ANA on the Frontline

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A cold, hard lesson about patient dumping

A 22-year-old woman with Asperger’s syndrome was seen on a frigid night in January 2018 for a fall-related head injury in the University of Maryland’s emergency department (ED).…

A comprehensive resource for nurses’ well-being

In the dynamics of healthcare, nurses shoulder the responsibility of patient care with unwavering dedication. However, the demanding nature of the profession—marked by long hours, high-stress situations, and…

A critical Pathway to Excellence® standard

Initiatives promote nurses’ well-being during the pandemic.  Ensuring nurses’ well-being isn’t just a concept for healthcare systems and organizations that have—or want to gain—the Pathway to Excellence® designation.…

A dynamic strategic plan for changing times

ANA Enterprise prioritizes advancement of nursing and professional success of nurses Healthcare and the practice and profession of nursing have changed rapidly in the almost 3 years since…
A federal agenda for action

A federal agenda for action

Elevating the voice of nurses on the pandemic and beyond. As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) federal legislative and regulatory agenda…
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A growing need

School of nursing leaders take multi-pronged approach to support caregivers By Susan Trossman, RN Someone who must carry out a list of hospital discharge instructions or provide ongoing,…
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A growing population

Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in the United States, so too is…
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A guide for the times

Updated scope and standards of nursing practice. Each edition of the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provides authoritative guidance on actions and behaviors…
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A journey of healing

Statement acknowledges harms to nurses of color, outlines actions for change. Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the August 2022…

A Magnetic conference

Thousands of nurses learn and share strategies to improve care and work environments (more…)

A need to feed the pipeline

Looking at challenges and solutions to increasing nursing faculty. How does the United States educate more nurses if there aren’t enough nurse educators? It may seem like a…

A nurse for everyone who leaves the hospital

Nurses Jasmine Bhatti, PhD(c), MS, RN, and Ayan Said, MSN, RN, only knew each other 
in passing. They worked on the same floor at Mayo Clinic in Arizona,…

Addressing gun violence in America

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Worried about the world Subject: The impact of gun violence on public health After the latest mass shooting, my nurse colleague and I…

Addressing suicide among nurses

In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic event. Our staff members weren’t immediately…
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Advancing nurses’ roles in care coordination

By Elizabeth Moore Traditionally, care coordination has been a central role for nurses, who are key to ensuring patients’ multidimensional needs are being met at the bedside, as…
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Advocacy at the bedside and beyond

By Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, and Matthew Fitting, MPS Advocacy means leveraging one’s position to support, protect, or speak out for the rights and interests of others. Long…

Advocacy meets opportunity

Easing scope of practice barriers during COVID-19 Changes included in federal legislation passed into law and regulation reflect Medicare recognition of advanced practice RNs’ (APRNs’) value in providing…
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An extraordinary event in unprecedented times

Though life as we know it has changed in nearly every way since the COVID-19 pandemic began, one thing remains constant—nurses’ commitment to excellence in patient care. This…

ANA 2016 Annual Report: Safety 360

Focusing on a culture of safety A culture of safety is what nurses want and strive for in their practice every day. It’s about being able to provide…

ANA 2018 Annual Report: Year of Advocacy

Year of Advocacy: Pursuing positive change on every level Every day, every year, nurses advocate. It’s a responsibility that we all accept the moment we enter the nursing…
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ANA advocates for nurses’ health and safety

Collaborating in the new year to address pandemic challenges together As nurses contend with the pandemic and its multi-layered effects into 2021, the American Nurses Association (ANA) continues…
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ANA embarks on Journey of Racial Reconciliation

The American Nurses Association (ANA) took historic action on June 11 when its highest governing body voted unanimously to adopt the ANA Racial Reckoning Statement. This action by…

ANA Enterprise News

ANA recognized for role in reducing patient harm Six years ago, ANA joined the Partnership for Patients, a coalition of hospitals, providers, patient advocates, employers, and state and…
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ANA Enterprise News

Year of the Nurse extended to 2021 The ANA Enterprise joins with the World Health Organization and global colleagues in extending the Year of the Nurse and Midwife…
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ANA Enterprise News – July 2021

ANA Enterprise brings APRN resources to the fore The ANA Enterprise offers a rich menu of content for the nation’s 460,000 advanced practice RNs (APRNs). Visitors to nursingworld.org…
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ANA Enterprise News – June 2021

ANA responds to verdict in Chauvin trial  In April, a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges for the killing of George Floyd. …
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ANA Enterprise News | August 2021

