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

Advocacy is in our lane

This month state legislatures nationwide are gaveling in to debate and enact laws and regulations that affect their constituents’ lives in both…

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…

Thank you, nurses!

Gratitude for all you do, every day Jennifer-Mensik-KennedyNational Nurses Week, celebrated each year, May 6–12, marks a dedicated time for the public,…

Nursing the future

Nurses play a vital role in finding and implementing solutions given that climate change affects the health and safety of all in…

A new gold standard

Modern yet timeless Code guides decision-making wherever nursing practice occurs. For 23 consecutive years, the American public has ranked nurses as the…

From the Ethics Inbox

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…

Everyday ethics: Balancing beliefs with care

I’m a nurse in a med–surg unit. A patient I recently cared for who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis decided to voluntarily stop…

Everyday ethics: Responsibility and accountability

A few weeks ago, I was floated to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), which was seriously short-handed due to surgeries from a…

Everyday ethics: Privacy and trust

As a perioperative nurse, I understand I should ensure the privacy and confidentiality of my patients and their information while providing care…

ANA on the Frontline

Mental health and well-being in nursing: An inside view

Looking back on my own 20+ years as an emergency nurse across several hospitals and states, what stands out most is how…

American Nurse Enterprise News, January 2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) reaffirmed its strong support for immunizations as essential to protecting the health of individuals, families, and communities…

Protecting graduate funding for nurses

More than 230,000 nurses and patients signed ANA’s petition urging the Department of Education to protect graduate nursing education and patients’ access…

Vanishing voices

The hidden cost of 2025 federal funding cuts on nursing and midwifery leadership When we showed up for work on January 20,…

Reflect, renew, and reconnect

With the start of the new year, we’d like to offer nurses a timely, supportive reset message for 2026, grounded in current…

Ready to lead

Prepare yourself for a rewarding future with these ANA leadership resources. Publications In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, nurses are stepping into…

American Nurse Enterprise News, December 2025

ANA celebrates inclusion of nurse staffing in National Performance Goals In a landmark achievement for the nursing profession, the American Nurses Association…

Celebrating excellence in leadership and patient care

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its annual awards during the 2025 Magnet & Pathway Conference™ in Atlanta. ANCC Magnet Prize®,…

ANE Celebration Dinner honors philanthropic leaders and partnerships

[Pictured Above: (L-R) Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, ANA president; Angela Beddoe, ANE CEO; Renee Daniel Flagler, president, and Susan L. Taylor, founder and…

Tech trials

Nurses play an essential role in advancing AI tools. Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced at breakneck speed—from a buzzword to a…

Practice Matters

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…

Support planetary health

Actions to promote and protect the environment Spring marks a time of renewal and reawakening with cleaning, planting, and other fresh starts,…

Catalysts of change

2025 Innovation Award winners close disparity gaps. Nurses’ insights and experience in developing solutions that matter illustrate The Power of Nurses™ in…

Focus on nurses’ well-being

Nurses hold demanding and frequently stressful positions and hectic lives. Managing the stresses and strains of work and finding a positive work–life…

Practice Matters

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