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December 2008

NNCC Abstracts due 12/1/08

 

 

 
 
Who We Are
 
The Institute for Nursing Centers is a network of organizations that focuses on the advancement of nurse managed health centers (NMHCs). The intent of the network is to enhance the work of all partners with an emphasis on developing a national data center for NMHCs. The founding members of the INC are the Michigan Academic Consortium (MAC), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the Nursing Centers Research Network (NCRN), the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA), the National Nursing Center Consortium (NNCC), and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).
 
Health Literacy Module Available - FREE
 

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.

 

Purchase the Aggregate Report here!

 

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

 

View a FREE brief report here!

 

 

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

 
Quality Improvement for APNs - Archive Web Cast & Manual Available
 

Purchase your copy of the web cast titled "Quality Improvement for Advanced Practice Nurses", presented by Dr. Kathryn Fiandt, and Dr. Sheila Ryan. Brought to you in partnership with the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.

  • A comprehensive resource offering in depth strategies to promote quality improvement in nurse managed health centers. Topic areas include the importance of getting involved, measuring outcomes and indicators, barriers, and Quality Improvement in NP Education.

  • Manual available for purchase in hard copy or CD.

  • Order forms may be returned via fax to (517) 324-6098 or via email to Krysten Pierce at kpierce@mphi.org.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

 

 
Education Modules Available
 

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.

  • Basic Billing & Coding for Advanced Practice Nurses (discount available with purchase of Advanced Billing & Coding)

  • Advanced Billing & Coding for Advanced Practice Nurses

  • Establishing an Independent Practice

  • Pay for Performance/PQRI  - What's in it for you?

All 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

 

NMHC Brochure Available
 

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 Pierce at kpierce@mphi.org or (517) 324-8345.

 

 

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