Virtual Hill Day spotlights three key issues More than 300 enthusiastic and informed nurses attended nearly 325 virtual Congressional meetings from all 50 states during the American Nurses…
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ANA Enterprise News April 2021

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is working with other national organizations to build the public’s confidence in and acceptance of vaccines. (more…)
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ANA Enterprise News May 2021

Honoring nurses in May For Nurses Month 2021, the American Nurses Association (ANA) honors the nation’s nurses  whose vital contributions during a pandemic profoundly impact the health and…
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ANA Enterprise News, April 2022

Recognizing nurse-led innovation. The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) announced the winners of the 2022 ANA Innovation Awards sponsored by Stryker, a…

ANA Enterprise News, April 2023

The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), an initiative staffed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides opportunities for…
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ANA Enterprise News, August 2022

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauded passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law on June…

ANA Enterprise News, August 2023

On June 17, the voting representatives of the ANA Membership Assembly elected leaders to serve on the ANA Board of Directors and the Nominations and Elections Committee. All…
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ANA Enterprise News, December 2021

ANA elections: Call for nominations Nomination period ends January 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET On December 7, 2021, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee issued a call…

ANA Enterprise News, December 2022

OJIN reveals new look, enhanced navigation The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to debut a new and improved web 
experience for OJIN: The Online Journal of 
Issues…

ANA Enterprise News, December 2023

Check out the latest topic in OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, the official scholarly journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA) This content is for…
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ANA Enterprise News, February 2022

SPHM: New standards reflect latest research and survey seeks better understanding of nurses’ experiences Tee American Nurses Association (ANA) has published Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2023

Grant recognized among 100 Most Influential in Healthcare Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, immediate past president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), recently was named among Modern…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2024

ANA podcasts offer insights and expertise Podcasts from the American Nurses Association (ANA) provide inspiration and education. These 30 to 55 minute episodes are perfect for listening to…
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ANA Enterprise News, January 2022

Policy brief addresses nurses spreading COVID-19 misinformation The American Nurses Association (ANA) joined the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and five other leading nursing organizations in…

ANA Enterprise News, January 2023

ANA opposes restrictions on transgender healthcare and criminalizing gender-affirming care The American Nurses Association (ANA) strongly opposes any legislation or policy action that places restrictions on transgender healthcare…

ANA Enterprise News, January 2024

ANA supports proposed federal staffing legislation and regulations The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2530/S.…
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ANA Enterprise News, July 2022

ANA reacts to sentencing of nurse RaDonda Vaught In response to the May 13 sentencing of former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse RaDonda Vaught to 3 years’ probation,…

ANA Enterprise News, July 2023

In celebration of National Nurses Month in May, American Nurses Association (ANA) President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, made a special community visit with nursing…
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ANA Enterprise News, June 2022

New member benefit tackles burnout Burnout in nursing is real, especially given the stresses and strains of providing care for more than 2 years during a global pandemic.…

ANA Enterprise News, June 2023

Thousands of RNs plan to leave the profession by 2027 More than 600,000 RNs said they plan to leave the nursing workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout,…
Enterprise News

ANA Enterprise News, March 2022

Nurses ranked most honest and ethical professionals 20 years in a row. The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for maintaining the number 1 ranking in Gallup’s annual…

ANA Enterprise News, March 2023

Nurses ranked most honest and ethical professionals for 21st year The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for maintaining the number 1 ranking in Gallup’s annual Most Honest…

ANA Enterprise News, March 2024

The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for ranking number one for the 22nd consecutive year in Gallup’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll. The American public…
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ANA Enterprise News, May 2022

Live virtual event caps Nurses Month recognitions The informative, inspirational, and healing stories of nurses will feature prominently in the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) You Make a Difference…

ANA Enterprise News, May 2023

As part of Professional Development Week, 
the National Nurses Month toolkit suggests registering for a National Provider Identifier (NPI), a unique number used to identify individual providers and…
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ANA Enterprise News, November 2021

ANA urges HHS to declare nurse staffing shortage a national crisis. The American Nurses Association (ANA) urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare…

ANA Enterprise News, November 2022

ANA applauds introduction of ICAN Act The American Nurses Association (ANA) has joined with the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®, and the…

ANA Enterprise News, November 2023

Minimum staffing standards proposed for LTC facilities On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish minimum…
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ANA Enterprise News, October 2021

New survey data: Nurses recommend COVID-19 vaccines and support mandates and boosters if recommended Data from a new survey of more than 4,500 nurses nationwide conducted by the…

