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

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…

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,…

From the Ethics Inbox

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…

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…

ANA on the Frontline

Keeping nurses safe

Workplace violence prevention requires a multifaceted approach. hen you think of safety in the workplace, what comes to mind? Protection? Security? Well-being?…

Scholarships to support researchers and nursing students

New funding opens doors for undergraduates and empowers nurse leaders. Since 1956, the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) has been advancing the nursing…

Brad Goettl sees opportunities and promise for the future of nursing

Bradley (Brad) Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN, joined the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) in April 2025 as chief nursing officer. He…

American Nurses Enterprise News, October 2025

2025 MFP Institute champions advocacy and equity The Power of Nurses™ to affect change served as the driving force behind the Substance…

From bedside to breakthroughs—A fellowship in robotics empowers nurses

At ChristianaCare Health System in Delaware, a quiet revolution is underway—led not by administrators or external consultants, but by the nurses themselves.…

Opening doors to leadership

The power of professional connections to build confidence and foster career growth Attending the 2023 ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly as…

American Nurses Enterprise News, September 2025

[Pictured Above: L-R: Sandra Foley, Trish Richardson, Joan Widmer, Anita Girard, Nikule Abel, Amanda Savage, Emily Rocha] ANA members elected to national…

Nurses’ voices are heard loud and clear at 2025 ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly

Nurses’ voices are heard loud and clear at 2025 ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly When more than 500 nurses descended on…

Community anchors: Spotlight on nurses in rural America

American Nurses Foundation empowers health systems to offer well-being solutions Far from the bustle of major cities and tertiary medical centers, nurses…

Discovering a path to better physical and mental health

Thomas Sargent shares his journey through stress and exhaustion to recovery Growing up, Thomas Sargent, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, regularly participated in sports…

Practice Matters

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…

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…

Practice Matters

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