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A cold, hard lesson about patient dumping

A 22-year-old woman with Asperger’s syndrome was seen on a frigid night in January 2018 for a fall-related head injury in the University of Maryland’s emergency department (ED).…

A comprehensive resource for nurses’ well-being

In the dynamics of healthcare, nurses shoulder the responsibility of patient care with unwavering dedication. However, the demanding nature of the profession—marked by long hours, high-stress situations, and…

A dynamic strategic plan for changing times

ANA Enterprise prioritizes advancement of nursing and professional success of nurses Healthcare and the practice and profession of nursing have changed rapidly in the almost 3 years since…
A federal agenda for action

A federal agenda for action

Elevating the voice of nurses on the pandemic and beyond. As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) federal legislative and regulatory agenda…
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A growing need

School of nursing leaders take multi-pronged approach to support caregivers By Susan Trossman, RN Someone who must carry out a list of hospital discharge instructions or provide ongoing,…
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A guide for the times

Updated scope and standards of nursing practice. Each edition of the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provides authoritative guidance on actions and behaviors…

A nurse for everyone who leaves the hospital

Nurses Jasmine Bhatti, PhD(c), MS, RN, and Ayan Said, MSN, RN, only knew each other 
in passing. They worked on the same floor at Mayo Clinic in Arizona,…

Addressing gun violence in America

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Worried about the world Subject: The impact of gun violence on public health After the latest mass shooting, my nurse colleague and I…

Addressing suicide among nurses

In the hospital where I work, a medical error contributed to a patient’s death. Unfortunately, a nurse committed suicide after this tragic event. Our staff members weren’t immediately…
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Advancing nurses’ roles in care coordination

By Elizabeth Moore Traditionally, care coordination has been a central role for nurses, who are key to ensuring patients’ multidimensional needs are being met at the bedside, as…
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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 interests of others. Long…

Advocacy meets opportunity

Easing scope of practice barriers during COVID-19 Changes included in federal legislation passed into law and regulation reflect Medicare recognition of advanced practice RNs’ (APRNs’) value in providing…
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An extraordinary event in unprecedented times

Though life as we know it has changed in nearly every way since the COVID-19 pandemic began, one thing remains constant—nurses’ commitment to excellence in patient care. This…

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 we enter the nursing…
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ANA embarks on Journey of Racial Reconciliation

The American Nurses Association (ANA) took historic action on June 11 when its highest governing body voted unanimously to adopt the ANA Racial Reckoning Statement. This action by…
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ANA Enterprise News, April 2022

Recognizing nurse-led innovation. The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) announced the winners of the 2022 ANA Innovation Awards sponsored by Stryker, a…

ANA Enterprise News, April 2023

The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), an initiative staffed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides opportunities for…
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ANA Enterprise News, August 2022

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauded passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law on June…

ANA Enterprise News, August 2023

On June 17, the voting representatives of the ANA Membership Assembly elected leaders to serve on the ANA Board of Directors and the Nominations and Elections Committee. All…
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ANA Enterprise News, December 2021

ANA elections: Call for nominations Nomination period ends January 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET On December 7, 2021, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee issued a call…

ANA Enterprise News, December 2022

OJIN reveals new look, enhanced navigation The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to debut a new and improved web 
experience for OJIN: The Online Journal of 
Issues…

ANA Enterprise News, December 2023

Check out the latest topic in OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, the official scholarly journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA) This content is for…
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ANA Enterprise News, February 2022

SPHM: New standards reflect latest research and survey seeks better understanding of nurses’ experiences Tee American Nurses Association (ANA) has published Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2023

Grant recognized among 100 Most Influential in Healthcare Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, immediate past president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), recently was named among Modern…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2024

ANA podcasts offer insights and expertise Podcasts from the American Nurses Association (ANA) provide inspiration and education. These 30 to 55 minute episodes are perfect for listening to…
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ANA Enterprise News, January 2022

Policy brief addresses nurses spreading COVID-19 misinformation The American Nurses Association (ANA) joined the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and five other leading nursing organizations in…
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ANA Enterprise News, July 2022

