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ANA Selects G. Rumay Alexander to Serve as the Scholar-In-Residence Focused on Addressing Racism in Nursing
Dr. Alexander's more than 30 years of nursing experience and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice will inform action-oriented approaches to confront and address systemic racism in nursing.
New Mental Health and Wellness Survey Finds Depression Increasing Among Nurses
Silver Spring, MD — As nurses mark one year of working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey indicates a disproportionate impact on nurses in the millennial generation (ages 25-34), who report much higher levels of anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed, and depression. These are the latest findings from the second Mental Health and Wellness Survey of more than 12,500 U.S. nurses conducted by the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation).
Leading Nursing Organizations Launch the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing
The American Nurses Association (ANA), National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA), and National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) convened for the inaugural meeting to launch the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing (the Commission).
The American Public Continues to Rank Nurses as The Most Honest and Ethical Professionals in Annual Gallup Poll
Nurses rank #1 for 19th consecutive year
ANA Urges the U.S. Congress to Pass the No Surprises Act
This legislation would effectively end the practice of hospitals and providers billing patients skyrocketing rates for care received out-of-network even if the patient was unaware they were out of their insurance network.
American Nurses Association Underscores Nurses’ Role In Successful Mass Vaccination Campaigns: ‘Most Trusted’ Profession Key to Building Public Confidence
The American Nurses Association (ANA) hails the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine and commends the innovative public-partnership and scientific rigor that produced swift results. As the voice of the nation’s nurses, ANA established key principles to guide nurses and other health care professionals’ consideration for COVID-19 vaccines. These principles provide recommendations for access, transparency, equity, efficacy, and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® Announces First Dually Recognized Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) Transition-to-Practice Programs
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) is proud to announce the inaugural group of 126 dually recognized Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) transition-to-practice programs—the greatest number in the nation.
ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program Adopts New Consensus Standards for Integrity and Independence
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program (NCPD) announced its endorsement and adoption of the new Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Leading Organizations Partner to Announce American Nurse Heroes Campaign
The American Nurses Association (ANA), Al Roker Entertainment, and HealthCom Media, have partnered together to produce the American Nurse Heroes campaign, which will present true stories of nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the journal, online, and through a network television event.
Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing on the Status of the U.S. Health Care Workforce during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Tri-Council for Nursing - comprised of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the National League for Nursing - collectively represent “all nurses.”
ANA Statement on Asymptomatic COVID-19 Positive Nurses Providing Care
ANA maintains that COVID-19 positive nurses have the right to choose whether they want to work. A nurse should never be retaliated against nor penalized for choosing to prioritize self-care.
New Survey of 13K U.S. Nurses: Findings Indicate Urgent Need to Educate Nurses about COVID-19 Vaccines
New findings released tindicate an urgent need to provide nurses consistent information and include them in the vaccine development process, according to a survey of nearly 13,000 nurses.