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
A Leading the Way article focused on nursing leadership
A Practice Matters article discussing issues that impact your practice
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From your ANA President

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…

Brand matters

Today, nurses are the vital force, or as I like to say, the heartbeat of healthcare. We’re trusted above all to provide…

Elect to engage

The work of advancing nursing’s agenda continues. A polarizing presidential and general election took place on November 5, and in its aftermath,…

Making things happen

Guide our profession via American Nurses Association and state association service. In my high school yearbook, my senior quote reads, “Some people…

Centered on nurses

Visionary programs tailor-made for RNs’ ideas and needs The nation’s healthcare system, complex and challenging, also appreciates innovation. Nurses see opportunities to…

Answering the call

Nurses are uniquely qualified for public service. Nurses have a unique status in our healthcare system and our nation. Ranked in public…

Collective wisdom

In late June, nearly 400 knowledgeable and insightful nurse leaders met in Washington, DC, for the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly,…

Valuing nursing

Groundbreaking and crucial work led by the ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management will have a profound impact on…

Mental health matters

This month, the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association celebrates its 50th anniversary of supporting graduate-level nursing students from…

A diversified profession

All nurses—regardless of gender—should be concerned that the nursing profession remains predominantly female. In 2023, men comprised just 12.6% of RNs and…

From the Ethics Inbox

Everyday ethics: Prioritizing patients

It’s my understanding that a nurse’s primary commitment is to our patients. Recently, while working as a travel nurse, I’ve been concerned…

Ethics in everyday care

The pandemic, from its earliest days in March 2020, exposed not only a health and healthcare crisis but also deep inequities in…

Improving obstetric care for Black patients

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from…

A call to better serve unsheltered patients

I’ve become increasingly concerned by the growing number of patients experiencing homelessness who’ve been coming to our clinic. How can I get…

Asking for a change of assignment

I’ve been a charge nurse for several years and find passion and purpose in my responsibility directing the care team and being…

Responding to workplace violence

In my work as an emergency department (ED) nurse, my colleagues and I routinely experience physical assaults from patients. At this point…

How history informs Code of Ethics revisions

I’m looking forward to the 2025 revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (the Code). How will the…

Reframing difficult

My nursing unit has a frequent flyer who’s difficult to care for. We’re all weary of providing care for this patient and…

How rituals support nursing teams

I’m a clinical manager for a pediatric critical care unit. We’ve recently had a significant increase in end-of-life care. I’m proud of…

When laws and nursing ethics collide

I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that…

ANA on the Frontline

A legacy that lasts from a long-standing advocate for nursing and healthcare safety

A highly regarded leader and prominent healthcare safety advocate, Karen Daley, PhD, RN, FAAN, recently completed her decadelong service on the American…

Nurse leaders: Don’t miss these transformational webinars

Designed for both emerging nurse leaders just stepping in to management roles, as well as established nurse leaders with years of experience,…

American Nurses Enterprise News, March 2025

Nurses take top spot on Gallup Poll for 23rd year The American Nurses Association celebrates The Power of Nurses™, who have been…

Championing nurses through advocacy

Top concerns include improved work environments, access to nursing care, and payment parity. This year promises to be quite active for federal…

Scholarships for Change—Investing in nurse leaders

The American Nurses Foundation Scholarships for Change program celebrated its second successful year in October after sponsoring a cohort of 17 nurses…

Leading a journey of excellence in nursing

Newly elected president aims to strengthen knowledge and community for nurses in the U.S. Virgin Islands Nurses should embrace their potential to…

ANA Enterprise News, February 2025

2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses: Setting the standard for ethical excellence Ethics is the foundation of nursing, guiding every decision and…

From stigma to support

Nurses experience higher rates of mental health issues than other professions, with suicide, substance abuse, and depression rates nearly double those of…

What it means to be a nurse advocate

[Pictured above: From left: American Academy of Nursing President Linda Scott, Kate Judge, and President-elect Debra Barksdale] For over 3 decades, Kate…

Angela Beddoe is excited for reimagining ANA into 2040

Angela Beddoe Angela Beddoe joined the American Nurses Enterprise as Interim CEO in April 2024 and was appointed CEO in August 2024.…

Practice Matters

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…

Nurse innovator resources

Eight guidebooks assist in framing and developing ideas. Nurses frequently have insights and innovations relevant across healthcare but might not know how…

Anti-racism in nursing

Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines…

Reviving reverence for vaccines

Immunization remains critical to good health throughout the life span. Similar to many children, I frequently asked my mother “why” about things…

Hispanic culture and health

The Hispanic population accounts for roughly 19% of Americans—the largest minority group in the United States. However, Hispanic adults are the least…

CMS establishes minimum LTC staffing standards

In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards…

Taking on health disparities

2024 ANA Innovation Award winners - The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award…

From data to action

In 2023, the Nurse Staffing Task Force, a collaboration between the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Critical Care…

Innovation in motion

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Awards, sponsored by Stryker and offered annually, highlight, recognize, and celebrate nurse-led innovation that improves patient…

Practice Matters

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