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Elevating the voice of nurses through advocacy

American Nurse

2024 priorities include nursing workforce protections, access to nursing care, and payment parity. This is new territory for the American Nurses Association (ANA) and other organizations that advocate for healthcare and healthcare professionals. ANA proudly participated in creating the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (S.

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Resources to better understand racism in nursing

American Nurse

Several new resources are now available to 
support understanding racism in nursing and taking action to alleviate it. For example, interpersonal racism would be apparent when a patient uses a racial slur in speaking to a nurse of color. Beard’s thoughtful and dynamic presentation is now available online at youtube.com/watch?v=qhhRpa4xHkA.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Congratulations Dr. Joseph Sakran & Brady on a Powerful Collaboration

The Relentless School Nurse

The doctors and nurses who saved his life inspired him to pursue a career in medicine and public service. Dr. Sakran is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Nursing, and serves as the Executive Vice Chair of Surgery and Director of Clinical Operations of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Washington, D.C.,

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ANA Makes Nurses’ Voices Heard on Equity and Efficiency

Capitol Beat

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled Make Your Voice Heard: Promoting Efficiency and Equity Within CMS Programs. ANA took advantage of the opportunity to provide feedback to the agency on the nurses’ perspectives. Representing and supporting over 4.3

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“YOU SEE US AS HEROES; WE SEE OURSELVES AS LEADERS.” NURSE LEADERS SPEAK OUT IN NATIONAL SURVEY

Inspire Nurse Leaders

the survey found that nurse leaders want recognition as clinical experts and essential patient advocates, including a stronger voice in making decisions that affect patient care. The survey identified several key challenges for nurse leaders : 66% perceive that their voices could be stronger and more valued in their organization.

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A warming planet and human health

American Nurse

Explain action steps nurses can take to educate patients about health and climate breakdown, impact preparedness for climate disasters, and advocate for climate breakdown mitigation and prevention. What can you do now to mitigate and prevent the health effects of climate breakdown? Discuss the language of urgency developed by climate experts.