ANA Enterprise News, October 2022

New educational opportunities on infection prevention Project Firstline, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides free online…

ANA Enterprise News, October 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced plans in August to award more than $100 million…
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ANA Enterprise News, September 2021

Accelerating nursing, transforming healthcare: New research from J&J, ANA, and AONL Nurses should leverage the leadership positions they moved into during the pandemic to drive organizational transformation, according…
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ANA Enterprise News, September 2022

MFP Summer Institute focuses on leadership and advocacy More than 70 nurses convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss health equity and minority psychiatric-mental health nurse leadership during the…

ANA Enterprise News, September 2023

The 2021 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly recommended that ANA launch a strategic initiative to integrate precision health and genomics into basic and advanced nursing practice. Considerable…
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ANA names 2022 National Award recipients

The American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of its 2022 National Awards in May. ANA’s National Awards recognize outstanding nurses and champions for their vital contributions to…

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Powerful habits to manage change effectively How well do you cope with stress and change? RNs today are immersed in challenging and fluctuating environments, with increased workloads, new…

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ANA elects board, committee members Eligible voting members at ANA’s Membership Assembly elected four members to the nine-member board of directors. Ernest James Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, of…
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Center for Ethics and Human Rights recognized with prestigious Cornerstone Award The American Nurses Association (ANA) Center for Ethics and Human Rights has been honored with a Cornerstone…
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ANA News, February 2019

The power of two Join thousands of your fellow nurses, be inspired, and elevate your career by attending the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® and the ANA Quality…
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ANA News: January 2019

Pathway Conference + Quality and Innovation Two exceptional nursing conferences—American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Conference® and American Nurses Association (ANA) Quality and Innovation Conference— will…

ANA on the Frontline

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. This month’s feature: posttraumatic stress…
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ANA on the Frontline January 2021

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurse health…
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Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: ANA Annual…
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ANA on the Frontline, April 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Time’s Up…
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ANA on the Frontline, December 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Ethics of…
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ANA on the Frontline, February 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Preventing harm…

ANA on the Frontline, January 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Safe patient…

ANA on the Frontline, July 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: ANA-ANCC conferences…
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ANA on the Frontline, March 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurses advocating…
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ANA on the Frontline, May 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: What’s the…

ANA on the Frontline, November 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Promoting patient…
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ANA on the Frontline, October 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Health IT…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2017

NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION Early recognition and response New Zika guidance for pregnant women from CDC Recover energy, find balance, and reduce stress What to do…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Stemming the…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Appropriate staffing…

ANA on the Frontline: April 2017

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. This month’s feature provides a…
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ANA on the Frontline: In Brief, February 2019

Putting a spotlight on influenza vaccination At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA, this January, hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg promoted vaccination at a…

ANA on the Frontline: May 2017

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. This month’s feature: Saying yes…
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ANCC honors nurses and healthcare organizations

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced the recipients of its annual awards during the 2021 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Atlanta,…

Appropriate staffing = safe, quality care

ANA, nurses work on range of efforts to address this nursing priority. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Get Digital Access for just…

Are nurses worth only one penny?

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) champions the importance of nurses to improving care delivery, and the need to invest in nurses’ leadership, knowledge, and innovation. This content…

August ANA on the Frontline

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Feature article:…
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Better readying students for practice

To: Ethics Advisory Board     From: Concerned nurse educator Subject: Academic and professional readiness I’m a nurse educator struggling with undergraduate students who are coming into our nursing program…
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Call for nominations

On December 8, 2017, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee issued a call for nominations for a slate of candidates to be presented to the Membership Assembly in…

Camp Aruga: Reaching the summit together

In a bid to shape the next generation of leaders, PNAA launched Camp Aruga, a transformative leadership development boot camp designed to cultivate unity among chapters, improve competencies…
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Celebrate National Nurses Week 2018

The American Nurses Association (ANA) National Nurses Week theme for 2018 “Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence” recognizes that RNs provide the highest level of quality care to patients and…

Celebrating global Year of the Nurse in 2020

The Year of the Nurse is here. The ANA Enterprise will celebrate it by engaging with nurses, thought leaders, and consumers in a variety of ways that promote…

Celebrating nursing excellence

The American Nurses Credentialing Center 
(ANCC) presented its annual awards in October at the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in…
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Celebrating the 2017 Nurse of the Year

At what age did you first realize you wanted to be a nurse? The American Nurses Foundation’s Honor a Nurse 2017 Nurse of the Year, Linda J. Hassler,…