ANA reacts to sentencing of nurse RaDonda Vaught In response to the May 13 sentencing of former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse RaDonda Vaught to 3 years’ probation,…

ANA Enterprise News, July 2023

In celebration of National Nurses Month in May, American Nurses Association (ANA) President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, made a special community visit with nursing…
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ANA Enterprise News, June 2022

New member benefit tackles burnout Burnout in nursing is real, especially given the stresses and strains of providing care for more than 2 years during a global pandemic.…

ANA Enterprise News, June 2023

Thousands of RNs plan to leave the profession by 2027 More than 600,000 RNs said they plan to leave the nursing workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout,…
Enterprise News

ANA Enterprise News, March 2022

Nurses ranked most honest and ethical professionals 20 years in a row. The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for maintaining the number 1 ranking in Gallup’s annual…

ANA Enterprise News, March 2023

Nurses ranked most honest and ethical professionals for 21st year The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for maintaining the number 1 ranking in Gallup’s annual Most Honest…

ANA Enterprise News, March 2024

The American Nurses Association (ANA) congratulates nurses for ranking number one for the 22nd consecutive year in Gallup’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll. The American public…
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ANA Enterprise News, May 2022

Live virtual event caps Nurses Month recognitions The informative, inspirational, and healing stories of nurses will feature prominently in the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) You Make a Difference…

ANA Enterprise News, May 2023

As part of Professional Development Week, 
the National Nurses Month toolkit suggests registering for a National Provider Identifier (NPI), a unique number used to identify individual providers and…
Nursing Shortage

ANA Enterprise News, November 2021

ANA urges HHS to declare nurse staffing shortage a national crisis. The American Nurses Association (ANA) urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare…

ANA Enterprise News, November 2023

Minimum staffing standards proposed for LTC facilities On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish minimum…
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ANA Enterprise News, October 2021

New survey data: Nurses recommend COVID-19 vaccines and support mandates and boosters if recommended Data from a new survey of more than 4,500 nurses nationwide conducted by the…

ANA Enterprise News, October 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced plans in August to award more than $100 million…
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ANA Enterprise News, September 2021

Accelerating nursing, transforming healthcare: New research from J&J, ANA, and AONL Nurses should leverage the leadership positions they moved into during the pandemic to drive organizational transformation, according…
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ANA Enterprise News, September 2022

MFP Summer Institute focuses on leadership and advocacy More than 70 nurses convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss health equity and minority psychiatric-mental health nurse leadership during the…

ANA Enterprise News, September 2023

The 2021 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly recommended that ANA launch a strategic initiative to integrate precision health and genomics into basic and advanced nursing practice. Considerable…
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ANA names 2022 National Award recipients

The American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of its 2022 National Awards in May. ANA’s National Awards recognize outstanding nurses and champions for their vital contributions to…
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ANA News, February 2019

The power of two Join thousands of your fellow nurses, be inspired, and elevate your career by attending the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® and the ANA Quality…
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ANA News: January 2019

Pathway Conference + Quality and Innovation Two exceptional nursing conferences—American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Conference® and American Nurses Association (ANA) Quality and Innovation Conference— will…
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ANA on the Frontline April 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurses Month…
ANA on the Frontline August 2020

ANA on the Frontline August 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Racial justice…

ANA on the Frontline December 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: An extraordinary…

ANA on the Frontline February 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: New nursing…
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ANA on the Frontline January 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Year of…
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ANA on the Frontline January 2021

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurse health…

ANA on the Frontline July 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Policy after…

ANA on the Frontline June 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: COVID-19 survey…

ANA on the Frontline March 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: New staffing…

ANA on the Frontline May 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: COVID-19 updates…

ANA on the Frontline November 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurse education…

ANA on the Frontline October 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Workplace Violence…

ANA on the Frontline October 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: PPE reuse…

ANA on the Frontline October 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Race to…
ANA on the Frontline August 2020

