110th Congress wrap up
The 110th Congress adjourns with a mixed record on healthcare.
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2008 state legislative wrap-up
Legislatively, 2008 was a good year for nursing. In many states, safe nurse staffing laws, mandatory overtime restrictions, and safe patient-handling legislation got the thumbs-up.
2008: The year of pro-nurse advocates
To help elect pro-nursing candidates, volunteer for campaign work and urge everyone you know to vote.
ANA endorses Hillary Clinton for President
This has certainly been an interesting and exciting presidential election year. I hope many of you have been tuned in and by now have learned that ANA has…
ANA endorses Kid Safe Chemicals Act
Acting on a directive from the 2006 House of Delegates, ANA has endorsed the Kid Safe Chemicals Act. The bill would ensure for the first time that all…
ANA pays it forward
I am an organizational junkie with no apologies. As many of you know, I started my political activism in nursing when I served as president of the National…
ANA urges Congress to invest in nursing workforce development. ANA endorses the Nursing School Capacity Act.
ANA has launched a campaign aimed at increasing federal funding for nursing recruitment and education by $50 million. If successful, this campaign would result in a total of…
ANA works to remove legal barriers to APRN practice
While advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have been increasing in number and expanding their impact on the healthcare system, federal law continues to contain many barriers to full…
Brief overview of ANA political action committee
Why political advocacy? The American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) ability to advance our legislative agenda at the Federal level depends on the successful coordination and implementation of three critical…
Celebrating nurse leaders in government
Every May, as we celebrate National Nurses Week, Congress issues a resolution that recognizes the vital role nurses play in the delivery of health care in our country.…
Congress considers mental health parity legislation
Legislation under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate would require group health insurers to cover mental health care at the same level as physical health care. As…
Dear Members of Congress
In an open letter to Congress, Dr. Cipriano urges legislators to leverage nurses’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to help bring order to a chaotic healthcare system.
Election Day 2006: It’s nurses’ time to be heard!
Make your voice heard on election day.
From apathy to political activism
When someone mentions the words politics and nursing in the same sentence, do you roll your eyes? Do you think to yourself or ask aloud, “What does this…
Get out the vote
Making informed decisions can make a difference. Editor’s note: This is an early release article and will appear in the September 2020 issue of American Nurse Journal. COVID-19. Social…
Headlines from Hill
Over the past year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has reviewed political races across the country and met with candidates for Congress who seek ANA’s Political Action Committee…
Headlines from the Hill
The August legislation that raised the debt ceiling was the first round in the government spending debate. Safety-net programs may be on the Congressional chopping block in the…
Headlines from the Hill
ANA CEO “stars” with actress Jessica Alba in the fight against toxic chemicals.
Headlines from the Hill
Congress has reintroduced the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, which would allow APRNs to order home health services under Medicare.
Headlines from the Hill
The 112th Congress faces critical decisions on issues affecting healthcare providers and patients. With so much at stake, now is the time to touch base with your congressional…
Headlines from the Hill
The Republicans now control the House of Representatives. No matter what policy objectives either party tries to enact, ANA will continue to ensure that the voice of nursing…
Headlines from the Hill
ANA recently cohosted a Senate Nursing Caucus briefing to present final results from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, and participated in a healthcare reform conference…
Headlines from the Hill
ANA’s Lobby Day gave nurses the chance to meet congressional representatives and lobby in support of issues important to nursing.
Headlines from the Hill
As one of three nurses in Congress, Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30) has been a champion for nursing, introducing and cosponsoring bills to advance the nursing profession. One…
Headlines from the Hill
ANA supports two Congressional bills that would improve patient safety and protect RNs from debilitating injuries caused by manual patient lifting/
Headlines from the Hill
Nurses need to promote ANA’s health system reform principles and recommendations.
