Notice2021-25516
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
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November 23, 2021
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Abstract
HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates for consideration for appointment as members of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) or Advisory Council. NACNEP provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS (Secretary) on policy, program development, and other matters of significance concerning the activities under Title VIII of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. NACNEP also prepares and submits an annual report to the Secretary and Congress describing its activities, including NACNEP's findings and recommendations concerning activities under Title VIII, as required by the PHS Act. HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to fill positions on NACNEP as they become available. Authority: NACNEP is authorized by section 851 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 297t), as amended. The Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App.), as amended, which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees, shall apply to the Advisory Council under this section only to the extent that the provisions of such Act do not conflict with the requirements of this section.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66570-66571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25516]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the
National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates for
consideration for appointment as members of the National Advisory
Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) or Advisory Council.
NACNEP provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS
(Secretary) on policy, program development, and other matters of
significance concerning the activities under Title VIII of the Public
Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. NACNEP also prepares and submits
an annual report to the Secretary and Congress describing its
activities, including NACNEP's findings and recommendations concerning
activities under Title VIII, as required by the PHS Act. HRSA is
seeking nominations of qualified candidates to fill positions on NACNEP
as they become available.
Authority: NACNEP is authorized by section 851 of the PHS Act (42
U.S.C. 297t), as amended. The Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5
U.S.C. App.), as amended, which sets forth standards for the formation
and use of advisory committees, shall apply to the Advisory Council
under this section only to the extent that the provisions of such Act
do not conflict with the requirements of this section.
DATES: Written nominations for membership on NACNEP will be accepted on
a continuous basis.
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be submitted electronically by email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#387a706f795c4e514b574a417b574d565b515478504a4b59165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e7c76697f5a48574d514c477d514b505d57527e564c4d5f10595148">[email protected]</span></a>. Nomination packages may also be
submitted by mail addressed to Advisory Council Operations, Bureau of
Health Workforce, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15W10, Rockville,
Maryland 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Camillus Ezeike, Ph.D., JD, LLM, RN,
PMP, RAC, Designated Federal Officer, NACNEP, by phone at (301) 443-
2866, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eeaca6b9a0afada0abbeae869c9d8fc0898198"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da98928d949b99949f8a9ab2a8a9bbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the NACNEP charter
and a list of the current membership may be obtained by accessing the
NACNEP website at <a href="https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/index.html">https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/index.html</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACNEP advises and makes recommendations to
the Secretary and Congress on policy matters arising in the
administration of Title VIII of the PHS, including the range of issues
relating to the nurse workforce, nursing education, and nursing
practice improvement, as a means of enhancing the health of the public
through the development of the nurse workforce. NACNEP meets at least
twice each calendar year, or may meet more frequently at the discretion
of the Designated Federal Officer in consultation with the Chair.
Nominations: HRSA is requesting nominations for voting members to
serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) on NACNEP to fill open
positions. The Secretary appoints NACNEP members with the expertise
needed to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Council. The membership
requirements are set forth at section 851(b) of Title VIII of the PHS
Act, as amended.
Nominees sought are individuals representing leading authorities in
the various fields of nursing, higher and secondary education, and
associate degree schools of nursing; representatives of advanced
education nursing groups (such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives,
clinical nurse specialists, and nurse anesthetists); hospitals and
other institutions and organizations which provide nursing services;
practicing professional nurses; the general public; and full-time
students enrolled in schools of nursing. In making such appointments,
the Secretary shall ensure a fair balance between the nursing
specialties, a broad geographic representation of members, and a
balance between urban and rural members. Members shall be appointed
based on their competence, interest, and knowledge of the mission of
the profession involved. As required by PHS Act section 851(b)(3), the
Secretary shall ensure the adequate representation of minorities,
including: Hispanics/Latinos, African Americans, American Indians/
Alaska Natives, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. HRSA is
particularly interested in seeking nominations from individuals who can
represent these and other minority or underrepresented groups in the
nursing profession, including but not limited to: Male nursing students
and professionals; persons with disabilities; and lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer persons.
The majority of the NACNEP members shall be nurses. Interested
applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by another individual or
organization.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Advisory Council will
be invited to serve a term of 4 years. Members appointed as SGEs
receive a stipend and reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses
incurred for attending NACNEP meetings and/or conducting other business
on behalf of the NACNEP, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons
employed intermittently in government service.
The following information must be included in the package of
materials submitted for each individual nominated for consideration:
(1) A letter of nomination from an employer, a colleague, or a
professional organization stating the name, affiliation, and contact
information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., what
specific attributes, perspectives, and/or skills does the individual
possess that would benefit the workings of NACNEP, and the nominee's
field(s) of expertise); (2) A letter of interest from the nominee
stating the reasons they would like to serve on NACNEP; (3) A
biographical sketch of the nominee, a copy of their curriculum vitae,
and their contact information (address, daytime telephone number, and
email address); and (4) The name, address, daytime telephone number,
and email address at which the nominator can be contacted. Nomination
packages may be submitted directly by the individual being nominated or
by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
HHS endeavors to ensure that the membership of NACNEP is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view represented and that individuals
from a broad representation of geographic
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areas, gender, and ethnic and minority groups, as well as individuals
with disabilities, are considered for membership. Appointments shall be
made without discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, or cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status.
Individuals who are selected to be considered for appointment will
be required to provide detailed information regarding their financial
holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts. Disclosure
of this information is required in order for HRSA ethics officials to
determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest between the
SGE's public duties as a member of the NACNEP and their private
interests, including an appearance of a loss of impartiality as defined
by federal laws and regulations, and to identify any required remedial
action needed to address the potential conflict.
Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2021-25516 Filed 11-22-21; 8:45 am]
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