ANA on the Frontline September 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: PPE testimony…
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ANA on the Frontline, ANA Annual Report

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: ANA Annual…
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ANA on the Frontline, April 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Time’s Up…
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ANA on the Frontline, December 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Ethics of…
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ANA on the Frontline, February 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Preventing harm…

ANA on the Frontline, January 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Safe patient…

ANA on the Frontline, July 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: ANA-ANCC conferences…
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ANA on the Frontline, March 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Nurses advocating…
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ANA on the Frontline, May 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: What’s the…

ANA on the Frontline, November 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Promoting patient…
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ANA on the Frontline, October 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Health IT…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2018

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Stemming the…

ANA on the Frontline, September 2019

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Appropriate staffing…
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ANA on the Frontline: In Brief, February 2019

Putting a spotlight on influenza vaccination At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA, this January, hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg promoted vaccination at a…
ANCC honors nurses and healthcare organizations

ANCC honors nurses and healthcare organizations

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced the recipients of its annual awards during the 2021 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Atlanta,…

Appropriate staffing = safe, quality care

ANA, nurses work on range of efforts to address this nursing priority. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Get Digital Access for just…

August ANA on the Frontline

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: Feature article:…
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Better readying students for practice

To: Ethics Advisory Board     From: Concerned nurse educator Subject: Academic and professional readiness I’m a nurse educator struggling with undergraduate students who are coming into our nursing program…
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Building a healthy workplace culture

Tabitha Hughey’s typical workday begins with roosters crowing at dawn and a brisk 90-minute walk near her Western Kentucky home. (more…)
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Call for nominations

On December 8, 2017, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee issued a call for nominations for a slate of candidates to be presented to the Membership Assembly in…
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Celebrate National Nurses Week 2018

The American Nurses Association (ANA) National Nurses Week theme for 2018 “Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence” recognizes that RNs provide the highest level of quality care to patients and…

Conference confidence

ANCC event delivers substantive content, enriching celebrations Philadelphia was the venue for the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®, where more…

Conflict about pain relief at the end of life

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A worried relative Subject: Pain and suffering I have a cousin who was diagnosed 5 months ago with end-stage liver cancer. The cancer…

Considering profit priorities in healthcare

How is it ethical that healthcare systems are making multimillion dollar profits when funds remain desperately needed at the bedside and beyond? This content is for Digital Access…
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Considering the COVID-19 syndemic

To: Ethics Advisory Board     From: An alarmed nurse Subject: Nursing’s responses to pandemic-fueled inequities I’m troubled that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only exposed but also worsened health…
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Consistent, quality communication

Nurses help lead efforts on safe patient handoffs and transfers Note: This is the first of two articles in a series looking at nurses’ contributions in addressing patient…

Countering human trafficking

Nurses play key role in recognizing, responding to patients in exploited circumstances Human trafficking, a crime involving the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or 
commercial sex,…
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COVID-19 Update

8 things you need to know about COVID-19 booster doses In November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee…

Dealing with POLST and long-term care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned skilled nursing facility nurse Subject: POLST and long-term care I’m a new RN on the night shift at a skilled nursing facility…
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Educate, innovate, celebrate

Return of in-person event features robust educational content, celebrations of excellence. The ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® both came roaring back as in-person…
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EFT: A healing technique for reducing stress and pain

For nurses and patients experiencing stress and stress-related emotions, such as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, insomnia, or acute or chronic pain, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may provide effective…

Elevating ICU care

[Pictured above: September 2023 Think Tank on ICU Innovation] The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) and longtime supporter Stryker, a leading medical technology company, have joined forces to…

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 advocating for the Dr.…
Enhancing nursing education about LGBTQ+ care

Enhancing nursing education about LGBTQ+ care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Concerned student Subject: Knowledge about LGBTQ+ patients I’m a nursing student in the last semester of my Bachelor of Science in nursing program.…

