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Advocating for access to safe, quality care

May 3, 2017

As I write this, the next steps in the GOP’s crusade to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

Brick by brick

November 6, 2022

Building a foundation for a stronger healthcare system Early in her career, Betty Rambur, PhD, RN, FAAN, grew concerned about…

Cleveland is backwards on health care reform

July 9, 2017

On June 22, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a 142-page draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017…

DC Fil-Ams speak out on Trump and immigration

July 6, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – What was billed as a briefing by immigration and justice department officials to provide the Filipino community…

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Hazardous exposures and military veterans

April 4, 2022

Identify veterans and perform exposure assessments to improve care outcomes. Takeaways: Many military service members access healthcare outside of the…

Health care—a bigger employer than retail or manufacturing

January 16, 2018

Did you know that nurses are now part of the largest employer in the United States? That’s right, health care…

Does healthcare need its own type of “swoosh” as a daily inspiration for us to do the right thing without hesitation? Our Editor-in-Chief answers that question and explores the issue of safety in healthcare.

High stakes in the U.S. House and Senate

July 7, 2016

While the 2016 presidential campaign continues to dominate headlines, the outcome of critical races in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate could dramatically…

Issues up close

January 11, 2013

ANA: Moving forward—mission possible

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Living Legends make their mark on nursing

January 9, 2019

Accomplishments positively impact health and healthcare FOR SOME NURSES, their work stands the test of time. Such is the case…

NEJM interviews HHS Secretary on healthcare reform

December 11, 2010

The New England Journal of Medicine features an interview about healthcare reform with Health and Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.…

Nurses Hacking Healthcare

March 22, 2017

When you hear the word “hackathon,” you may not necessarily envision a room full of nurses brainstorming ideas. Traditionally, hackathons…

Nurses shaping the future of healthcare

September 12, 2018

The power of advocacy is in the voting booth. IN THE FACE of repeated threats from Congress and the administration, the…

Nursing care: The quest to eliminate preventable harm

February 4, 2019

Defining the value of nursing AS PART OF OUR NURSING PRACTICE, we engage in critical thinking, prioritize patient needs, communicate…

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RNs offer creative solutions to healthcare challenges

December 16, 2020

Creativity reigned at the second annual NursePitch™, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Healthcare Information and…

Senior care: Are we prepared for the impending healthcare crisis?

August 11, 2008

Ready or not, we’re on the brink of a senior healthcare crisis.

Take Note – December 2006

December 11, 2006

CDC recommends HIV screening for everyone New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call for routine…

The ANA-nurse connection

January 8, 2019

Advancing the nursing profession and healthcare together FIRST, I’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year and thank…

The shape of things to come

May 11, 2016

It’s a grim prediction, but healthcare organizations are headed for stormy days. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was supposed to solve the problem of…

Transforming nursing to improve healthcare quality: A conversation with Dr. Donna Shalala

January 11, 2010

In an interview with AMNT, the former head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gives her perspective as chair of the study committee for the Future of Nursing Initiative.