Conference confidence

ANCC event delivers substantive content, enriching celebrations Philadelphia was the venue for the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®, where more…

Conflict about pain relief at the end of life

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A worried relative Subject: Pain and suffering I have a cousin who was diagnosed 5 months ago with end-stage liver cancer. The cancer…

Considering profit priorities in healthcare

How is it ethical that healthcare systems are making multimillion dollar profits when funds remain desperately needed at the bedside and beyond? This content is for Digital Access…
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Considering the COVID-19 syndemic

To: Ethics Advisory Board     From: An alarmed nurse Subject: Nursing’s responses to pandemic-fueled inequities I’m troubled that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only exposed but also worsened health…
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Consistent, quality communication

Nurses help lead efforts on safe patient handoffs and transfers Note: This is the first of two articles in a series looking at nurses’ contributions in addressing patient…

Countering human trafficking

Nurses play key role in recognizing, responding to patients in exploited circumstances Human trafficking, a crime involving the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or 
commercial sex,…
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COVID-19 Update

8 things you need to know about COVID-19 booster doses In November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee…
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COVID-19 Update – June 2021

Supporting COVID-19 vaccination for millions of Americans The American Nurses Association (ANA), which supports the development, distribution, and administration of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, applauded the Biden…

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic earns Pathway designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded the Pathway to Excellence® designation to CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic in September. MinuteClinic is the first retail healthcare organization to receive the…

Dealing with POLST and long-term care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned skilled nursing facility nurse Subject: POLST and long-term care I’m a new RN on the night shift at a skilled nursing facility…
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Early recognition and response

Nurses work to prevent potentially fatal complication of childbirth By Susan Trossman, RN Although the United States can be credited with many scientific advances, from launching shuttles into…
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Educate, innovate, celebrate

Return of in-person event features robust educational content, celebrations of excellence. The ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® both came roaring back as in-person…
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EFT: A healing technique for reducing stress and pain

For nurses and patients experiencing stress and stress-related emotions, such as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, insomnia, or acute or chronic pain, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may provide effective…

Elevating ICU care

[Pictured above: September 2023 Think Tank on ICU Innovation] The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) and longtime supporter Stryker, a leading medical technology company, have joined forces to…

Elevating the voice of nurses on Capitol Hill

ANA is pleased to report that Congress acted on mental health and well-being in 2022. One major push from ANA’s RNAction grassroots program was advocating for the Dr.…
Enhancing nursing education about LGBTQ+ care

Enhancing nursing education about LGBTQ+ care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned student Subject: Knowledge about LGBTQ+ patients I’m a nursing student in the last semester of my Bachelor of Science in nursing program.…
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Ethics and crisis standards of care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Contingently confused Subject: Conventional, contingency, and crisis standards of care Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I keep hearing about different levels of care. What…

Exemplary practices, innovative solutions

(ANCC) presented its annual awards in October at the co-located 2023 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Chicago. This content is for…

Federal legislative agenda

Promoting the critical role nurses play in the health of patients and the nation, as well as guaranteeing a strong nursing workforce into the future, are core components…
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Finding belonging to beat burnout

Specialty-focused education model aims to better prepare nurses for practice Nurses are exhausted and have been ringing the alarm long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic challenges and limited…
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Formula for accessing mental health resources

Commitment to wellness culture, infused with fun and creativity, encourages nurses to engage with support. With the COVID-19 pandemic now having crossed into a third year, its emotional…

Forum for nursing excellence

More than 13,000 nurses from across the United States and 27 countries descended on Chicago in person and virtually October 12-14 for the 2023 co-located ANCC National Magnet…

Foundation advances nurse-led research

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) advances the nursing profession by 
serving as a thought leader, catalyst for action, convener, and funding conduit. These efforts encompass funding research…

Foundation receives 2023 Dolphin Award

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) was recognized with the 2023 Nurses House Dolphin Award, presented by Ilene Sussman, president of Nurses House, during the Foundation’s annual leadership…

Free career-building webinars from ANA

The American Nurses Association (ANA) offers webinars designed to help nurses advance in their careers, make informed decisions, and handle significant workplace challenges. These webinars are free and…

From data to reality: How allyship affects nurses

Allyship is a frequently used term that may not be fully understood. The National Institutes of Health considers allyship a lifelong process in which meaningful relationships build trust…
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From the Ethics Box: Right to Try

Q: My patient is terminally ill. There may be a treatment, but it isn’t FDA approved. Do patients have a right to try investigational treatments, and what are the…
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From the Ethics Inbox: Confronting climate change