Ethical challenges in enforcing dress codes

I’ve seen some backlash on social media after our organization issued a dress code policy that addressed hairstyle. I know policies that are restrictive for certain ethnicities aren’t…
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Ethics and crisis standards of care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Contingently confused Subject: Conventional, contingency, and crisis standards of care Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I keep hearing about different levels of care. What…

Exemplary practices, innovative solutions

(ANCC) presented its annual awards in October at the co-located 2023 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Chicago. This content is for…
Finding belonging to beat burnout

Finding belonging to beat burnout

Specialty-focused education model aims to better prepare nurses for practice Nurses are exhausted and have been ringing the alarm long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic challenges and limited…
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Formula for accessing mental health resources

Commitment to wellness culture, infused with fun and creativity, encourages nurses to engage with support. With the COVID-19 pandemic now having crossed into a third year, its emotional…

Forum for nursing excellence

More than 13,000 nurses from across the United States and 27 countries descended on Chicago in person and virtually October 12-14 for the 2023 co-located ANCC National Magnet…

Foundation advances nurse-led research

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) advances the nursing profession by 
serving as a thought leader, catalyst for action, convener, and funding conduit. These efforts encompass funding research…

Foundation receives 2023 Dolphin Award

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) was recognized with the 2023 Nurses House Dolphin Award, presented by Ilene Sussman, president of Nurses House, during the Foundation’s annual leadership…

Free career-building webinars from ANA

The American Nurses Association (ANA) offers webinars designed to help nurses advance in their careers, make informed decisions, and handle significant workplace challenges. These webinars are free and…

From data to reality: How allyship affects nurses

Allyship is a frequently used term that may not be fully understood. The National Institutes of Health considers allyship a lifelong process in which meaningful relationships build trust…
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From the Ethics Box: Right to Try

Q: My patient is terminally ill. There may be a treatment, but it isn’t FDA approved. Do patients have a right to try investigational treatments, and what are the…
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Gratitude for nurses

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public’s recognition of and gratitude for nurses was on constant display—from restaurant meals delivered to hospitals to streets ringing…
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Harnessing our anger in constructive ways

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Distressed RN  Subject: Working with anger and moral outrage   I’m a bedside nurse and during the pandemic I have become increasingly…
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Health IT for nursing: What now?

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines the nursing process as “the common thread uniting different types of nurses who work in varied areas—the essential core of practice for…

Healthy workplaces, healthy nurses

Two healthcare systems take the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation mission to heart. Penn Medicine Princeton Health and Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) are making nurses wellness a…
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Help hurricane victims

In any tragedy, a nurse’s first question is, “How can I help?” An overwhelming number of nurses acted in response to the Texas Nurses Foundation’s appeal for contributions…
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Helping nurses recover from disaster

The power of nursing was truly felt this fall, when nurses everywhere worked tirelessly to care for patients in response to multiple natural disasters, often while being affected…
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Honoring, supporting, and advocating for nurses

Here are some of the ways the ANA Enterprise is working on behalf of RNs to address COVID-19, recognize nurses, offer educational events, and provide advocacy updates.  Covid-19…

Human touch

Leadership skills that build trust and compassion Nurses are looking to their leaders for more well-being support, according to findings from the American Nurses Foundation Pulse on the…

Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Troubled emergency nurse Subject: Inappropriate discharge of patients experiencing homelessness A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I…

In search of staffing solutions

Innovation, change management, persistence define successful strategies Appropriate staffing—a dynamic process that aligns the number of nurses, their workload, expertise, and resources with patient needs to achieve quality…
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Innovating for the future

Forum highlights nurses’ role in reimagining healthcare and nursing practice. Nurses excel at adapting to changing circumstances on the frontlines of patient care. With that in mind, speakers…
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Is your job a risk to your health?

