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ANA-Ohio News Journal, the official publication of the American Nurses Association Ohio.
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Why Nurses Belong in Civic Leadership
Recently I attended a seminar on the topic of Nurses Running for Office. One of the speakers described the experience of campaigning as “exhilarating.” I was reminded of my own experiences as a candidate for…
What Can We All Do?
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN As I started this letter, I was having difficulty putting behind me the constant news…
Celebrating the Power of Nurses
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
Editorial Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, Barbara Brunt, NPDA-BC® Yvonne Smith PhD, APRN-CNS Each May, we pause to recognize our profession and celebrate…
Ella Kick: A Trailblazer and Philanthropist
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
“My goal is to live to be 100—and I just celebrated my 95th birthday so I’m on my way!” This quote exemplifies Ella Kick’s…
The Lasting Impact of Nurse Preceptors: Helping Residents Today, So They Can Help Patients Tomorrow
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
A Celebratory Tribute to Nursing’s Preceptors from Nurse Residents’ Perspectives The transition from nursing student to a professional registered nurse in today’s fast-paced, complex…
2025 Fall Ohio Nursing Organizations Leadership Summit Report
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
ANA-Ohio hosted the Fall Ohio Nursing Organizations Leadership Summit on December 5, 2025, at Chamberlain University at Easton Town Center. Eighteen nursing organizations were…
2026 Committee Reports
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
Bylaws Committee Report Connie Stopper, MEd, PhD, RN – Chair Members: Connie Stopper, MEd, PhD, RN -Chair Wynne Simpkins, MS, -Vice Chair Karen Estridge,…
Fellow of American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) SIG Report
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
Members: Nancy M. Albert Celeste M. Alfes Cindy M. Anderson Mary K. Anthony Gail A. Bagwell Tamilyn Bakas Kay A. Ball Gerene S. Bauldoff…
Northeast Ohio SIG
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 2
Members: Our SIG is not like a committee — we have no assigned members. We have members come and go. The list below is…
Answering “If Not Us, Who?”
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN New calendar years bring opportunities for new beginnings, often aimed at accomplishing those personal…
Expanding the Role of Nursing in Community and Population Health
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
Editorial Yvonne Smith PhD, APRN-CNS Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC® This edition of the journal provides insights into some nursing roles in…
ANA-Ohio Annual Conference Recap: A Celebration of Innovation, Advocacy, and Professional Growth
The ANA-Ohio Annual Conference, held on September 19th and 20th, 2025, was a resounding success, bringing together nurses from across the state…
The Critical Role DNP Preparation Serves in Advancing Population Health
Nurses have long played vital roles in addressing the nation’s health challenges. With growing attention to health disparities, DNP programs offer preparation…
Addressing Population Health Needs with the Clinical Nurse Leader
Xavier University launched the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Direct Entry as Second Degree (MIDAS) in 2005 in response to the…
Meeting Community and Population Health Needs One Crash at a Time
Retirement is a time for nurses to: (a) relax, (b) enjoy hobbies and interests, (c) meet community and population health needs, or…
From Streets to Systems: A Community Health Profile through the Nursing Lens
The state of health in America is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn,…
A Day in the Life of a School Nurse
School nursing is my second career, but I wish it had been my first! It has allowed me the opportunity to use…
Create the Future
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN Several years ago, while in my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at…
Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing
Editorial This edition of the ANA-Ohio News Journal focuses on technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. Throughout the…
ANA-Ohio Policy Influencers Bootcamp: From Concept to Reality
The question nagged at me as I lay awake one night: How can we provide nurses with the tools they need to…
Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks
Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of…
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