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President’s Message | Sept. 2026
[Pictured Above: From left, Julia Stocker-Schneider, Nadine Wodwaski, Bethany Campbell, Barbara Medvec, Maria Bobo, Helena Hardin, Tiffany Bukoffsky] Bethany S. Campbell, MPA, BSN, RN, President, ANA-Michigan Greetings Friends. I hope this summer has afforded each…
Connection Creates Leaders
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Tiffany Bukoffsky, MHA, BSN, RNExecutive Director, ANA-Michigan Every day across Michigan, nurses make decisions that change lives. Sometimes those moments happen at the bedside.…
Find Your Place. Advance Nursing in Michigan and Serve with Purpose
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Joining an ANA-Michigan Committee Matters The strength of ANA-Michigan has always come from the commitment, expertise, and passion of our members. Every initiative we…
Why Nurses Must Be Heard at the Ballot Box
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Nurses have long known that care extends beyond the clinical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and public health departments. In the 2026 elections, our…
Communication: A Patient Adherence Tool
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Patients who do not adhere to their prescribed treatment plans are at risk for worse health outcomes, increased hospitalizations, diminished quality of life, and…
ANA-MI’s 2026 Virtual Town Hall Series Showcases Magnet® Excellence
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Nurses across Michigan and beyond are invited to participate in ANA-MI’s 2026 Virtual Town Hall on September 15, a free educational event designed to…
Passing the Stethoscope: Nursing Wisdom Across Generations
MI Vol. 12, No.3, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Think about your nursing career for a minute. Who is the nurse you still remember? Maybe it was the nurse who helped you survive…
President’s Message | June 2026
MI Vol. 12, No.2, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Bethany S. Campbell, MPA, BSN, RN, President, ANA-Michigan As I step into the role of ANA-Michigan President, I want to begin with gratitude. Over…
Stepping Into Leadership: Building the Future of ANA-Michigan Together
MI Vol. 12, No.2, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Tiffany Bukoffsky, MHA, BSN, RNExecutive Director, ANA-Michigan It is an exciting time for ANA-Michigan—one defined by growth, renewed energy, and a clear vision for…
Driving Nursing Excellence: Best Practices from Michigan Magnet® Organizations
ANA–Michigan invites nurses at every stage of practice to participate in its 2026 Virtual Town Hall Series, Driving Nursing Excellence: Best Practices from Michigan…
Evolving the Role of Leaders in Healthcare: Empowering and Mentoring the Future of Nursing
MI Vol. 12, No.2, The Future of Nursing in Michigan
Healthcare is undergoing rapid and sustained transformation, driven by workforce shortages, financial constraints, increasing patient acuity, and heightened expectations for quality, equity, and safety.…
ANA‑Michigan Annual Virtual Membership Assembly Highlights
The American Nurses Association–Michigan (ANA‑MI) held its Annual Virtual Membership Assembly on Monday, April 27, bringing members together from across the state…
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice and Education: Opportunities, Risks, and the Need for Critical Thinking Background
The American Nurses Association – Michigan convened a multidisciplinary nursing panel of Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts made up of nurse leaders, informaticists,…
A Message from Barbara R. Medvec, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Gratitude, Leadership, and a New Partnership for the Future Barbara R. MedvecDNP, RN, MSA, MSN, NEA-BC President ANA-Michigan bmedvec@ana-michigan.org In our recent…
Honor, Legacy, and the Path Forward
Tiffany Bukoffsky, MHA, BSN, RNExecutive Director, ANA-Michigan It is a profound honor and privilege to introduce myself as the new Executive Director…
ANA–Michigan Steps Forward to Lead at the National Level
ANA-Michigan continues to demonstrate the strength, expertise, and leadership of Michigan’s nursing community by stepping forward to serve at the national level…
Using AI in Nursing: Help, Hype, or Hazard?
ANA-MI 2026 Town Hall Series Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into healthcare settings, but what does that really mean for…
Nursing education, AI, and best practices
Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images…
Hospital Workplace Violence and Safety Response
At Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI), an 856-bed, full-service tertiary teaching hospital in New York City, hospital administrators recognized the need to…
To the Editor | ANA Michigan
I am writing to express my unequivocal stance against any narrative or assertion that nursing is not a profession. Such claims are…
Nurse Case Study: Alleged failure to appropriately resuscitate a PACU patient after a complex cosmetic surgery
Medical malpractice claims may be asserted against any healthcare provider, including nurses. This medical malpractice case study and risk management strategies, presented…
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