Deadline to submit is April 22!    

Chapter and Committee News

ANAC announces new Chapters Committee Co-Chair

Help us welcome Chris Hetzer, MSN, RN, ACRN as the new Chapters Committee Co-Chair. Chris is also member of the Ohio Chapter-in-Formation!

Interested in joining the Chapters Committee - learn more here!

Chapter leader webinar

Join us April 26 for the first chapter leadership webinar hosted by the Chapter Committee and a few esteemed chapter leaders. We will discuss chapter reports, roles and responsibilities, and we will hear from active and successful chapters on how they recruit and engage their members. There will be time at the end for networking in breakout rooms for more intimate discussions based on interests. We hope you will be able to join! Register now.

Member News

Empowering Social Workers

The Social Work Month 2024 theme Empowering Social Workers underscores the need for our nation to better support social workers to address societal issues. We talked to ANAC member Scott Batey from Tulane School of Social Work about social workers in HIV care.

This month we recognize members from the ANAC HIV & Aging Scholars Program that are also social workers. Learn more about the HIV & Aging Scholars.

Joanna Hawkins, LMSW, 1917 Clinic, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham

Jacqueline Taillant, MSW, LCSW, Contra Costa Health Services

Terri Clark, MSW, LCSW, Contra Costa Health Services

Marina Becerra, MSW, LCSW, Contra Costa Health Services

Yookyong Lee, PhD, MSW, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Genice Morton, MSW, LSW, Open Arms Healthcare Center

Ruth Rodriguez, BSW, AIDS Foundation Chicago

Chenglin Hong, MPH, MSW, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

Passing of long-time GNYANAC member

It is with a broken heart and great sadness to inform you of the death of a longtime ANAC member, Deborah Batson, RN, MA, Feb. 4, 2024. Debbie was a proud member of the Greater New York Chapter and a pioneer in HIV Nursing. Read more in a powerful tribute from Melanie Steilen, past president, ANAC Board of Directors.

ANAC celebrates 2023 awards

Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse of the Year

The prestigious Dr. Patrick Kenny Certified Nurse Award recognizes an ACLPN, ACRN or AACRN who exemplifies excellence in HIV/AIDS nursing and advances the mission of the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board. This award is voted upon by the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification board.

The 2023 award reciepent was Jonah Pierce, RN, ACRN. He has been working as a nurse case manager/HIV patient care coordinator at the UNC Infectious Diseases Clinic for the past 18 years. He’s served more than 2,000 persons living with HIV in the south and is a passionate patient advocate. He provides patient-centered quality care, continually updating his knowledge to answer questions and to educate both patients and his nursing colleagues in the clinic.

HANCB

HANCB is now offering group discounts across all initial certification levels (ACLPN, ACRN and AACRN) for groups looking to certify together and save some

money.



3 – 10 applications will be eligible for a 10% discount per application.

11 – 20 applications will be eligible for a 20% discount per application.

Register your group now and achieve certification in 2024!

Job Postings

University of Washington

The UW School of Nursing Department of Child, Family, and Population Health is recruiting several positions. View the openings and share with anyone who might be interested.

Additional UW School of Nursing opportunities:

Associate Dean for DEI Recruitment

T32 Post-docs in Global Health and Health Equity

NINR Seeking Scientific Director

National Institute of Nursing Research is seeking applications from outstanding clinician-scientist candidates for the position of Scientific Director to provide visionary leadership for its growing Division of Intramural Research (DIR), located in Bethesda, MD.

For more information about this vacancy, please view the full job announcement on the NINR website.

Applications should be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on April 11, 2024. Review of applications will begin shortly after the receipt date but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.