By Susan M. Priano, PhD, RN Nurses employed in U.S. hospitals are at risk for poor health outcomes due to unhealthy lifestyles and their work environment. Ranked by…

July ANA on the Frontline

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In this issue: New Managers:…
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Leading through service

“The first and most important choice a leader makes is the choice to serve, without which one’s capacity to lead is severely limited.” —Robert Greenleaf, founder of the…

Living one’s purpose through service

Currently celebrating its fifth year, the Jeannine Rivet National Leadership Award enhances community health and healthcare delivery by supporting emerging nurse leaders who integrate their health expertise with…

Make 2023 the year of you

American Nurses Association (ANA) member benefits are designed with nurses’ needs in mind. Members can take advantage of these benefits to pursue higher education, career advancement, and wellness.…

Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?

In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients to be sincere and quite clear…
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Mentoring minority nurses

African Americans accounted for just 3.4% of nursing leadership positions, according to a 2013 national survey by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, indicating the scarcity of role…

Native knowledge

Indigenous nursing programs are making room for new perspectives When Angela Acuna, BSN, RN, heard about the Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition Scholars (INCATS) program, she…

New nurse managers step up to the leadership challenge

Generational differences, staffing issues, communication failures, budgeting ordeals—these are just some of the challenges that freshly promoted nurse managers may face in their new roles. Through on-the-job training,…
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Not on our watch

Nurses have the power to turn the tide on Black maternal health. The numbers are staggering. The United States, which spent $4.1 trillion on healthcare in 2020, has…
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Nurses activate and advocate on the Hill

The 2018 American Nurses Association (ANA) Hill Day started off strong on June 21 in Washington, DC, as ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, rallied…
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Nurses and medical aid in dying

New surveys report a range of opinions, need for further education. Nurses have strong feelings about medical aid in dying (MAID), according to two comprehensive studies of more…

Nurses have the power

In her more than 40 years of nursing, Cynthia Bienemy, PhD, RN, has focused on addressing health disparities and inequities related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Black communities…

Nurses on the go

No two nurses’ careers are the same. One of the most rewarding aspects of the profession is the unlimited number of opportunities to make a difference. To help…
Nurses return to the Capitol for ANA Hill Day

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 staffs to build support…

Nurses rise to disaster challenges

While working the night shift in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU) of her New Jersey hospital, Teresa Weisneck, BSN, RN, could not help but be moved by…
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Nurses speak and industry is listening

This spring, the American Nurses Foundation and its Corporate Advisory Board created a survey to identify key issues facing RNs today and where the healthcare product and services…
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Nurses take action and look to a bold future

Breaking news on opioid legislation and immigration issues added urgency and greater purpose to actions taken at the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) 2018 Membership Assembly, held June 22-23…

Nurses take pivotal issues to Capitol Hill

ANA supports enforceable safe nurse staffing standards, including acuity and setting-specific ratios, as an approach to promote the recruitment and retention of nurses and improve quality outcomes for…
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Nurses, get out the vote!

On Election Day, the old saying couldn’t be more apt: “Decisions are made by those who show up.” With healthcare reform and other nursing-related issues so prominent this…
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Nurses, mood, and the COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation created the Well-Being Initiative to support the mental health and well-being of the nation’s nurses. Moodfit—a digital mental…

Nurses’ well-being in the face of burnout

The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic still weigh heavily on healthcare institutions in the form of enduring workforce shortages, escalating labor expenses, and a growing prevalence of staff…
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Pain management: An ethical approach

ANA’s new position statement on pain management offers guidance When a federal law permanently expanded medication-assisted treatment (MAT) prescribing authority to NPs and PAs in October 2018 (with…
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Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19

Pediatric vaccination authorized for COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for children from 5 to 11 years old. In November, after lengthy review of clinical trial data from…
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Preventing harm

Reporting, recognition, and just culture can make a difference Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series on patient safety. Access part 1 at americannursetoday.…

Prioritizing nurses’ well-being

I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to provide optimal care. This content is…
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Promoting nurses’ well-being during COVID-19

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: ANA member Subject: Nurses’ well-being   I was a senior in my bachelor of science in nursing program last year during COVID-19…

Racism, stress, and mental health

Resources to better understand racism in nursing The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light critical mental health disparities for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the…

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 healthcare professionals, community leaders,…
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Reporting on racism in nursing

