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Advocacy and Suicide Prevention

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), advocacy is a pillar of nursing. Nurses instinctively advocate for their patients in their workplaces and their communities. ANA defined advocacy as “the…

Advocacy from the Bedside Nurse: The Bell

Imagine simply walking out the front door right this moment only to find yourself returning home weeks to months later. This is often the reality for many newly diagnosed cancer…

Report Card: How Are We Doing?

I recently found an envelope that belonged to my parents with all my elementary, junior high, and high school report cards. In the early years, the report cards were on…

Report of ANA Membership Assembly

ANA-Ohio was well represented at the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA) on June 28th and 29th. Members who attended the MA were: Becky Patton, Board President Deb Arms,…

UHHS Leadership Conference

ANA-Ohio President Rebecca Patton and ANA board member and UHHS Director of Policy Khaliah Fisher-Gracfe represented ANA-Ohio at the University Hospitals Health System Nursing Leadership Conference in Cleveland Ohio. Dr.…

Want to Become More Involved?

Do you want to become more involved with ANA-Ohio? We are seeking diverse members with various expertise and backgrounds to serve on committees. This article outlines the process to apply…