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned RN Subject: Climate change and the role of nurses Over the past few years it seems there have been many weather-related, catastrophic…

From trauma to post traumatic growth

My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the 1918 influenza pandemic that infected nearly 500 million…

Goals and actions for a healthy lifestyle

Hitting a milestone of 50 years or older can spark renewed attention to personal health goals, along with the recognition that there’s much more to a healthy lifestyle…
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Gratitude for nurses

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public’s recognition of and gratitude for nurses was on constant display—from restaurant meals delivered to hospitals to streets ringing…
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Harnessing our anger in constructive ways

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Distressed RN  Subject: Working with anger and moral outrage   I’m a bedside nurse and during the pandemic I have become increasingly…

Headlines from the Hill

ANA shares health-system principles with President-Elect and team ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, sent a letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump on December 5,…

Headlines from the Hill

ANA intensifies efforts to address vital concerns for nurses Issues continue to move quickly in Washington, DC, many of which dramatically affect RNs and their practice. With ANA’s…
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Health IT for nursing: What now?

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines the nursing process as “the common thread uniting different types of nurses who work in varied areas—the essential core of practice for…

Healthy workplaces, healthy nurses

Two healthcare systems take the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation mission to heart. Penn Medicine Princeton Health and Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) are making nurses wellness a…
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Help hurricane victims

In any tragedy, a nurse’s first question is, “How can I help?” An overwhelming number of nurses acted in response to the Texas Nurses Foundation’s appeal for contributions…
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Helping nurses recover from disaster

The power of nursing was truly felt this fall, when nurses everywhere worked tirelessly to care for patients in response to multiple natural disasters, often while being affected…
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Honoring, supporting, and advocating for nurses

Here are some of the ways the ANA Enterprise is working on behalf of RNs to address COVID-19, recognize nurses, offer educational events, and provide advocacy updates.  Covid-19…
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How practicing gratitude helps nurses avoid burnout

Burnout and emotional exhaustion were ongoing risks for nurses long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now these hazards have only worsened. According to the National Institute of Health Care…

Human touch

Leadership skills that build trust and compassion Nurses are looking to their leaders for more well-being support, according to findings from the American Nurses Foundation Pulse on the…

Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Troubled emergency nurse Subject: Inappropriate discharge of patients experiencing homelessness A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I…

In Brief

CDC reports on ‘winnable battles’ to improve Americans’ health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the final report on the Winnable Battles program, an…

In Brief

ANA releases new position statement opposing capital punishment ANA announced its opposition to capital punishment and nurses’ participation in capital punishment in February. This new position is particularly…

In Brief

Now open: 2017 call for nominations for appointed positions The ANA Committee on Appointments, a committee of the ANA Board of Directors, is accepting nominations until June 23…

In Brief

ANCC awards first National Healthcare Disaster Certifcation™ The new American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Healthcare Disaster Certification™ is the first interprofessional certification designed to verify the competence…
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In Brief June 2021

ICN Annual Report looks back on an extraordinary year  The 2020 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Annual Report covers a momentous year in the organization’s history. While the…

In search of staffing solutions

Innovation, change management, persistence define successful strategies Appropriate staffing—a dynamic process that aligns the number of nurses, their workload, expertise, and resources with patient needs to achieve quality…
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Informed consent for nursing care

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Nurse from Milan, Italy  Subject: Professional responsibilities with informed consent   I recently was asked to obtain a signed informed nursing consent before…
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Innovating for the future

Forum highlights nurses’ role in reimagining healthcare and nursing practice. Nurses excel at adapting to changing circumstances on the frontlines of patient care. With that in mind, speakers…

Inside surgical smoke: Keeping nurses healthy

When Brenda Ulmer, MN, RN, CNOR, worked in the operating room (OR) full time, she was aware of the seemingly fleeting smoke that was produced during certain surgical…

Into the community

Beyond being trusted by the public for their roles in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, schools, and other settings, nurses have a long track record of using their expertise and…

Introducing new ANA member benefits

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is offering these new member benefits as a part of its personal benefits program. ANA has carefully screened partners who are committed to…

Investing in nurse innovators

“Nurses are one of the great un-tapped resources in health-care,” said Ahrin Mishan, executive director of the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation. That conviction, central to the foundation’s…
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Is your job a risk to your health?

