RN Pathways Celebrates National Nurses Day With Launch of New Digital and Human Network Focused on Helping More Nurses

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 6, 2009

Today marks National Nurses Day and the beginning of National Nurses' Week; this year's theme is "Nurses: Building a Healthy America." RN Pathways, one of the most unique nursing organizations in the United States, is celebrating with the launch a new network to further its mission of helping nurses build healthy careers.

"We chose to bring this new resource to the world on National Nurses Day because helping nurses and their families is our passion," said RN Pathways spokesperson Joe Cockrell. "Now more than ever, nurses want more than just a listing of jobs on a static job board- they want personal expert advice and guidance. RN Pathways provides that in a way that is already changing the industry."

The website is one component of a unique digital and human network that RN Pathways has formed over the last several months- especially by incorporating social media platforms (such as Facebook and Twitter) into daily communication with nurses who seek career advice.

"We offer solutions for nurses no matter what their preference- whether that be email and online communication or live conversations with a real person," Cockrell said. "With today's technology, those live conversations no longer have to be on the phone; we've seen a dramatic increase in veteran-level nurses engaging in social media online- soon we'll be connecting with just as many nurses on Facebook as we are over the phone."

As part of the celebration, RN Pathways also launched contest where nurses who register as new users on the RNpathways.com website can win an iPod touch. In addition, there is an online promotion for those who want to salute nurses during National Nurses Week; you can win a new MacBook

Turkey Dressing Contest Sweeps Dallas, Welcomes National Participation

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Any Dallas native is familiar with the Thanksgiving tradition of the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, where nearly 40,000 people gather every year to run, walk, and gobble down the citys streets on Thanksgiving morning. What they may not be familiar with however, is the new digital spin on this years race. While entrants will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people dressed as turkeys, the event planners (including wild child mascot, Tommy the Turkey) have formed an online contest to intensify the fun.

Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter users, bloggers, and anyone else with access to a computer are urged to take part is the record-setting fun by submitting any digital content to be considered for prizes. Entries could include video instructions for making the proper Turkey dressing (costumes for the record setting race day), or real turkey dressing packed with carbohydrates fit for runners. The YMCA team who is judging the online contest will be looking for Turkey Trot themed singing and dancing, how-to videos, fitness and race preparation tips, stories of Trot family traditions, and anything else relevant.

Prizes will include autographed Texas Rangers paraphernalia, Capital One Bank tool kits, Turkey Trot collectible merchandise, and more! All bloggers who help create excitement for this years event by sharing an article about the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot on their blog will receive a long-sleeve Turkey Trot t-shirts.

Send a link to your post, recipe, video, or other media to Tommy the Turkey via Twitter or Facebook to be entered to win. Entries will be shared on the Trots Facebook page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel.

Entrees will be judged based on creativity, most importantly, Trot enthusiasm, and community feedback (comments, shares, likes, etc.).

For more information on the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot or to volunteer call (214) 954-0500 or to register log on to http://www.thetrot.org

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The trot has been a Dallas tradition for 43 years, and an event of much significance for the YMCA. The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Y's engage 21 million men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information on how you can become involved with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, please visit http://www.ymcadallas.org

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South Dakota State University Honored for its support of National Guardsmen and Reservists

Arlington, Virginia (PRWEB) September 30, 2005

Mr. David Janes, National Chairman for the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, today congratulated South Dakota State University (SDSU) as a 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient.

SDSU is one of only 15 employers selected in July 2005 from nearly 1,500 nominations from National Guardsmen and Reservists for this prestigious award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The 2005 recipients include Alticor, Incorporated, Citizens Financial Group, Eaton Corporation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, IDACORP, Los Angeles Police Department, Louisiana Department of Safety & Corrections, Pioneer Financial Services, Sears, Roebuck and Co., the State of Delaware, USAA, and Wachovia. The Award ceremonies will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2005 the 10th anniversary of this prestigious award program.

