ACHNE | ACHNE Newsletter

September 18, 2025

ACHNE Member Spotlight: Jody Spiess PhD, RN, GCPH
ACHNE's Policy Committee Tackles Nursing's Role in Health Policy
CPHNO Welcomes New Members and Seeks New Journal Partnership
From the Web: New Resources for Public Health and Academia
Leadership in Action - Beyond Our Walls

ACHNE Member Spotlight: Jody Spiess PhD, RN, GCPH

ACHNE's newly elected Vice President, Jody Spiess, is a familiar face to many members, but her journey to this leadership role is anything but ordinary. From her roots as a young mother balancing school and family to becoming a champion for disaster preparedness and equity in nursing, Spiess has built a career defined by passion and purpose. Her story, which began with a single invitation to an ACHNE meeting, reveals the power of community and a deep commitment to serving others—not just in hospitals, but in every zip code and at every stage of life.

Read More >

Top

ACHNE's Policy Committee Tackles Nursing's Role in Health Policy

In a significant step forward for public health nursing, ACHNE's Policy Committee is tackling the crucial issue of preparing future nurses to engage in health policy.

Read More >

Top

CPHNO Welcomes New Members and Seeks New Journal Partnership

The Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (CPHNO) has been active this season, welcoming a new director from the San Diego Department of Public Health Services, Denise Losaris, and two new members from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), Louise Wilson and Lynette Ondeck. In other news, CPHNO is looking for a new journal partner after its long-standing relationship with the Public Health Nursing Journal was terminated. This is a vital move for CPHNO as it ensures members can continue to access and disseminate important public health nursing research. The organization's strategic plan is also moving forward, with a final vote on the updated version scheduled for August.

Read More >

Top

From the Web: New Resources for Public Health and Academia

The digital world is buzzing with new resources and insights for both public health professionals and educators. The Region 2 Public Health Training Center has just launched new, free online training on critical climate health topics, including climate and food insecurity and mosquito-borne diseases. Meanwhile, the Chronicle of Higher Education is tackling timely issues in academia, with a recent article exploring how students are actually using AI for studying (and why they're frustrated with faculty perceptions) and an upcoming interactive session focused on combating burnout for professors.

Read More >

Top

Leadership in Action - Beyond Our Walls

Are you a leader in your community? ACHNE wants to celebrate your impact! Discover how your work strengthens the field and how you can share your leadership story...

Read More >

Top