By Susan M. Priano, PhD, RN Nurses employed in U.S. hospitals are at risk for poor health outcomes due to unhealthy lifestyles and their work environment. Ranked by…

July ANA on the Frontline

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: New Managers:…
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Leading through service

“The first and most important choice a leader makes is the choice to serve, without which one’s capacity to lead is severely limited.” —Robert Greenleaf, founder of the…

Living one’s purpose through service

Currently celebrating its fifth year, the Jeannine Rivet National Leadership Award enhances community health and healthcare delivery by supporting emerging nurse leaders who integrate their health expertise with…

Make 2023 the year of you

American Nurses Association (ANA) member benefits are designed with nurses’ needs in mind. Members can take advantage of these benefits to pursue higher education, career advancement, and wellness.…
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Making a difference in a multitude of ways

There are no doubt countless RNs who have stood out and inspired others during this challenging last year. For Nurses Month, we are highlighting the ways nurses make…
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Making nurses’ voices count

Last year when world health officials declared a global pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation committed to addressing the impact of COVID-19 on nurses and the nursing workforce. Recognizing…
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Managing through a pandemic

Approaches to support nurse managers’ success. The COVID-19 crisis has brought extraordinary challenges to all nurses and intensified the demands placed on nurse managers. Along with responsibilities for…

March 2020: ANA News

ANA representative named to CMS patient safety panel Lillee Smith Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN, editor-in-chief of the American Nurse Journal and an American Nurses Association (ANA) and…

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 to be sincere and quite clear…
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Mentoring minority nurses

African Americans accounted for just 3.4% of nursing leadership positions, according to a 2013 national survey by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, indicating the scarcity of role…

Mentorship matters

Mentoring and supporting nurses in different stages of their careers are more important than ever since the pandemic.

Mentorship: The value in vulnerability

Shortly after being selected as the inaugural recipient of the American Nurses Foundation Jeannine Rivet National Leadership Award in June 2019, my life began to change. I graduated…

Native knowledge

Indigenous nursing programs are making room for new perspectives When Angela Acuna, BSN, RN, heard about the Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition Scholars (INCATS) program, she…

New nurse managers step up to the leadership challenge

Generational differences, staffing issues, communication failures, budgeting ordeals—these are just some of the challenges that freshly promoted nurse managers may face in their new roles. Through on-the-job training,…
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New Zika guidance for pregnant women from CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance for health care professionals caring for pregnant women with possible Zika virus exposure. (more…)
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Not on our watch

Nurses have the power to turn the tide on Black maternal health. The numbers are staggering. The United States, which spent $4.1 trillion on healthcare in 2020, has…
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Nurses activate and advocate on the Hill

The 2018 American Nurses Association (ANA) Hill Day started off strong on June 21 in Washington, DC, as ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, rallied…
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Nurses and medical aid in dying

New surveys report a range of opinions, need for further education. Nurses have strong feelings about medical aid in dying (MAID), according to two comprehensive studies of more…

Nurses and the relative-value scale

The cost of healthcare in the United States re-mains a top priority for all Americans. One way the American Nurses Association (ANA) helps determine resource expenditure and provider…

Nurses focus on public health and other timely issues

Stopping outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, providing guidance to nurses on medical aid-in-dying issues, and comprehensively addressing the public health crisis of human trafficking are the aims of three…

Nurses have the power

In her more than 40 years of nursing, Cynthia Bienemy, PhD, RN, has focused on addressing health disparities and inequities related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Black communities…

Nurses on the go

No two nurses’ careers are the same. One of the most rewarding aspects of the profession is the unlimited number of opportunities to make a difference. To help…
Nurses return to the Capitol for ANA Hill Day

Nurses return to the Capitol for ANA Hill Day

For the first time in 3 years, nurses, students, and other leaders brought nursing priorities to in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staffs to build support…

Nurses rise to disaster challenges

While working the night shift in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU) of her New Jersey hospital, Teresa Weisneck, BSN, RN, could not help but be moved by…
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Nurses speak and industry is listening

This spring, the American Nurses Foundation and its Corporate Advisory Board created a survey to identify key issues facing RNs today and where the healthcare product and services…
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Nurses take action and look to a bold future

Breaking news on opioid legislation and immigration issues added urgency and greater purpose to actions taken at the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) 2018 Membership Assembly, held June 22-23…

Nurses take pivotal issues to Capitol Hill

ANA supports enforceable safe nurse staffing standards, including acuity and setting-specific ratios, as an approach to promote the recruitment and retention of nurses and improve quality outcomes for…

Nurses take the lead on COVID-19 vaccination

Innovation and coordination are keys for success. As authorized COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed across the nation, RNs are leading rollout administration, coordination, and education efforts. The strategy…
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Nurses, get out the vote!