“We are pleased to have this recognition for the many efforts that the members of the university family have provided for our students and staff who have been deployed,” said SDSU President Peggy Gordon Miller. “We feel that while they are doing their part for us, each of us needed to do our part for them. While they are doing the big things, we don’t want to fail to do the little things that could help them here.

“Everyone has tried to find a role in the support system,” added Miller. “Faculty have found ways to help them finish courses on weekends, on the Internet, through the mails or by whatever means and in whatever time the students had available. Others have helped with mailing books, getting refunds and checking on their families. Some have found addresses and sent e-mail messages or a cheery note with the basketball scores”.

Mr. Keith Corbett. Air National Guard Colonel, and Assistant to the Dean, nominated SDSU for the award. “As with all outstanding organizations, the leadership set the example and South Dakota State University is no exception. Led by Dr, Peggy Gordon Miller, the leadership team at SDSU provides the values and leadership that recognizes and rewards their military members for the experience and skills they bring to the workplace”, said Corbett.

“All Americans can be justly proud of our Nation’s employers for their exceptional support of our men and women in the National Guard and Reserves during these demanding times. South Dakota State University, through their personnel programs provide a fine example of an employer’s recognition of the sacrifice these young people make in defense of our freedoms and way of life. The Department of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is a tribute to SDSU for their leadership and support”, said David Janes.

SDSU is a four-year comprehensive university offering degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1881, SDSU is the state’s only land-grant institution, serving the people of South Dakota through academics, research and extension. The state’s largest university, SDSU offers the most academic programs in the state. The university offers 200 majors, minors and options from these colleges: Agriculture and Biological Sciences; Arts and Science; Education and Counseling; Engineering; Family and Consumer Sciences; General Studies and Outreach Programs; Nursing; and Pharmacy.

Then-Secretary of Defense William Perry instituted the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in 1996 under the auspices of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award publicly recognizes employers, who were nominated by their employees who voluntarily serve in the National Guard and Reserve, for exceptional support above the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and, if needed, mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.

As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of America’s Patriots. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at http://www.esgr.mil, or call the National Committee at 800-336-4590.

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Celebrities Rally with Kids in Nationwide Effort to Promote Music Making as NAMM Wraps Up Second Annual National Wanna Play Music Week

Carlsbad, Calif. (PRWEB) May 8, 2009

NAMM, the 108-year-old, not-for-profit association of the international music products industry, concluded its annual National Wanna Play Music Week today, after a monumental period of music making that drew the participation of stars, such as Kevin Bacon and Yoko Ono. With the goal to build awareness of the proven benefits of playing musical instruments for people of all ages, NAMM executed the week-long series of events to encourage the music maker in every American.

Music Week Launch with The Bacon Brothers, Yoko Ono and the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" House Band

NAMM kicked off the week with "Music Monday," a five-year tradition started by the Canadian-based Coalition for Music Education that encourages musicians, music organizations, school bands and music lovers everywhere to play music at the same time to demonstrate the galvanizing power of making music. During NAMM's second year participating in "Music Monday," more 2,000 schools and organizations rallied across North America to simultaneously play music together with celebrity musicians participating in the effort on both coasts.

In New York, The Bacon Brothers, featuring acclaimed actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, award-winning film and TV composer Michael Bacon, helped to launch National Wanna Play Music Week in the U.S., and appeared nationally on "Fox & Friends," on behalf of NAMM. On Music Monday, The Bacon Brothers performed before a crowd of students at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, promoting music in schools, along with Yoko Ono and the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

"We wanted to show our support for what NAMM and others are doing to help encourage people to get out and play music," said Kevin Bacon. "Music is obviously a huge part of our lives. Playing a musical instrument can help drive a passion that can last a lifetime and play an integral part in maintaining a healthy mind and body."

