[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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