On Election Day, the old saying couldn’t be more apt: “Decisions are made by those who show up.” With healthcare reform and other nursing-related issues so prominent this…
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Nurses, mood, and the COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation created the Well-Being Initiative to support the mental health and well-being of the nation’s nurses. Moodfit—a digital mental…

Nurses’ well-being in the face of burnout

The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic still weigh heavily on healthcare institutions in the form of enduring workforce shortages, escalating labor expenses, and a growing prevalence of staff…

On unsafe ground

A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of society, where like the general population,…

Online health information and self-diagnosis

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Concerned RN  Subject: Self-diagnosis    During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are asking me about symptoms they’re experiencing and my opinion about information…
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Pain management: An ethical approach

ANA’s new position statement on pain management offers guidance When a federal law permanently expanded medication-assisted treatment (MAT) prescribing authority to NPs and PAs in October 2018 (with…
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Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19

Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for children from 5 to 11 years old. In November, after lengthy review of clinical trial data from…
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Preventing harm

Reporting, recognition, and just culture can make a difference Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series on patient safety. Access part 1 at americannursetoday.…

Prioritizing nurses’ well-being

I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to provide optimal care. This content is…
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Promoting advance care planning

INBOX To: Ethics inbox From: An ANA member Subject: End-of-life decision making After my husband died from cancer, I vowed to use my nursing knowledge and role to…
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Promoting nurses’ well-being during COVID-19

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: ANA member Subject: Nurses’ well-being   I was a senior in my bachelor of science in nursing program last year during COVID-19…
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Protecting privacy while supporting nurses

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Concerned emergency department clinical manager Subject: Patient/family privacy and nurses’ well-being   A patient was brought to our emergency department (ED) from home…
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Protesting and accountability

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Confused protestor Subject: Sanctioned for expressing my moral point of view   I participated in what was planned and advertised as a peaceful…

Racism, stress, and mental health

Resources to better understand racism in nursing The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light critical mental health disparities for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the…

Recognizing nurses who enrich our lives and the world

National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6-12 and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, is a time for everyone— nurses, employers, other healthcare professionals, community leaders,…
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Recover energy, find balance, and reduce stress

By Chris Jordan, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM EP-C/APT An axiom of the healthcare world is that the better care health providers give to themselves, the better care they…
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Reporting on racism in nursing

National Commission finds nurses of color harmed by practices, policies, individual behaviors across key aspects of the profession In a major series of 6 reports issued in May,…

Research says gratitude is good for you

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) recently launched a podcast miniseries on gratitude, which explores what decades of research have shown—practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical…

Resources to better understand racism in nursing

The National Commission to Address Racism in 
Nursing (the Commission), co-led by the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Black Nurses Association, National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations,…

Responding during an active shooter situation

One of the hospitals in our system recently 
experienced an active shooter. The nursing 
staff reached out to our ethics team 
expressing concerns that our current training involving…

Rising to the challenge of self-care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: An exhausted nurse Subject: Finding ways to care for myself I’ve worked in a hospital as a nurse for the past couple of…
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RN Initiative: A catalyst for nursing’s future

Nurses worked heroically in 2020 as the tragic spread of the novel coronavirus took on pandemic proportions and forced innovation in the U.S. healthcare system. Before the pandemic…
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RNs offer creative solutions to healthcare challenges

Creativity reigned at the second annual NursePitch™, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. (HIMSS) and sponsored by…

Saying yes to yoga

The physical and mental health benefits of practicing yoga are well-documented. One recent study focused on the benefits of yoga for nurses. In 2015, Gina K. Alexander, PhD,…

Scaling change with the RN Initiative

Speakers from the Biden administration’s newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, American Institutes of Re-search, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Institute for Healthcare Improvement attended…
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Seven steps to strengthen nursing culture

Nurses need a supportive work culture more than ever as they cope with pandemic era stresses compounded by a national nurse staffing shortage. “Nurses just like the rest…

Skin health: Protecting your largest organ

Nurses’ skin is under assault. Continuous handwashing; irritation from personal protective equipment (PPE); and exposure to disinfectants, sterilants, and other chemicals take their toll on our protective barrier.…
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Social determinants of health and COVID-19

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Student nurse  Subject: Social determinants of health   I’m a nursing student, and my instructor has been talking about social determinants of…
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Solutions to the nurse staffing challenge

