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Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d like to share some numbers. The…
By Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, and Matthew Fitting, MPS Advocacy means leveraging one’s position to support, protect, or speak out for the rights and interests of others. Long…
Leading nurses through crisis, disaster, and everyday practice. (more…)
Nurses are with patients during some of the most important moments in their lives.
Year of Advocacy: Pursuing positive change on every level Every day, every year, nurses advocate. It’s a responsibility that we all accept the moment we enter the nursing…
The American Nurses Association (ANA) expressed outrage that a registered nurse (RN) was handcuffed and arrested by a police officer for following her hospital’s policy and the law,…
Center for Ethics and Human Rights recognized with prestigious Cornerstone Award The American Nurses Association (ANA) Center for Ethics and Human Rights has been honored with a Cornerstone…
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) defines allyship as “an ethical duty through intentional interventions, advocacy, and support to eliminate harmful acts, words, or…
RN elected to Florida legislature shares her insights. WHEN she saw an open seat in the Florida House of Representatives, Janegale Boyd, RN, decided to take a chance…
In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards for nurses in long-term care (LTC)…
ANA is pleased to report that Congress acted on mental health and well-being in 2022. One major push from ANA’s RNAction grassroots program was advocating for the Dr.…
The end of the first session of the 118th Congress was notable, to say the least. For starters Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed and…
When nurses assert their voices and take an active role in political advocacy, they can make a real impact. Because we have the experience, expertise, and skills to…
Let’s work together to tackle public health issues. With National Nurses Weekcoming soon, we’ll be publicly recognized for our many positive contributions to healthcare at the bedside and…
I recently saw a political ad featuring a nurse using her name and licensed credentials to support a particular candidate and his views on healthcare. I was instructed…
Sharing our experiences face-to-face or online through op-eds, blogs, and the like, reflects the very best of advocacy—the process of gaining public support for a cause or policy.
Find an opportunity to address workplace civility. Ric Cuming,EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is senior vice president and chief nurse executive at the twice Magnet®-recognized Christiana Care Health System…
The importance of strengthening member advocacy and engagement was the prevailing message and a focus of action at the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Membership Assembly held June 9-10…
Stopping outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, providing guidance to nurses on medical aid-in-dying issues, and comprehensively addressing the public health crisis of human trafficking are the aims of three…
For the first time in 3 years, nurses, students, and other leaders brought nursing priorities to in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staffs to build support…
The power of advocacy is in the voting booth. IN THE FACE of repeated threats from Congress and the administration, the American Nurses Association (ANA) and nurses nationwide have…
Looking back on ANA’s work and presidency. THE PRESIDENCY of the American Nurses Association (ANA) is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding roles in American nursing. It…
ONE OF THE GREATEST THREATS to nursing is not being involved in decisions about policies affecting the profession and patients. Advocacy is a cornerstone of nursing; yet a 2011 poll of…
National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6-12 and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, is a time for everyone— nurses, employers, other healthcare professionals, community leaders,…
Learn how to be a more effective advocate.
Advocating for improved conditions and access to healthcare for migrant children and families This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a…
The importance of reporting Hardly a day goes by without another #MeToo story in the news, exposing an increasingly darker side of the worlds of academia, business, media,…
Reflections from a day on the hill. On June 21, 2018, 277 nurses from 45 states unified their voices into one and “took the hill.” I was one…
Raising the profile of nursing to improve health and healthcare here and globally (more…)
Investing in nurses to achieve global health. Health should be a recognized universal right. Having an equitable health system should be a universal standard. And having highly skilled…
President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency on Oct. 26. Nurses see the devastating impact of the opioid crisis every day. And because of their…
4 million reasons
Let’s celebrate and promote workforce diversity. AS WE COUNT DOWN to the start of National Nurses Week (NNW) on May 6, I’d like to…
Advocacy at the bedside and beyond
By Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, and Matthew Fitting, MPS Advocacy means leveraging one’s position to support, protect, or speak out for the rights and…
Advocacy: A lifetime commitment
Leading nurses through crisis, disaster, and everyday practice. (more…)
Advocacy: A modest proposal
Nurses are with patients during some of the most important moments in their lives.
