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
A Leading the Way article focused on nursing leadership
A Practice Matters article discussing issues that impact your practice
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From your ANA President

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…

Collective wisdom

In late June, nearly 400 knowledgeable and insightful nurse leaders met in Washington, DC, for the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly,…

Valuing nursing

Groundbreaking and crucial work led by the ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management will have a profound impact on…

Mental health matters

This month, the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association celebrates its 50th anniversary of supporting graduate-level nursing students from…

A diversified profession

All nurses—regardless of gender—should be concerned that the nursing profession remains predominantly female. In 2023, men comprised just 12.6% of RNs and…

Nurses make the difference

Through patient care, in the halls of legislatures, as managers and executives, and in communities across the country, nurses make the difference.…

Turning the tide

The unacceptably high level of maternal mortality in the United States reflects a failing of our entire healthcare system and calls nurses,…

Lived experience

Sharing our experiences face-to-face or online through op-eds, blogs, and the like, reflects the very best of advocacy—the process of gaining public…

Healthy hearts

Our profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less…

Meaningful momentum

When I became the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) 38th president in January 2023, the pandemic had loosened its tight grip and our…

From the Ethics Inbox

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…

How history informs Code of Ethics revisions

I’m looking forward to the 2025 revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (the Code). How will the…

Reframing difficult

My nursing unit has a frequent flyer who’s difficult to care for. We’re all weary of providing care for this patient and…

How rituals support nursing teams

I’m a clinical manager for a pediatric critical care unit. We’ve recently had a significant increase in end-of-life care. I’m proud of…

When laws and nursing ethics collide

I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that…

Competent care during pregnancy loss

I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began…

Nurse safety in the era of open notes

Patients now have access to clinical notes that show the full names of staff members involved in their care. Considering the level…

Informing family members about patient treatment nonadherence

As a nurse practitioner, I’m the primary care provider for a patient who’s clearly not taking his medications and is showing indications—through…

Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?

In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients…

Concerns about calling out sick

I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On…

ANA on the Frontline

ANA Enterprise News, October 2024

ANA awards $100,000 to C/SNA programs advancing antiracism in nursing The American Nurses Association (ANA) awarded $100,000 to 12 of its Constituent/State…

Creating an organization for future generations

Younger nurses seek belonging, leadership opportunities, solutions for workplace challenges Benita Chatmon Stephanie McClellan Andrea Laliberte As healthcare continues to evolve, the…

How a nurse’s concern translates into a patient’s outcome

How a nurse’s concern translates into a patient’s outcomes In 2022, the American Nurses Foundation Reimagining Nursing Initiative (RN Initiative) awarded $14…

ANA Enterprise News, September 2024

Report: Deep health inequities persist The United States has yet to make notable and sustained progress in advancing health equity over the…

Nurses build coalitions at the Capitol

Nearly 500 nurses, nursing students, and advocates from across the country gathered on June 27 in Washington, DC, for the American Nurses…

Building a better future for all

Nurses meet evolving issues with compassion and resolve. Ready to tackle some of the most compelling issues in the profession, nurse leaders…

2024 Collaborative Care Grant announced

Awardees seek to improve outcomes for prospective kidney transplant recipients. The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) recently announced the recipients of the…

Personal and profound

Q&A series highlights experiences and insights involving racism in nursing. Established in 2021, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing examines…

Survey sets the stage to meet needs of younger nurses

Survey sets the stage to meet needs of younger nurses More than half of Millennial and Generation Z (Gen Z) nurses don’t…

ANA Enterprise News, August 2024

ANA president named to Most Influential Clinical Executives list, ANA reimbursement policy recommendations included in advisory group report, and Defining the economic…

Practice Matters

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…

CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards

In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards…

Taking on health disparities

2024 ANA Innovation Award winners - The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award…

From data to action

In 2023, the Nurse Staffing Task Force, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Critical Care…

Innovation in motion

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker and offered annually, highlight, recognize, and celebrate nurse-led innovation that improves patient…

Breaking down barriers to sizeism

The chronic disease of obesity affects quality of life, health, and function for people from all populations. The prevalence of obesity and…

Assess, reflect, act

The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) defines allyship as “an ethical duty through intentional interventions, advocacy, and support…

The GSA KAER Framework

People are living longer worldwide. Individuals age 65 years or older now comprise approximately 17% of the U.S. population, a proportion expected…

Getting shots in arms

Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What…

Practice Matters

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