Rural Health

rural-urban_349210886Elizabeth Merwin, PHD, RN, FAAN, has been a catalyst and leader in the area of Rural Health Care research. In the last 10 years, there has been a dramatic growth in funded research and an overall increase in research projects.

The Rural Nurse Organization is at the forefront of this area of health care need and research in rural communities. For more information about the organization:

http://www.rno.org/

boone-conference-11_18-imageA Celebration of Rural Nursing!  One day conference to address population health concerns specific to the rural practice area. Dr. Beth Merwin to present. Friday, May 16, 2016 in Boone, NC. Register on line at http://northwestahec.org

The  2016 International Rural Health Conference will be held in Rapid City, North Dakota from July 19-21. This bi- annual three day conference is an opportunity for rural nurses to share experiences and collaborate on best practices. The conference always includes timely issues in rural nursing and has well-respected nursing leaders in the rural health field as presenters. Dr. Beth Merwin is conference planner and president of the Rural Nurse Organization (RNO).

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