Escape Fire - Don't Let This Escape Your Attention

Don’t let the chance to watch and comment on Escape Fire escape your attention when it re-airs on CNN, Saturday, March 16th at 8:00pm ET. It will re-air again at 11pm & 2am ET. An "Escape Fire" is an unconventional or counter-intuitive solution to a difficult problem. To survive approaching forest fires, firefighters will burn the grass around them to create a fuel-free safe spot. Escape fires are needed to fix our health care system in this country in much the same way that NPs need to be recognized for their role as providers of expert primary, acute and specialty health care services.

The documentary asked the question, “What is your escape fire?” NPs are an answer to the health care crisis. The documentary does not acknowledge the role of the nurse practitioner but does provide opportunities for viewers to weigh in thru social media. With more than 157,000 NPs practicing in the United States today, the NP has a powerful voice and a compelling message. Let that voice and message be heard by commenting on Escape Fire this Saturday. Reference #RescueHealthcare on Twitter to join the conversation. When the documentary aired for the first time last weekend, hundreds of people joined the conversation and commented. The hashtag continues to trend, with thousands participating, creating an exciting opportunity for nurse practitioners to make their voices heard in this important health care discussion.

Pro-Health Care Breakfast Briefing: Defining the Scope of Practice

AANP President Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, will join a prestigious panel on Tuesday, March 19 for a discussion on defining the scope of practice. The Pro Health Care Breakfast Briefing is sponsored by Politico, an American political journalism organization based in Arlington, VA that distributes content via television, Internet, newspaper and radio. Its coverage of Washington, D.C. includes the U.S. Congress, lobbying, media and the presidency.

The event will take place at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Panel members joining Angie include:

• Wanda Filer, Director, American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
• Dan Hawkins, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Research, National Association of Community Health Centers
• Terie Norelli, President, National Conference of State Legislatures; Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
• Donna E. Shalala, Former Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services

Joanne Kenen, health care editor for Politico, is moderator of the event, which will include questions submitted thru Twitter by referencing #ProHCBB. Be sure and tune in for this very informative discussion, and remember to join the conversation. The event will be streamed live on politico.com/livestream starting at 8 a.m. ET on the 19th.

Call to Action

There has never been a better time for nurse practitioners to make their voices heard. Health care is at the center of the national agenda, and NPs are a vital part of the solution to the health care crisis facing our country. Talking points are available to help facilitate discussions. Please join one or both conversations on Twitter, and follow @AANP_News for the most current updates and items of interest to nurse practitioners. Let your voice be heard!