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ANA Responds to New York Nurses' Strikes
ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy said the situation in New York reflects experiences that predate COVID-19 and that many nurses share across the country.
Americans Continue to Rank Nurses Most Honest and Ethical Professionals
For the 21st consecutive year, nurses ranked #1 in Gallup's annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll.
New ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy to Tackle Pressing Nursing Workforce Issues
Today the American Nurses Association (ANA), the premier association representing the interests of the nation’s more than 4.4 million nurses, welcomes its newest president, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.
Historic APRN Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act was introduced in the United States Senate. This landmark bill would remove numerous barriers for APRNs and improve access to health care for millions of Americans.
ANA President Dr. Ernest Grant Named Among Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Health care
Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is extremely proud to announce that ANA President Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, was named among Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2022
ANA Urges Congress to Enact Critical Nursing Priorities in 2022 Year-End Legislation
These legislative priorities are necessary to protect nurses in the workforce, support their mental health and well-being and remove barriers that they often face when providing safe and quality patient care.
United Health Foundation Launches $3.1 Million Partnership with American Nurses Foundation to Fight Nurse Burnout and Attrition
Today the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), announced a three-year, $3.1 million grant partnership with the American Nurses Foundation to fight nurse burnout.
American Nurses Association Opposes Restrictions on Transgender Healthcare and Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care
The American Nurses Association strongly opposes any legislation or policy action that places restrictions on transgender health care and that criminalizes gender-affirming care.
ANA Statement on the Methodist Dallas Medical Center Shooting
“Tragically, last week, three health care professionals were fatally assaulted in the facilities where they worked while caring for patients." The following statement is attributable to American Nurses Association President Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN.
ANCC Announces Recipients of the 2022 National Magnet Nurse of the Year® Awards
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) today announced the recipients of the 2022 National Magnet Nurse of the Year® Awards during the 2022 co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Philadelphia.
ANCC Announces 2022 Pathway Nurse of the Year Award™ Winners
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Pathway Nurse of the Year Award™. The winners were presented at the 2022 co-located ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Philadelphia.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wins 2022 ANCC Pathway Award®, Sponsored by Oracle Cerner
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, as the recipient of the 2022 ANCC Pathway Award®. The award, sponsored by Oracle Cerner, was presented at the co-located 2022 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference® in Philadelphia.