In Los Angeles, late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" lent the talents of its house band, Cleto & the Cletones, toward the effort of making music. Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III and lead guitarist Toshi Yanagi performed music with a band class at Nightingale Middle School in Los Angeles. Students were later treated to a private jam session with Cleto & the Cletones, visiting the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and hanging out with the entire band and Jimmy Kimmel himself.

"The tremendous response to National Wanna Play Music Week, the popularity of our music-making tools, and the support from so many notable music makers reinforces our belief in the power of music making," said Joe Lamond, NAMM's president and CEO. "NAMM is consistently seeking out new ways to connect people with the enjoyment and proven benefits of playing music and creating simple ways for anyone to get involved. It's never too late to learn to play a musical instrument, whether you are five or 85. Even beyond NAMM's National Wanna Play Music Week, any time is a great time to give music making a try."

Tools to Make Music Making Easy

According to the recent "2009 Public Attitudes Toward Music" Gallup survey *, 85 percent of Americans wish they could play music. In response to that desire, NAMM created several user-friendly services and tools aimed to help anyone begin to play music. With the goal of educating consumers on the benefits of playing music and empowering them to easily find quality music instructors, NAMM also has developed a variety of tools, which were unveiled during National Wanna Play Music Week, including:

Organizations Across America Partnering to Create a True National Labor Exchange & Get America Back to Work

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) July 30, 2010

Corporate America along with main street employers have partnered with State Workforce Agencies, Military Installations, Disability Organizations, universities, colleges and community colleges in creating a true National Labor Exchange (NLX) focused on providing hundreds of thousands of jobs to job seekers and helping get America back to work.

DirectEmployers Association, a prestigious not-for-profit consortium of over 500 leading U.S. employers is integrally involved in this endeavor. The Association, which is owned and managed by its member companies, has formed and continues to grow partners to provide maximum benefit to job seekers across the nation. The newest partner in this endeavor is the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). Focusing on providing support, counseling and careers to the spouses of our military as well as the transitioning veterans, the MSCCN is a terrific addition to the National Labor Exchange, states Deb Kloeppel, Navy (Retired) Spouse, President and CEO, MSCCN and Vet Connect Jobs.

We are bringing all of the important parties to the table to pool our resources and create tools, connecting the employer directly to the candidate, says Pam Webster, Assistant VP of Recruiting, Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Webster stated, This is an invaluable opportunity; to sit at the same table with all of the people who can truly get the job done, the decision makers from state government, corporations, military, universities and colleges.

What is the NLX?

The JobCentral National Labor Exchange (NLX) is a sophisticated electronic labor exchange solution. This, one-of-a-kind, online network connects businesses, state workforce agencies, veterans, people with disabilities, as well as colleges, universities and others providing one central job bank.

The NLX network connects hundreds of thousands of employers and their job opportunities with the publicly operated state job banks vastly expanding the number of searchable job opportunities. Jobs within the NLX network are refreshed nightly through an automated process so that job seekers have access to up-to-date postings with a daily average of over 750,000 jobs. Furthermore, the NLX is free to job seekers and all employers large or small. Job seekers accessing the NLX job bank can rest assured that they arent missing good job postings and can also be confident that companies are posting ALL of their job openings. http://www.directemployers.org/about/board-of-directors/ Rhonda Stickley, Sr. Director Talent Acquisition with Providence Health & Services states, Job seekers have free access to a quick and easy platform to more, currently available jobs, from vetted and verified employers.

Who are the NLX Partners?

The NLX is an exclusive partnership between, DirectEmployers Association, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), as well as military partners including Recruit Military, United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), diversity partners including IMDiversity and Women For Hire as well as organizations representing people with disabilities like Disaboom.com.

Rich Hobbie, Executive Director, National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) states, NASWA is proud to support such a noble initiative, providing hundreds of thousands of valuable job opportunities from hourly, administrative and clerical to professional, engineering, medical and everything in between.

NLX Accomplishments

Created in March 2007, the NLX has brought substantial value to job seekers, employers and participating partners. The NLXs many accomplishments include:

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