Applause and accoladesEach May during National Nurses Month, the American Nurses Association (ANA), our constituent and state nurses associations, and healthcare organizations nationwide acknowledge and celebrate…
Climate actionEarth Day, celebrated each April 22, gives us all the opportunity to reflect on what we as individuals and in communities can do to…
Standard bearersCertified nurses’ march to excellence Every year on March 19, organizations worldwide observe Certified Nurses Day to celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who maintain…
Vital actionsDiversity, inclusion pave the way to a healthier nation Just over 2 years ago, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission)…
Progress and potentialNurses hold the keys to the nation’s health. An exciting new phase of my career began on January 1 with the start of my…
Reflecting, anticipatingNursing’s bright future beckons In this, my last column as American Nurses Association (ANA) president, my thoughts, though reflecting about the past, rest firmly…
Ending stigmaIf a flood or fire were to hit a community, RNs would spring into action, working long hours under stressful conditions to triage and…
An ethical approachGuidance for navigating complex healthcare dilemmas. From the joyous celebrations at the sound of a newborn’s first cries to the solemn moment when a…
Advocacy mattersConcerted efforts yield wins on nursing priorities. In an era of political rancor, an important piece of legislation involving nursing practice passed the U.S.…
A journey of healing“This is a journey.” So starts the American Nurses Association (ANA) Racial Reckoning Statement, which the ANA Membership Assembly—the governing and official voting body…
Ending the crisisThink Tank proposes short-term actions for improved staffing. To call the nurse staffing shortage a crisis in no way exaggerates the situation. Even before…
Tide of changeReport calls on nursing to confront and eradicate racism. Racism: “Assaults on the human spirit in the form of biases, prejudices, and an ideology…
Applause and accoladesEach May during National Nurses Month, the American Nurses Association (ANA), our constituent and state nurses associations, and healthcare organizations nationwide acknowledge…
Climate actionEarth Day, celebrated each April 22, gives us all the opportunity to reflect on what we as individuals and in communities can…
Standard bearersCertified nurses’ march to excellence Every year on March 19, organizations worldwide observe Certified Nurses Day to celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses…
Vital actionsDiversity, inclusion pave the way to a healthier nation Just over 2 years ago, the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing…
Progress and potentialNurses hold the keys to the nation’s health. An exciting new phase of my career began on January 1 with the start…
Reflecting, anticipatingNursing’s bright future beckons In this, my last column as American Nurses Association (ANA) president, my thoughts, though reflecting about the past,…
Ending stigmaIf a flood or fire were to hit a community, RNs would spring into action, working long hours under stressful conditions to…
An ethical approachGuidance for navigating complex healthcare dilemmas. From the joyous celebrations at the sound of a newborn’s first cries to the solemn moment…
Advocacy mattersConcerted efforts yield wins on nursing priorities. In an era of political rancor, an important piece of legislation involving nursing practice passed…
A journey of healing“This is a journey.” So starts the American Nurses Association (ANA) Racial Reckoning Statement, which the ANA Membership Assembly—the governing and official…
Ending the crisisThink Tank proposes short-term actions for improved staffing. To call the nurse staffing shortage a crisis in no way exaggerates the situation.…
Tide of changeReport calls on nursing to confront and eradicate racism. Racism: “Assaults on the human spirit in the form of biases, prejudices, and…
Applause and accoladesBy: Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President, American Nurses Association
Climate actionBy: Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President, American Nurses Association