National Commission finds nurses of color harmed by practices, policies, individual behaviors across key aspects of the profession In a major series of 6 reports issued in May,…

Research says gratitude is good for you

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) recently launched a podcast miniseries on gratitude, which explores what decades of research have shown—practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical…

Resources to better understand racism in nursing

The National Commission to Address Racism in 
Nursing (the Commission), co-led by the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Black Nurses Association, National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations,…

Responding during an active shooter situation

One of the hospitals in our system recently 
experienced an active shooter. The nursing 
staff reached out to our ethics team 
expressing concerns that our current training involving…

Rising to the challenge of self-care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: An exhausted nurse Subject: Finding ways to care for myself I’ve worked in a hospital as a nurse for the past couple of…

Scaling change with the RN Initiative

Speakers from the Biden administration’s newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, American Institutes of Re-search, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Institute for Healthcare Improvement attended…
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Seven steps to strengthen nursing culture

Nurses need a supportive work culture more than ever as they cope with pandemic era stresses compounded by a national nurse staffing shortage. “Nurses just like the rest…
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Social determinants of health and COVID-19

To: Ethics Advisory Board    From: Student nurse  Subject: Social determinants of health   I’m a nursing student, and my instructor has been talking about social determinants of…
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Solutions to the nurse staffing challenge

Think Tank offers detailed strategies with short-term implementation timelines Nurse staffing challenges remain one of the defining issues of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many factors contributing to these…

Stopping workplace violence

The public witnessed the many challenges nurses faced during the peak 
of the COVID-19 pandemic, but other longstanding difficulties aren’t widely known, including workplace violence (WPV). This content…

Strong voices for a healthier future

More than 350 RNs from across the country came together for the 2023 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of ANA, held…
Supporting patient's care goals

Supporting patients’ care goals

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Nurse seeking clarification Subject: Nurses’ role in goals of care discussions At the organization where I work, I’ve been told that nursing staff…
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Survey findings reveal nurses are struggling

Findings from the third mental health and wellness survey in the Pulse on the Nation’s Nurses Survey Series expose the significant stress nurses continue to experience in their…

Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse against nurses. ANA partnered with Alex…
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The American Nurses Memorial of Bordeaux

For nurses who die in service By Marsha Fowler, PhD, MDiv, RN, FAAN; Nathalie Laurent, MA, RN; Martha Turner, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN Nursing is a risky endeavor. Nurses…
The fallout from Covid-19 disbelief

The fallout from COVID-19 disbelief

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A nurse in search of a better response Subject: Patients who refuse treatments because of COVID-19 skepticism I’ve witnessed a concerning number of…

The impact of restrictive laws on patient care

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A patient advocate Subject: Navigating a new world Many states have recently enacted restrictive laws involving women’s health and gender-
affirming care. How do…
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THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC

Nurses offer interventions for global problem By Susan Trossman, RN “City life is millions of people being lonesome together,” the 19th century naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau…

The state of nurses in 2023

Survey highlights need for better support from employers After coping with nearly 3 full years of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, along with surges of 
influenza and respiratory syncytial virus…

The uneven road to new models of care

Insight study highlights critical perception gaps between leaders and frontline nurses A study exploring how healthcare organizations currently respond to todays challenges and how they could better use…
Transformative ideas are everywhere

Transformational ideas are everywhere

Transforming U.S. healthcare to be more person-centric, forward-looking, and technology-enabled is a formidable objective and will require innovation across education, regulation, and nursing practice. However, as the COVID-19…

Using large language models in nursing education

I’m a nurse educator and realize that artificial intelligence (AI) crossing over into the academic environment via ChatGPT and other chatbots affects how we frame the use of…
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Vision and values

Kate Judge reflects on 10 years of growth at the American Nurses Foundation. In the 10 years since Kate Judge joined the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) as…
When advanced directives aren’t allowed

When advance directives aren’t allowed

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: A nurse seeking clarity Subject: Navigating patients’ wishes for their care at end-of-life Recently I’ve observed some of my patients’ end-of-life advance directives…

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