ANA 2018 Annual Report: Year of Advocacy
Year of Advocacy: Pursuing positive change on every level Every day, every year, nurses advocate. It’s a responsibility that we all accept the moment…
ANA calls for action in wake of police abuse of registered nurse
The American Nurses Association (ANA) expressed outrage that a registered nurse (RN) was handcuffed and arrested by a police officer for following her hospital’s…
ANA News
Center for Ethics and Human Rights recognized with prestigious Cornerstone Award The American Nurses Association (ANA) Center for Ethics and Human Rights has been…
Assess, reflect, act
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission) defines allyship as “an ethical duty through intentional interventions, advocacy, and support to eliminate…
Called to serve
RN elected to Florida legislature shares her insights. WHEN she saw an open seat in the Florida House of Representatives, Janegale Boyd, RN, decided…
CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards
In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards for nurses…
Elevating the voice of nurses on Capitol Hill
ANA is pleased to report that Congress acted on mental health and well-being in 2022. One major push from ANA’s RNAction grassroots program was…
Elevating the voice of nurses through advocacy
The end of the first session of the 118th Congress was notable, to say the least. For starters Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy…
Get inspired about legislation
When nurses assert their voices and take an active role in political advocacy, they can make a real impact. Because we have the experience,…
Inspire, innovate, and influence
Let’s work together to tackle public health issues. With National Nurses Weekcoming soon, we’ll be publicly recognized for our many positive contributions to healthcare…
Is political advocacy ethical for nurses?
I recently saw a political ad featuring a nurse using her name and licensed credentials to support a particular candidate and his views on…
Lived experience
Sharing our experiences face-to-face or online through op-eds, blogs, and the like, reflects the very best of advocacy—the process of gaining public support for…
Nurse leader talks about respectful, healthy work environments
Find an opportunity to address workplace civility. Ric Cuming,EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is senior vice president and chief nurse executive at the twice Magnet®-recognized…
Nurses focus on advocacy and engagement at ANA meeting
The importance of strengthening member advocacy and engagement was the prevailing message and a focus of action at the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Membership…
Nurses focus on public health and other timely issues
Stopping outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, providing guidance to nurses on medical aid-in-dying issues, and comprehensively addressing the public health crisis of human trafficking are…
Nurses return to the Capitol for ANA Hill Day
For the first time in 3 years, nurses, students, and other leaders brought nursing priorities to in-person meetings with members of Congress and their…
Nurses shaping the future of healthcare
The power of advocacy is in the voting booth. IN THE FACE of repeated threats from Congress and the administration, the American Nurses Association (ANA)…
Passion with purpose
Looking back on ANA’s work and presidency. THE PRESIDENCY of the American Nurses Association (ANA) is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding roles…
Power for positive change
ONE OF THE GREATEST THREATS to nursing is not being involved in decisions about policies affecting the profession and patients. Advocacy is a cornerstone of nursing; yet…
Recognizing nurses who enrich our lives and the world
National Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6-12 and ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, is a time for everyone— nurses, employers, other…
Stop the inhumanity
Advocating for improved conditions and access to healthcare for migrant children and families This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ…
Stopping sexual harassment and violence against nurses
The importance of reporting Hardly a day goes by without another #MeToo story in the news, exposing an increasingly darker side of the worlds…
The importance of advocacy: Your voice matters
Reflections from a day on the hill. On June 21, 2018, 277 nurses from 45 states unified their voices into one and “took the…
The launch of Nursing Now
Raising the profile of nursing to improve health and healthcare here and globally (more…)
The Nursing Now campaign launches
Investing in nurses to achieve global health. Health should be a recognized universal right. Having an equitable health system should be a universal standard.…
Urge Congress to act on opioid public health emergency
President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency on Oct. 26. Nurses see the devastating impact of the opioid crisis every day.…