From the moment I first heard of artificial intelligence (AI), I didn’t immediately connect it to nursing or healthcare. But it quickly became clear—AI is transforming everything from how nurses deliver patient care to how they document, collaborate, and innovate.…

The question nagged at me as I lay awake one night: How can we provide nurses with the tools they need to be lifelong policy influencers, not occasional advocates or bystanders, but genuine contributors to a wide gamut of policy…

President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN Several years ago, while in my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, we held  a robust class discussion about legacy and famous nurses.…

As a graduate from a second-degree nursing program, I am a firm believer that accelerated nursing programs offer a unique opportunity for individuals to embark on a rewarding career in nursing. Designed for students with diverse educational backgrounds and a…

ANA-Ohio was well represented at the 2025 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA) meeting, held in Washington, D.C., June 26 -28. President Becky Patton, Executive Director Tiffany Bukoffsky, ANA Board member Khaliah Fisher-Grace, voting representatives Sally Morgan and Barb…

Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of this transformative technology to address the most pressing clinical challenges while navigating the risks associated with its rapid…