Each month, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), includes features and articles developed to keep nurses abreast of the latest advancements in nursing practice and healthcare. Each issue also includes articles written by thought-leaders at ANA who provide the following content:

Interesting editorial written by your ANA President
ANA on the Frontline section detailing top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing
An Ethics in Box article focused on nursing ethics
A Practice Matters article discussing issues that impact your practice
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From your ANA President

Medicaid matters

One of our nation’s most effective health programs faces potentially devastating funding cuts, and I urge all nurses to join me in…

From outrage to action

This column could be filled many times over with stories of nurses who’ve experienced workplace violence, but I’d like to highlight these…

Thank you, nurses!

Gratitude for all you do, every day Jennifer-Mensik-KennedyNational Nurses Week, celebrated each year, May 6–12, marks a dedicated time for the public,…

Nursing the future

Nurses play a vital role in finding and implementing solutions given that climate change affects the health and safety of all in…

A new gold standard

Modern yet timeless Code guides decision-making wherever nursing practice occurs. For 23 consecutive years, the American public has ranked nurses as the…

Brand matters

Today, nurses are the vital force, or as I like to say, the heartbeat of healthcare. We’re trusted above all to provide…

Elect to engage

The work of advancing nursing’s agenda continues. A polarizing presidential and general election took place on November 5, and in its aftermath,…

Making things happen

Guide our profession via American Nurses Association and state association service. In my high school yearbook, my senior quote reads, “Some people…

Centered on nurses

Visionary programs tailor-made for RNs’ ideas and needs The nation’s healthcare system, complex and challenging, also appreciates innovation. Nurses see opportunities to…

Answering the call

Nurses are uniquely qualified for public service. Nurses have a unique status in our healthcare system and our nation. Ranked in public…

From the Ethics Inbox

Everyday ethics: Informed consent

As a study coordinator, I recruit participants to a randomized clinical trial that’s evaluating experimental drugs for renal cancer. One of the…

Everyday ethics: Balancing beliefs with care

I’m a nurse in a med–surg unit. A patient I recently cared for who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis decided to voluntarily stop…

Everyday ethics: Responsibility and accountability

A few weeks ago, I was floated to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), which was seriously short-handed due to surgeries from a…

Everyday ethics: Privacy and trust

As a perioperative nurse, I understand I should ensure the privacy and confidentiality of my patients and their information while providing care…

Everyday ethics: Prioritizing patients

It’s my understanding that a nurse’s primary commitment is to our patients. Recently, while working as a travel nurse, I’ve been concerned…

Ethics in everyday care

The pandemic, from its earliest days in March 2020, exposed not only a health and healthcare crisis but also deep inequities in…

Improving obstetric care for Black patients

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from…

A call to better serve unsheltered patients

I’ve become increasingly concerned by the growing number of patients experiencing homelessness who’ve been coming to our clinic. How can I get…

Asking for a change of assignment

I’ve been a charge nurse for several years and find passion and purpose in my responsibility directing the care team and being…

Responding to workplace violence

In my work as an emergency department (ED) nurse, my colleagues and I routinely experience physical assaults from patients. At this point…

ANA on the Frontline

Thought leaders weigh in on technology solutions in nursing

One of the many significant initiatives for the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) in 2025 is convening solution-minded thought leaders to drive change…

Just relief

Selena Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, ANEF, FNYAM, FADLN, FAAN FNAP, FAANP, is a national expert on pain management, substance misuse, and global…

American Nurses Enterprise News – July 2025

Removing barriers to mental healthcare for health workers, Building connections to enhance well-being, and Policy and advocacy roundup This article is available…

Investing in innovation

When nurses get support for their ideas, creativity thrives It all starts with a problem to solve. Nurses design workarounds, rethink processes,…

Reimagining Nursing expands with Phase II grants

The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) Reimagining Nursing Initiative is entering an exciting new phase with a second round of funding. Launched in…

American Nurses Enterprise News – June 2025

Advancing nursing through artificial intelligence The May topic in OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing discusses potential benefits and concerns…

ANA mobilizes efforts to safeguard Medicaid funding

Grassroots campaign calls on members to share their stories The American Nurses Association (ANA) is urging Congress to protect the Medicaid program…

Snapshot of the nursing workforce

Survey reveals signs of recovery after the pandemic but with cautionary indicators The nursing workforce shows signs of recovery from the COVID-19…

Harnessing the promise and potential of virtual nursing

Core principles to guide dissemination of this practice model Virtual nursing—a new and steadily growing practice model that enables nurses to connect…

Inspiring transformative change throughout the year

The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) joined the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) in recognizing and honoring the nation’s 5 million RNs during National…

Practice Matters

Hair For You

Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in…

Progress and promise

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards recognize nurses who are creating change from the inside out, not only for themselves, but…

Caring for veterans

Strategies to understand and support health goals Veterans have distinct determinants of health related to their military service and occupational exposures. With…

Support planetary health

Actions to promote and protect the environment Spring marks a time of renewal and reawakening with cleaning, planting, and other fresh starts,…

Catalysts of change

2025 Innovation Award winners close disparity gaps. Nurses’ insights and experience in developing solutions that matter illustrate The Power of Nurses™ in…

Focus on nurses’ well-being

Nurses hold demanding and frequently stressful positions and hectic lives. Managing the stresses and strains of work and finding a positive work–life…

Nurse innovator resources

Eight guidebooks assist in framing and developing ideas. Nurses frequently have insights and innovations relevant across healthcare but might not know how…

Anti-racism in nursing

Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines…

Reviving reverence for vaccines

Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things…

Hispanic culture and health

The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least…

Practice Matters

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