Headlines from the Hill
Be the change
Headlines from the Hill
Minnesota Deputy House Minority Leader Erin Murphy, MA, BSN, RN, is an example of how nurses’ talent and skills can translate to accomplishments in the political arena. First…
Headlines from the Hill
The ingredients of an ANA endorsement
Headlines from the Hill
ANA supports the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act, which would repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and reform Medicare Part B payment
Headlines from the Hill
ANA’s legislative agenda introduced in the 113th Congress
Headlines from the Hill
Gun violence: Will the 113th Congress take action?
Headlines from the Hill
The 113th Congress’ to-do list
Headlines from the Hill
Election results: A “demographic time bomb”
Headlines from the Hill
Find out what has been accomplished during the 112th Congress and what healthcare professionals stand to lose if our country goes over the "fiscal cliff."
Headlines from the Hill
The RN Safe Staffing Act and what it means for you
Headlines from the Hill
To mark the 2-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, ANA took part in a celebration recognizing the law’s patient protections.
Headlines from the Hill Dollars and…sense?
As Congress nears the "fiscal cliff" and the so-called sequester with its across-the-board spending cuts, ANA will continue to advocate for funding of programs important to nurses.
High stakes in the U.S. House and Senate
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 alter Washington’s political landscape. Through your advocacy and engagement, registered…
How do we manage in uncertain times?
As the early months of a new political landscape unfold, there are many concerns about the future direction of health care and other issues important to registered nurses. This…
How the candidates want to change health care
Web exclusive! See what Senators McCain and Obama say they’ll do to fix our broken healthcare system.
How to comment on government regulations
You can get directly involved in developing public health policy by submitting your comments on proposed government regulations to federal departments and agencies.
Joining the fight for safe staffing: Q&A with Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite
Interview by Michelle M. Artz, MA Last November, Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL) joined with Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) to introduce H.R. 4138, the RN Safe Staffing Act. H.R.…
Navigating organizational politics
Editor’s note: At American Nurse Today, we believe every nurse can be a leader. This article is the first in a series by Rose Sherman, founder of the…
Nurse Advocacy for chemicals policy reform gains exposure
Through resolutions, partnerships, and conferences, ANA’s advocacy for chemicals policy reform is gaining wider exposure.
Nurses at House of Delegates shape ANA’s direction
Nurses participating in the American Nurses Association’s House of Delegates (HOD) took action to update and streamline governance of the association to more quickly address pressing issues and…
Nursing advocates key in democratic-led Congress. Friends of nursing to assume key roles in Democratic controlled Congress.
Nursing advocates key in democratic-led Congress. By Erin McKeon Although the 110th Congress hasn’t finalized its priorities, it seems that several healthcare issues will top the agenda. (more…)
Patton attends ceremonies to celebrate opening of 110th congress. ANA wants YOU! Apply to N-PAL today!
ANA pledges to work with new leaders of the 110th Congress. ANA seeks Nurses for its political action leader (N-PAL) program.
Ready…Set…Go! My representatives are back home… What can I do?
During the August Congressional recess, many elected officials will be available in their district offices. This is a great opportunity for nurses to meet with them and perhaps…
Take Note – April 2009
A monthly round-up of clinical and practice news and alerts.
The next presidential election is right around the corner. Whom will ANA support?
ANA makes political endorsement based on a careful, nonpartisan process. Find out how ANA will decide which presidential candidate to endorse in 2008.
Urge Congress to invest in nursing. Oppose the Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is seeking an increase of $25 million in FY 2007 funding for the Nursing Workforce Development programs administered by the Health Resources and…
Viewpoint: Two American nurses visit Cuba’s healthcare system
Political relations between Cuba and the United States are rapidly improving. This transformation provides unique opportunities for the exchange of ideas, including ideas related to how health care…
Workforce development, APRN’s on congressional agenda
Funding for nursing workforce development ANA has been following the fiscal year (FY) 2008 appropriations process in reference to nursing workforce development programs. Here is a brief update.…
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