The Institute for Nursing Centers (INC) announces that the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Network for Research (AANPNR) is partnering with INC to support data collection this year. INC and AANP are extending data collection efforts to NPs who practice in independent settings.

A number of process improvements to data collection and reporting have been made. Our new Excel-based data collection tool facilitates data entry, and provides an immediate data report to the respondent.

To view the survey announcement and the benefits of participation, click here, or visit the National Database section of this website.

The University of Michigan School of Nursing and INC has recently released an educational module titled “Health Literacy for Primary Care.” This module can be accessed by the following URL below, and is available to the general public.

http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ocp/modules/healthLit/healthLit.html

Users will gain information about current US literacy rates, the definitions of health literacy, the effects of low health literacy rates, risk factors, assessing for health literacy and tips for communicating clearly in a health care setting.

Year 3 Data Warehouse Full Aggregate Report 

Available

The Institute for Nursing Centers is pleased to present the National Data Warehouse Third Annual Aggregate Survey Report: 2006/2007. Both clinical and financial data are presented based on 24 participating Nurse Managed Health Centers (NMHCs) across the country that provide primary care services.

Purchase your copy now

$100 - Individuals

$200 - Organizations

To purchase the National Data Warehouse Third Annual Aggregate Survey Report: 2006/2007 click the button below.

To view the FREE brief summary on the data warehouse report  by clicking the button below.

This project is funded by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

INC is pleased to offer the following education modules for purchase. Each module includes a power-point presentation accompanied by recorded voice over. Flash Player 9 is required for viewing modules.

• Quality Improvement for APNs

  Archived Web Cast & Manual Available

  Presented by Dr. Kathryn Fiandt, and Dr. Sheila Ryan

• Establishing an Independent Practice

  Presented by Dr. Jamesetta Newland

Modules are delivered in CD format and may be used as instructional material to supplement your classroom curriculum. Student discounts available for certain modules.

CLICK HERE For pricing information and purchase instructions

Advertise your center with our free brochure about NMHCs. Created in partnership with the National Nursing Centers Consortium and the Nursing Centers Research Network, the brochure is designed to promote NMHCs by highlighting health care services they provide, patient satisfaction, and the benefits of partnering with a NMHC. Space is designed on the back cover to advertise your center's  name, location, and hours by affixing your own labels. To order your free copies of this printed brochure, click on the link below.

YES - Send me the free NMHC Brochure

To view the brochure as a PDF, click here

Consulting Services Available

INC offers a variety of 1-2 day on site consultation services for Nurse Managed Centers. National experts are available to offer consultation on  the following topic areas:

• Establishing a nurse managed health center

• Finances and sustainability

• Evaluation of clinical services

• Electronic Health Record

• RFP Grant Writing

• Many more!!!

Click here to view our Consulting Postcard which lists the above topic areas plus more! This information may also be viewed on the  Products page of this website.

For further information, please contact Krysten Rosendall at krosenda@mphi.org or (517) 324-8345.