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Building a better future for all

American Nurse

Nearly 400 attendees addressed mental healthcare stigma in their profession, improvements in care for military veterans, the upcoming revision to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and other timely and relevant nursing and healthcare issues. Public comments on the revision closed in July.

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population. ANA is urging Congress to ensure that vulnerable residents in LTC facilities have timely access to quality nursing care.