[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39738-39739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15711]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice; Notice
for Request for Nominations
SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is
requesting nominations to fill seven vacancies on the National Advisory
Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP).
Authority: The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and
Practice is in accordance with the provisions of 42 United
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States Code (U.S.C.) 297t; Section 845 of the Public Health Service
Act, as amended. The Council is governed by provisions of Public Law
92-463, which sets forth standards for the formation and use of
advisory committees.
DATES: The Agency must receive nominations on or before September 5,
2013.
ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted either by mail or email
to CDR Serina A. Hunter-Thomas, Designated Federal Official, NACNEP,
Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health
Resources and Administration (HRSA), Parklawn Building, Room 9-61, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. CDR Hunter-Thomas' email address is:
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, please
contact CDR Hunter-Thomas by email or telephone at (301) 443-4499. A
copy of the current committee membership, charter, and reports can be
obtained by accessing the NACNEP Web site at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/nacnep.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the
NACNEP and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, HRSA is requesting
nominations for seven new committee members. The NACNEP advises and
makes recommendations to the Secretary and Congress on policy matters
arising in the administration of Title VIII including the range of
issues relating to the nurse workforce, nursing education, and nursing
practice improvement. The Advisory Committee may make specific
recommendations to the Secretary and Congress regarding programs
administered by the Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions,
Health Resources and Services Administration, particularly within the
context of the enabling legislation and the Division's mission and
strategic directions, as a means of enhancing the health of the public
through the development of the nursing workforce. The Advisory
Committee provides advice to the Secretary and Congress in preparation
of general regulations and with respect to policy matters in the
administration of this Title including the range of issues relating to
the nurse supply, education, and practice improvement. The Advisory
Council shall annually prepare and submit to the Secretary; the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and
the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, a
report describing the activities of the Advisory Council including its
findings and recommendations.
The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting a total
of seven nominations for members of the NACNEP who are full-time
students representing various levels of education in schools of nursing
(i.e. both undergraduate and graduate); from the general public; from
practicing professional nurses; from among the leading authorities in
the various fields of nursing, higher secondary education, and
associate degree schools of nursing; and from representatives of
advanced education nursing groups (such as nurse practitioners, nurse
midwives, and nurse anesthetists), hospitals, and other institutions
and organizations which provide nursing services. The majority of
members shall be nurses.
HRSA has special interest in the legislative requirements of having
a fair balance between the nursing profession, including a broad
geographic representation of members from urban and rural communities,
and minorities. HRSA encourages nominations from qualified candidates
from these groups, as well as individuals with disabilities and
veterans. Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons
for membership. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must be
typewritten. The following information should be included in the
package of materials submitted for each individual being nominated: (1)
A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of
the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes
that qualify the nominee for services in this capacity as described
above), a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of
NACNEP and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude
this Committee membership. Potential candidates will be asked to
provide detailed information concerning such matters as financial
holdings, consultancies, research grants, and/or contracts to permit an
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest; and (2) the
nominator's name, address, and daytime telephone number; the home/or
work address, and telephone number; and email address of the individual
being nominated. HRSA requests inclusion of a current copy of the
nominee's curriculum vitae and a statement of interest from the nominee
to support experience working with Title VIII nursing programs;
expertise in the field; and a personal desire in participating on a
National Advisory Committee.
Committee members are classified as Special Government Employees
(SGE). All SGEs on committees must submit an annual Form OGE 450
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report to the HRSA Ethics Program for
analysis using the Ethics statutes, regulations, and policies to which
all SGEs must adhere. Members will receive a stipend for each official
meeting day of the Committee, as well as per diem and travel expenses
as authorized by section 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed
intermittently in Government service.
Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of
age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural, religious, or
socioeconomic status. Qualified candidates will be invited to serve a
4-year term.
Dated: June 25, 2013.
Bahar Niakan,
Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination.
[FR Doc. 2013-15711 Filed 7-1-13; 8:45 am]
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