ANA signs a letter of concern about proposed creation of an Office of the National Nurse.
In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake on Jan. 12, many nurses felt the urgent need to jump on a plane and hit the ground in Haiti to help treat and comfort the survivors, but were not sure how to go about it.
A precursor to serious complications, this dangerous condition is on the rise among Americans.
ANA and state associations work to protect nurses and the environment from chemicals.
Food-and Americas’ overconsumption of it-have become public health issues. We need therapy for what one expert calls our “national eating disorder.”
Environmental pollution threatens our homes, workplaces, and communities. So what can you do? This article will tell you.
Gain insight into nurses’ health practices and obtain feedback on your own health.
Adult immunization rates in the United States are well below national public health goals. Find out what steps you can take to raise disease awareness and boost vaccine coverage.
After decades of dormancy, mumps is back and could be making an appearacne soon at a clinic or hospital near you.
Seeking to address major healthcare challenges, the National Priorities Partnership recognizes the many contributions nurses are making to advance its goals and transform health care. This article details the steps needed to optimize nursing’s contributions in specific areas.
The latest in a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society.
Our editor-in-chief discusses the importance of population health.
For someone with sickle cell trait, exercise can trigger dangerous complications. But most people who have the trait, don’t know it.
In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.
The ANA’s House of Delegates addresses human trafficking.
Extensive use of third-generation cephalosporins has led to cephalosporin-resistant bacterial strains. Learn how these organisms cause deadly infections and you can help control their spread.
Our editor-in-chief discusses the upcoming insurance requirement related to the Affordable Care Act and emphasizes the need for nurses to be knowledgeable about the requirements so they can help friends, family, and patients navigate the health insurance marketplace.
As the disaster in Japan continues to unfold, it is a reminder that here in the U.S., preparedness and response to a major event must remain a priority.
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