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Uses the Pace University School of Nursing as an example of the evolution of models of nursing faculty practice. Discusses outcomes of evaluation of faculty practice through surveys and interviews: formation of a support group for faculty involved in practice and recommendations for university-wide culture change regarding the academic triad. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)

The article discusses the significant increase in the number of children receiving free or reduced-price school meals through USDA programs, highlighting the importance of these initiatives for food security and education. Topics include the impact of pandemic-era waivers on meal distribution, the need for ongoing nutritional education, and the role of federal legislation in supporting child nutrition programs.

The article highlights National Health Center Week (August 4-10, 2024), emphasizing the critical role of Community Health Centers (CHCs) in providing accessible, high-quality care to underserved populations. Topics discussed include the funding and operations of CHCs, the impact of these centers on patient and provider satisfaction, and the importance of advocacy for public health services in the absence of universal health coverage in the U.S.

The article explores the concept of boredom, highlighting its common associations with negative emotions and restlessness due to lack of interest. It emphasizes the potential positive aspects of boredom, suggesting it can serve as a catalyst for discovering new activities and enriching experiences. Recognizing July as National Anti-Boredom Month, the article encourages embracing diverse activities and engagements to combat boredom and promote personal well-being and enjoyment.

The article focuses on the undervaluation of nurses in the healthcare system, despite being essential to patient care. It discusses how nursing care is often seen as a cost rather than a revenue-generating asset, leading to financial constraints and societal undervaluation. It advocates for reframing nursing within a business model to recognize its economic power and emphasizes the importance of nurses feeling valued for their well-being.

The author reminds nurse practitioners (NP) to remember successes of the past and recognize challenges of the future. She refers to improving personal mental health as a top resolution for 2023 after the stress of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. She calls on NPs to consider one resolution related to advocacy for full practice authority across U.S. states and territories and to recognize injustices and inequality in healthcare in areas like access to healthcare, health outcomes and racism.