Think Tank offers detailed strategies with short-term implementation timelines Nurse staffing challenges remain one of the defining issues of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many factors contributing to these…
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Spreading happiness through therapeutic laughter

By Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN If you want to create positive change in your life, you first have to change your reality,” writes Shawn Achor, Harvard researcher, lecturer, and…

Stopping workplace violence

The public witnessed the many challenges nurses faced during the peak 
of the COVID-19 pandemic, but other longstanding difficulties aren’t widely known, including workplace violence (WPV). This content…
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Strengthening nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship

By Sharon A. Morgan, MSN, RN, NP-C The recent worldwide outbreak of Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungus, underscores the criticality of robust institutional and community- based antibiotic stewardship…

Strong voices for a healthier future

More than 350 RNs from across the country came together for the 2023 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of ANA, held…
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Supporting patients’ care goals

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Nurse seeking clarification Subject: Nurses’ role in goals of care discussions At the organization where I work, I’ve been told that nursing staff…
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Survey findings reveal nurses are struggling

Findings from the third mental health and wellness survey in the Pulse on the Nation’s Nurses Survey Series expose the significant stress nurses continue to experience in their…

Systems thinking and nursing innovation

ANA Innovation is changing the way nurses look at systems through its Innovation Advisory Board and Committees. Systems thinking represents an effective tool for understanding the continuity of…

Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse against nurses. ANA partnered with Alex…
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The American Nurses Memorial of Bordeaux

For nurses who die in service By Marsha Fowler, PhD, MDiv, RN, FAAN; Nathalie Laurent, MA, RN; Martha Turner, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN Nursing is a risky endeavor. Nurses…
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The ethics of cooperating with law enforcement

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Nurse informant Subject: Nurse obligations to cooperate with law enforcement   I’m an RN working in a pediatric unit. I was caring…
The fallout from Covid-19 disbelief

The fallout from COVID-19 disbelief

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A nurse in search of a better response Subject: Patients who refuse treatments because of COVID-19 skepticism I’ve witnessed a concerning number of…

The HealthyNurse® Leader

Nursing leaders—including managers, directors, and executives—are dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and inspiring and empowering teams. They must analyze nursing knowledge and practice environments, and strategize to ensure…

The impact of restrictive laws on patient care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A patient advocate Subject: Navigating a new world Many states have recently enacted restrictive laws involving women’s health and gender-
affirming care. How do…
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THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC

Nurses offer interventions for global problem By Susan Trossman, RN “City life is millions of people being lonesome together,” the 19th century naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau…

The state of nurses in 2023

Survey highlights need for better support from employers After coping with nearly 3 full years of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, along with surges of 
influenza and respiratory syncytial virus…

The uneven road to new models of care

Insight study highlights critical perception gaps between leaders and frontline nurses A study exploring how healthcare organizations currently respond to todays challenges and how they could better use…
Transformative ideas are everywhere

Transformational ideas are everywhere

Transforming U.S. healthcare to be more person-centric, forward-looking, and technology-enabled is a formidable objective and will require innovation across education, regulation, and nursing practice. However, as the COVID-19…

Translating quality into practice

More than 1,100 nurses and other professionals gathered at ANA’s 2017 Conference in Tampa, Florida, March 8-10, to learn about the latest research, strategies, and best practices for…
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Unconscious bias and the EHR

To: Ethics inbox From: Concerned RN Subject: Frequent flyers I am a new RN working in an inner-city emergency department. Some of our patients are well known by…
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Vision and values

Kate Judge reflects on 10 years of growth at the American Nurses Foundation. In the 10 years since Kate Judge joined the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) as…

Welcome to ANA on the Frontline

The American Nurses Association and its official journal, American Nurse Today, are pleased to introduce an enhanced communications program for ANA members in 2017. After conducting an extensive…
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What to do when a colleague is impaired

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Medical-surgical staff nurse Subject: Substance use disorder Recently I discovered a colleague on my unit impaired by substance use disorder (SUD). What should…

When #NursesVote, policy changes

In recognition of National Voter Registration Day in September and in advance of next year’s presidential election, the American Nurses Association (ANA) launched its new and improved #NursesVote…
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When a co-worker spreads misinformation

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Troubled RN Subject: Misinformation about COVID-19   I’m in a work situation I find troubling. My RN coworker is consistently and increasingly…
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When advance directives aren’t allowed

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A nurse seeking clarity Subject: Navigating patients’ wishes for their care at end-of-life Recently I’ve observed some of my patients’ end-of-life advance directives…

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