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Mission...
To protect and promote the health and safety of the public through:
- Public policy efforts;
- Leadership development; and
- Advocacy for the preparation, practice and role of public health nursing.
Values...
A world where health is highly regarded
Optional pathways for achieving health
Universal access to health care
Prevention as the foundation for health promotion
An epidemiological base for decision making
Cultural diversity
Community empowerment
Collaboration and partnering
Excellence in health services
Leadership as an essential public health skill
Goals...
Grow and diversify ASTDN membership.
- Re-evaluate membership classes to increase flexibility in membership recruitment and retention and support of ASTDN.
- Increase membership so states and territories’ public health nursing leaders/official representatives are members of ASTDN.
- Increase associate membership by 200 percent.
- Develop membership-marketing materials that promote the value and benefits of membership in ASTDN
- Disseminate membership promotion materials through new and expanded distributions channels
Establish ASTDN infrastructure to enhance the ability of the association in fulfilling its vision, mission and strategic goals.
- Secure external administrative services for the association.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the association’s governing systems and processes
- Establish physical office headquarters.
- Establish and fill Executive Director/CEO position for ASTDN.
Develop strategic relationships with key organizations to accomplish the vision, mission and strategic goals of ASTDN.
- Evaluate opportunities to work with federal agencies e.g., CDC, HRSA, USPHS, AHRQ, Office of Chief Nurse, etc.
- Evaluate opportunities to work with ASTHO, NACCHO, professional organizations, academia and other targeted organizations.
Serve as an authoritative, credible voice for public health nursing in public policy arenas.
- Identify public policy priorities and develop platform statements, position papers, and etc. for dissemination to various audiences.
- Build strategic alliance on targeted population issues with targeted groups.
- Enhance the capacity of ASTDN to maximize public policy efforts.
- Provide messaging and spokesperson training to increase member engagement in public policy activities.
- Establish infrastructure to support the association’s public policy activities
Prepare public health nursing workforce to perform optimally in an environment with increasing accountability and complexity.
- Provide leadership development opportunities.
- Promote competency, self assessment and supervisor assessment tools
- Collect and disseminate success stories focusing on contributions and return on investment of public health nursing.
- Encourage practice based on evidence based research
- Implement mentoring and other peer support activities.
- Promote national standards.
History...
The Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN) began in 1935 as an advisory group of state health department nurses. ASTDN continues today as an active association of public health nursing leaders from across the United States and its Territories. ASTDN is an affiliate of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).
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Clair Petit Millet
ASTDN President
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Message from the President
Dear Colleagues:
It is with much enthusiasm that I write my first message as ASTDN’s President. I have served in various positions in the association over the years which have allowed me to work very closely with the staff, executive board, committee chairs, regional representatives, and members in which I feel have prepared and guided me for the journey this year. I would especially like to thank our Past-President, Diana Pistole, for her leadership, vision, and contributions over the years and more specifically over this past year of her tenure.
ASTDN celebrated its’ 75th Anniversary (1935-2010) this year at the annual meeting in Crystal City, Virginia – “From a Diamond in the Rough, to the Beauty of a Gem!” We have come a long way! While we have a very rich history, it is the future that we look to.
I know how we all love acronyms, so I would like to present you with a “LEGACY” acronym that relates to my Presidential goals and hopes for this upcoming year
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Looking back to what we have achieved – 75 years of public health nursing advocacy, leadership & excellence.
Exploring our future – where is ASTDN going? Seeking out and capitalizing on opportunities that will grow and sustain our organization.
Going after our goals – ASTDN striving to meet our goals and to becoming the best that we can be!
Achieving more – Increasing membership, in addition to continuing and expanding networking, partnerships and alliances.
Cultivating our organization and celebrating our successes.
Yielding the Rewards – Improving & promoting the image of public health nursing everywhere.
What a better year than our 75th, to celebrate what we have done and to envision our future. While we have done lots, there is always still more to do. It is an honor and a privilege to serve you, and I look forward to working with you all!
Sincerely,
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ASTDN Celebrates 75 Years
Historical information about ASTDN was shared at the recent annual meeting. You can view and downlaod a PDF of the booklet - From a Diamond in the Rough to the Beauty of a Gem here. |
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ASTDN Fact Sheets
ASTDN has developed several fact-sheets to assist you in your work:
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Public Policy Guidebook
As constituents and members of the public health community, ASTDN members are often asked to provide educational information and advice to policy makers. The ASTDN 2009 Public Policy Workgroup is pleased to present The Public Policy Guidebook for ASTDN Members: Tools and Guidelines for Providing Advice to Policy Makers. This publication has several goals. It describes ASTDN’s structure and methods for formulating the organization’s positions; describes the variety of effective advocacy strategies, such as visiting policymakers, delivering messages through the media, or strengthening the ability of organizations and individuals to advocate; establishes a framework for identifying policy goals, creating a plan of action, and effectively building the case for change; and provides a step-by-step guide for reaching organizational consensus on public policy issues, planning advocacy initiatives, and providing advice to legislators and policy makers for successful implementation. The document also provides a description for the legal framework for our effort. ASTDN is dedicated to excellence in public health nursing leadership. Our acquired knowledge can provide the basis for strong and effective public health policy and the achievement of health equity. It is well within our standards of practice, professional obligations and ethical responsibility to develop the skills needed to advocate to public representatives and decision-makers on behalf of populations we serve. Follow this link to view the Guidebook.
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CDC Collaborative Agreement Products
Several of the products produced for the CDC Collaborative Agreement are now available. Click links below to access:
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New ASTDN Publication
Every State Health Department Needs a Public Health Nurse Leader
The Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN) is proud to present to you one of our new publications entitled, “Every State Health Department Needs a Public Health Nurse Leader.” The brochure was developed under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in partnership with public health nursing leaders from across the country. It is our hope that this material will be of assistance to you in making the case for the establishment of a Chief Nurse or Public Health Nursing Director position within your state. We see consistent, effective and efficient public health nursing leadership is critical to addressing the health needs of populations, and in protecting and promoting health and wellbeing of every community in the Nation. Very shortly, a copy will be mailed to each state and territorial health official. Hardcopies of the brochure are also available from: michelle.cravetz@astdn.org, or call: 518-952-4325. 
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ASTDN News Headlines
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Developing Cultural Competencies for Nurses: Evidence-based and Best Practices
The University of Michigan-Flint (UM-F) in partnership with Madonna University, and with the support of the Transcultural Nursing Society and other organizations, is providing online and face-to-face educational offerings for nurses to enhance their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor cultural competencies. The education will also help the nurses develop skills in addressing individuals, groups, and communities at risk for health disparities. A series of educational offerings focused on developing cultural competencies using a train-the-trainer model is provided. Faculty includes some of the foremost transcultural nursing leaders in the nation. The project is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More information go to : http://ww3.madonna.edu/library/culturalcompetenceproject.htm |
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