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Don’t Be Green When It Comes to Medical Cannabis: Updates for Educators and NYS Nurses
Evidence You Can Use The topic of Marijuana is no longer taboo. It is legal for both medical and adult-use (recreational) purposes in New York. Implemented in 2016, the Medical Cannabis Program, later amended in…
From the Desk of the Executive Director
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
Jeanine Santelli, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Faith Community Nurse Who remembers the Future of Nursing report? Okay, you can put your hands down. Did…
Legislative Update
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
Amy Kellogg, Caiti Anderson January tends to be synonymous with new beginnings. In the New York legislative world, that is no different. The New…
From the Desk of the Historian
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
As thoughts about this column started to swirl about in my head in November 2025, I was watching Ken Burns’ documentary, The American Revolution.…
The Calm after the Storm: Climate Disasters and the Continuum of Care
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
Climate Conversations Natural disasters do not end with environmental destruction. Their impacts are long-lasting and often manifest as prolonged public health crises within affected…
Members on the Move
2025 Class of Fellows of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN) The Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN) proudly announces the…
Nurses Deal in Advocacy
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
The American Nurses Association-New York Political Action Committee (ANA-NY PAC) raises funds to support state elected officials and candidates seeking elected office who champion…
Committee Spotlight: Finance Committee
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
The Finance Committee meets several times a year to review the Profit and Loss Statements. Their most important role is to review and endorse…
A Transformational Year for Nurses House
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.3
On behalf of the Nurses House Board of Directors, it is with much enthusiasm that we reflect on 2025—a truly transformational year for us.…
Meet Your 2026 ANA-NY Board of Directors
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.2
President Connie Perkins, PhD, RN, CNE St. Bonaventure, NY Vice-President Giselle Gerardi, PhD, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM Commack, NY Treasurer Elisa…
President’s Message | ANA-NY | Dec. 2025
ANA-New York Nurse, NY Vol. 10, No.2
Connie J. Perkins, PhD, RN, CNE Every June the American Nurses Association hosts a Membership Assembly in Washington, DC. This brings together ANA’s constituent…
From the Desk of the Executive Director | ANA-NY | Dec. 2025
2025 Progress toward ANA-NY Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives Jeanine Santelli, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Faith Community Nurse Advocate for the public…
Legislative Update | ANA-NY | Dec. 2025
Amy Kellogg, Caiti Anderson Tuesday, November 4 was Election Day in New York. This year featured municipal elections throughout the State, with…
Integrating Climate Change and Environmental Justice into the Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum
Introduction Climate change is one of the defining public-health challenges of the 21st century, producing direct (heat, storms, flood) and indirect (air…
H.R. 1 FAQs
I don’t receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits, so it doesn’t affect me, right? Wrong! You might not receive these payments, but your…
Nurses Deal in Advocacy
The American Nurses Association-New York Political Action Committee (ANA-NY PAC) was established to raise funds to support state legislators and candidates seeking…
ANA-NY Health Equity Task Force
For the past one and a half years, the seven members of the ANA-NY Health Equity Task Force have worked to plan…
President’s Message | Sept. 2025
Connie J. Perkins, PhD, RN, CNE Spring was a great time to be a member of ANA-NY! In April, we met in…
From the Desk of the Executive Director | Sept. 2025
Jeanine Santelli, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Faith Community Nurse We are looking forward to seeing you in person and empowered at our…
Legislative Update | Sept. 2025
Amy Kellogg, Caiti Anderson Thursday, June 12, was the last scheduled day of New York’s 2025 legislative session. The Senate completed their…
From the Desk of the Historian: Lifelong Learning – A Cornerstone of Nursing
Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS One of my first memories of getting ready to go back to school was a…
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When fear shapes health: A nursing perspective on Latina women and access to care
A woman arrives at a clinic appointment quietly and cautiously. She has lived in the United States for many years and became a naturalized citizen long ago. On paper, she has every right to move freely through daily life, yet…
From applause to action: Why New York’s nursing strike matters for patients, nursing students, and the future of the nursing profession
On January 9, 2026, Kathy Hochul declared a State of Disaster Emergency in New York, citing critical healthcare staffing shortages across New York and surrounding areas. In the weeks that followed, nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job across multiple…
Targeted music listening therapy and post-procedure pain management: A quality improvement initiative
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 pain medication) using retrospective chart reviews showed ineffective pain management based on patient self-reported pain scores.…
Nursing note: Reflections on 50 years of service
I entered nursing at a time when foundational care defined the profession. Bed baths were not merely routine tasks; they were opportunities to provide comfort, build rapport, and conduct meaningful patient assessments. Communication with patients was as essential as documentation,…
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Nursing note: Reflections on 50 years of service
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