Notice2024-01396
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
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Published
January 25, 2024
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Health and Human Services DepartmentHealth Resources and Services Administration
Abstract
HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to consider for appointment as members of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP). 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, including the range of issues relating to the nurse workforce, education, and practice improvement. 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 up to 11 open positions on NACNEP.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 17 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4960-4961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01396]
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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 to
consider for appointment as members of the National Advisory Council on
Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP). 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,
including the range of issues relating to the nurse workforce,
education, and practice improvement. 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 up to 11 open
positions on NACNEP.
DATES: HRSA will accept nominations for membership on NACNEP on a
continuous basis.
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be submitted electronically by email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#12505a455376647b617d606b517d677c717b7e527a6061733c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5f7fde2f4d1c3dcc6dac7ccf6dac0dbd6dcd9f5ddc7c6d49bd2dac3">[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: Dr. Justin Bala-Hampton, Designated
Federal Officer, NACNEP, by phone at (301) 443-2866, or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#06444e51484745484356466e74756728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3b1bba4bdb2b0bdb6a3b39b818092dd949c85">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the
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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">https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing</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 Act, 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 (SGE) 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. HRSA
is particularly interested in seeking nominations from individuals who
can represent underrepresented groups in the nursing profession.
The majority of NACNEP members shall be nurses. Interested
applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by another individual or
organization.
Individuals selected for appointment to NACNEP 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
NACNEP, as authorized by section 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed
intermittently in government service and PHS Act section 762(g).
The following information must be included in the package of
materials submitted for each individual nominated for consideration:
(1) if nominated by another individual or organization, a letter of
nomination from the nominator stating 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), as well as the nominator's name,
affiliation, and contact information (address, daytime telephone
number, and email address); (2) letter of interest from the applicant
stating the reasons the applicant would like to serve on NACNEP; (3) a
biographical sketch of the applicant, including the applicant's
curriculum vitae and contact information (address, daytime telephone
number, and email address). Nomination packages may be submitted
directly by the applicant or by the person/organization nominating the
candidate.
HHS endeavors to ensure that the membership of NACNEP is balanced
fairly in terms of points of view represented. Appointments shall be
made without discrimination of age, race, 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 for HRSA ethics officials to determine
whether there is a potential conflict of interest between the SGE's
public duties as a member of 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.
Authority: NACNEP is authorized by section 851 of the PHS Act (42
U.S.C. 297t), as amended. NACNEP is governed by provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Chapter 10).
Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2024-01396 Filed 1-24-24; 8:45 am]
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