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Summary of American Nurses Association (ANA) Hill Day & Membership Assembly 2026

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President’s Report 2026 Q3: ANA Hill Day 2026 brought together nurses, nursing students, and nurse leaders from across the United States to advocate directly with members of the 119th Congress and their staff on federal policies affecting the nursing profession and patient care.

Against cynicism: Small practices that sustain nursing

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Reprinted with permission from MyAmericanNurse.com Nurse Influencer series Many years ago, I had a supervisor who opened every staff meeting with the same phrase:…

Nursing Advocacy Beyond the Bedside: Reflections from My First ANA Hill Day

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As nurses, we advocate every day. At the bedside we advocate for our patients, their families, and each other. We listen, teach, and coach…

We cannot carry this alone: The case for ancillary support in nursing

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When pediatric trauma met emotional overload, I learned that no nurse can carry the weight of healing alone. I remember the day he was…

Targeted music listening therapy and post-procedure pain management: A quality improvement initiative

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A gap analysis at the project site (which offers surgical services, including procedures requiring overnight admission and postoperative pain management with narcotic and non-narcotic…

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses, Your Voice Matters!

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American Nursing Association 2026 Membership Assembly Approves to Amend ANA Bylaws to Add Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Membership. What It Took: In November 2025 I…

Opportunity and Impact Conference 2026

DE Vol. 51, No.2, DNA Reporter

President’s Report 2026 Quarter 2 Summary of the 2026 ANA Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit Dr. Kathleen “Kathy” Neal, PhD, RN The 2026…

Celebrating the Power of Nurses During Nurse’s Week 2026

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Executive Director’s Report Honoring Delaware’s Nursing Workforce and the Delaware Nurses Association’s Leadership Christopher E. Otto, MSN, RN, CCRN Nurse’s Week 2026 offers Delaware…

Starting a Nurse-led Clinic for the Unhoused

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Unhoused people are sheltered or unsheltered homeless individuals. You see them on the street as they carry everything in a backpack or store possessions…

Self‑Care as a Professional Responsibility: Small Daily Actions that Sustain Nursing

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Nursing is a profession grounded in compassion, presence, and service. We enter this work to support others through healing, education, and advocacy—yet too often…

From CNA to NHA: A Nurse Leader’s Journey Through Resilience, Education, and Purpose

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Leadership in nursing does not always begin with a title. For many of us, it begins in moments of uncertainty, adversity, and quiet determination.…

DNA New, Renewing, and Returning Members

September 1 – November 30, 2025 Per DNA and ANA bylaws, all members of either association must have an active license to…

Reclaiming the Nurse Within: Self-Care as an Ethical Imperative

When Caring Starts to Cost Too Much I still remember sitting in my car after a long 12-hour shift, hands on the…

My Journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was not simply a career choice for me; it was a calling shaped by life experience,…

Important Advice for the ‘Sandwich Generation’

If you’re between the ages of 35 and 60, you may be feeling a financial pinch from both your growing — or…

Advancing Nurse Wellbeing Through Innovation: Inside ChristianaCare’s New Wellbeing Steer and Council

At ChristianaCare, nurse wellbeing is more than an initiative—it’s a strategic priority. Recognizing that a thriving nursing workforce is essential for delivering…

Embark on the Publishing Journey and Sail to Success!

Are you considering writing for publication but don’t quite know where to start or whether you have the expertise to write an…

Remarks to 2025 ANA Leadership Summit

Good morning, colleagues, Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy It is truly a privilege to welcome you to the Leadership Summit and the opening day of Leadership…

Leadership Summit 2025 – A Report from the DNA President

Dr. Kathleen “Kathy” Neal, PhD, RN Additionally, we heard an impassioned and impactful presentation from the ANA President – Jennifer S. Mensik…

Making Your LPN License Renewal Go Smoothly

For Delaware LPNs, December marks the beginning of the license renewal period. The renewal period is open until February 28th to avoid…

Should Breaking News Alter Your Investment Strategy?

More than ever before, investors are inundated with news alerts and headlines on market-moving events. The 24/7 news cycle, social media and…

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What will you take with you? Recognizing the skills that can shape your next nursing role

There was a point early in my nursing career when I thought I might hate nursing. My first nursing job was exactly where I had wanted to begin. I was working for the hospital system I had hoped to join,…

I’m still a nurse: Lessons from a nontraditional career path

When I graduated nursing school, I thought I had a fairly clear picture of what my career would look like. Like many new nurses, I imagined providing direct patient care, advancing my clinical expertise, and perhaps moving into management someday.…

Emotional intelligence in nursing

Nursing has long been described as one of the most demanding professions. Nurses must think critically, communicate effectively, practice safely and efficiently, and adhere strictly to professional guidelines. Historically and today, many in the profession work short-staffed and beyond scheduled…

Could organ transplantation become obsolete?

Living in the United States has offered most citizens knowledge about organ transplantation. After all, when we obtain a driver’s license, states currently ask whether we’d like to be listed as an organ donor. However, the future of organ transplantation…

What will you take with you? Recognizing the skills that can shape your next nursing role

There was a point early in my nursing career when I thought I might hate nursing. My first nursing job was exactly…

I’m still a nurse: Lessons from a nontraditional career path

When I graduated nursing school, I thought I had a fairly clear picture of what my career would look like. Like many…

Emotional intelligence in nursing

Nursing has long been described as one of the most demanding professions. Nurses must think critically, communicate effectively, practice safely and efficiently,…

Could organ transplantation become obsolete?

Living in the United States has offered most citizens knowledge about organ transplantation. After all, when we obtain a driver’s license, states…

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