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First, I want to thank you for publishing the works of such esteemed and knowledgeable patient safety leaders on the current topic, "Creating a Culture of Safety: The Next Steps."

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Nurse Advocates: Past, Present, and Future

The 5 new articles in this current OJIN topic emphasize advocacy by nurses and for nurses on individual and professional levels.

ANA members have the first opportunity to access the most recent OJIN topic. When each new topic is posted, the previous topic becomes available to all viewers. This topic will be available after May 31, 2012.

Overview and Summary

Overview and Summary: Nurse Advocates: Past, Present, and Future
Kathleen D. Sanford, DBA, RN, CENP, FACHE (January 31, 2012)

Articles

The Voice of Florence Nightingale on Advocacy
Louise C. Selanders, RN, EdD, FAAN; Patrick C. Crane, MSN, RN (January 31, 2012)

Patient Advocacy in the Community and Legislative Arena
Mary A. Maryland, PhD, MSN, APN-BC; Rose Iris Gonzalez, PhD, RN (January 31, 2012)

Role of Professional Organizations in Advocating for the Nursing Profession
Jennifer H. Matthews, PhD, RN, A-CNS, CNE, FAAN (January 31, 2012)

Advocating for Nurses and Nursing
Karen Tomajan, MS, RN, NEA-BC (January 31, 2012)

Advocating Globally to Shape Policy and Strengthen Nursing’s Influence
David Benton, BSc, MSc, MPhil, RGN, RMN, FRCN (January 31, 2012)

46. Creating a Culture of Safety: The Next Steps

45. Patient-Centered Care: Challenges and Rewards

44. Compassion Fatigue: Caregivers at Risk