Each month, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), includes features and articles developed to keep nurses abreast of the latest advancements in nursing practice and healthcare. Each issue also includes articles written by thought-leaders at ANA who provide the following content:

Interesting editorial written by your ANA President
ANA on the Frontline section detailing top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing
An Ethics in Box article focused on nursing ethics
A Practice Matters article discussing issues that impact your practice
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From your ANA President

Prime advocacy

Every June, leaders from the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) constituent and state nurses associations (C/SNA) and organizational affiliates (OA) gather in Washington,…

Celebrating excellence

When Dr. Margretta Madden Styles conducted the first extensive studies of nurse credentialing—research that ultimately led to a comprehensive set of certification…

Opportunity and impact

The American Nurses Association equity vision contemplates “a nursing profession where every nurse has the equal opportunity to excel, and every patient…

Advocacy is in our lane

Many nurses may think “political advocacy isn’t in my lane,” and prefer to sit out on the crucial debates now happening in…

Enduring impact

The initiatives, programs, and grants ANF supports reflect the full depth and breadth of the American Nurses Enterprise’s commitment to championing nurses…

State actions

H.R.1, SIGNED into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, promises to reduce federal spending for Medicaid over a decade by…

Assembly matters

Discussion and decisions that guide the profession Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy An important part of serving as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA)—and one…

Exercising excellence

The journey to organizational growth Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy Thousands of nurses from across the United States and the globe will convene October 8–10, in…

Medicaid matters

One of our nation’s most effective health programs faces potentially devastating funding cuts, and I urge all nurses to join me in…

From outrage to action

This column could be filled many times over with stories of nurses who’ve experienced workplace violence, but I’d like to highlight these…

From the Ethics Inbox

Respectful care for gender-diverse patients

During a change-of-shift handoff, I informed the oncoming nurse that a transgender patient uses she/her pronouns. The nurse responded, “I don’t subscribe…

Gift giving and receiving in nursing practice

I'm a new nurse on a pediatric oncology unit. Many of my colleagues bring in gifts for their patients. Is this something…

Loyalty vs integrity when making a professional endorsement

I'm in a social media group for nurse practitioners (NPs), and a recent discussion made me uncomfortable. One individual offered to write…

Fostering a workplace where nurses can flourish

I’m the Nurse Manager for a 34-bed medical–surgical unit and pursuing my DNP in nursing leadership. My school has a strong focus…

Everyday ethics: Interconnected care in a changing world

It seems like the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses, with the addition of Provision 10, is taking us beyond the bedside…

Balancing life and death transitions

I’m an ICU Nurse at a hospital that frequently procures organs from patients who’ve given consent to donate on their driver’s licenses.…

Everyday ethics: Addressing gun violence

As an RN working in the labor, delivery, and post-partum unit, I’ve witnessed the impact of gun violence on patients and families,…

Everyday Ethics: Supporting cultural values and health equity

I work in the obstetrics department of a community hospital. Our patients include immigrants and refugees who don’t speak English and have…

Everyday ethics: Hear something, say something

Recently, I witnessed something that made me uncomfortable. I was surprised when one of my more senior nurse colleagues referred to a…

Everyday ethics: Informed consent

As a study coordinator, I recruit participants to a randomized clinical trial that’s evaluating experimental drugs for renal cancer. One of the…

ANA on the Frontline

How philanthropy is helping nurses heal

Three years of growth, resilience, and shared leadership The story of the American Nurses Foundation’s (ANF) Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer and Leadership…

American Nurses Enterprise News, April 2026

ANA president recognized on TIME100 Health list, 2026 Individual Membership Division election: Call for nominations, The Year of The Power of Nurses™—National…

Inaugural health equity awards recognize change-makers

[Pictured Above: ANE CEO Angela Beddoe presents Maryland Governor Wes Moore with the inaugural American Nurses Foundation Health Equity Legacy Award.] The…

Workforce wisdom

Summit attendees collaborate to strengthen nursing and provide optimal care. Audience engagement was a feature of all sessions. Participants asked insightful questions…

Lighting the path for future nurses

Inaugural cohort receives ANF scholarships to support their nursing journey. Most nurses recall the moment of inspiration that led them to choose…

American Nurses Enterprise News, March 2026

2026: The Year of the Power of Nurses Celebrating 130 years of leading and advancing the nursing profession As part of a…

A rising star and a helping hand

Julia Chan mentors next generation nurses New nurse Julia Chan, BSN, RN, currently practices in the Duke Early Phase Research Unit at…

Impact and influence

A group of 22 organizations have made tangible strides in their efforts to strengthen the nursing workforce and address barriers that limit…

Translating investments into deeper collaboration

American Nurses Foundation’s Impact Advisory Council unites a community committed to nurses. Whether it’s the nurse who helped deliver your baby or…

American Nurses Enterprise News, February 2026

ANA joins HBO to celebrate nurses in Los Angeles. ANA and Cedars-Sinai surprised nurses and healthcare workers with a special early screening…

Practice Matters

Oxytocin and well-being

Nursing is fundamentally relational. Beyond technical skills, nurses provide presence, touch, and emotional containment elements increasingly recognized as biologically powerful. A growing…

Fostering a culture of innovation and quality

Study identifies actions to guide healthcare organizations. THE AMERICAN NURSES ENTERPRISE (ANE) has prioritized innovation and quality practices as necessary components of…

Mental health trailblazers

The mental health trailblazers podcast features the groundbreaking journeys of psychiatric mental health nurses in their quest to meet the urgent needs…

Alleviating nurse fatigue

Today's nursing workforce spans multiple generations, each with distinct needs, strengths, and challenges. Addressing generational differences as healthcare evolves remains essential for…

Mental Health access

A culture shift from stigma to support Being a nurse is one of the most meaningful professions. Each day offers the opportunity…

Vital conversations

Nurses’ key role in engaging patients about vaccine safety, effectiveness VACCINATION is one of the most impactful public health interventions worldwide. The…

Ending microaggressions

Guidance for recognition and response to subtle yet damaging harms. Microaggressions in nursing and patient care remain under-identified and under-addressed yet have…

Hair For You

Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in…

Progress and promise

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards recognize nurses who are creating change from the inside out, not only for themselves, but…

Caring for veterans

Strategies to understand and support health goals Veterans have distinct determinants of health related to their military service and occupational exposures. With…

Practice Matters

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