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ANA Statement on The Third Anniversary of The COVID-19 Pandemic
The following statement is attributable to American Nurses Association President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN: "The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic of international concern three years ago today...
Press Ganey And American Nurses Credentialing Center Announce Three-Year Collaboration On Nursing Awards
Press Ganey will sponsor the ANCC Magnet Prize® and Pathway to Excellence Award® to recognize the success of nursing teams and health care organizations in championing patient experiences.
American Nurses Foundation and ASHP Foundation Award $75,000 in Research Grant Funding
The American Nurses Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Collaborative Care Grant for Nurses and Pharmacists. The competitive grant program, offered in partnership with the ASHP Foundation, supports innovative projects co-led by nursing and pharmacy.
2023 ANA Innovation Award Winners: Improving Health Care Delivery to Be More Practical, Comfortable, and Patient-Centered
Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) announced the winners of the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards sponsored by Stryker, a leading global medical technology company.
ANA Encourages Congress to Address Nursing Priorities
ANA is calling on the United States Congress to address some of the most pressing concerns of the nursing profession.
ANA Applauds CDC's Approval to Add COVID-19 Vaccines to Its Immunization Schedules
The following statement is attributable to American Nurses Association President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN: “ANA applauds this landmark decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),"
AHA, AMA & ANA Release New PSA Reminding Americans It’s Still Important To Get Vaccinated And Boosted Against COVID-19
This effort continues the work the three associations have done over the past three years to curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect patients, communities and health care professionals.
American Nurses Association Statement on Fraudulent Nursing Diploma Scheme
Federal law enforcement authorities uncovered an alleged multi-state, fraudulent nursing school diploma and credentialing scheme.The following statement is attributable to ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy.
American Nurses Foundation Releases New Survey: Nurses Are Still Lacking Support from Their Employers on Key Issues
Today, the Foundation released new survey findings of more than 12,500 nurses nationwide. The results validate the urgent call for consistent and sustainable solutions to support the nursing profession.
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.