American Nurse Journal

American Nurse, the official publication of the American Nurses Association, acts as a significant platform for nurses nationwide.

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Remembering Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

4 weeks ago | myamericannurse.com | Lillee Gelinas

A tribute to a life well livedLearning of Loressa’s passing struck me deeply. She was such a wonderful colleague, a constant mentor, and a passionate nurse. And, she was very, very bright with many talents that made her so effective. I met her many years ago, as we were both chief nursing officers and networked through nursing leadership organizations.
Updated Code of Ethics for Nurses released

1 month ago | myamericannurse.com | Lillee Gelinas

A constant and ready referenceAn important new resource just released: the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code). The American Nurses Association describes the Code as “The definitive standard for ethical nursing practice. It is an essential guide for nurses as they make everyday patient care and practice decisions.” It also supports nurses in developing and maintaining their professional identity and upholding their professional integrity.
Inspired innovation: Teamwork reaps universal benefits

1 month ago | myamericannurse.com | Julie Cullen

As our winning team noted in their application, “Good nurses inspire themselves, but great nurses inspire each other.” That’s exactly what each of this year’s award recipients has accomplished—they’ve provided inspiration to their peers (and the American Nurse Journal staff) through their hard work and dedication to improving patient care and enhancing the nursing workplace.
The Fall Ohio Nursing Organizations Leadership Summit

2 months ago | myamericannurse.com | Sally Morgan

Advocate, Empower, Advance!Leaders of twenty-two Ohio nursing organizations were welcomed by ANA-Ohio President Rebecca Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN on November 22, 2024, at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Heather Janiszewski Goodin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CPN, Dean of Nursing and Professor of the Capital University School of Nursing hosted the event.
Championing nurses through advocacy

2 months ago | myamericannurse.com | Sam Hewitt |Zina Gontscharow

Top concerns include improved work environments, access to nursing care, and payment parity. This year promises to be quite active for federal advocacy by the American Nurses Association, which has passionately advanced the interests of nurses to help shape legislative and regulatory policy for more than 125 years. With the new Congress underway, President Trump has returned for his second term, and Republicans control both the House and the Senate by very narrow margins.
Leveled Learning: Applying Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory in Multi-Patient Simulation

2 months ago | myamericannurse.com | Breanna Karstens Smith |Katelyn Haddock |Kimberly Walecki

Upon completing their nursing degree, students enter clinical areas where they are expected to perform various duties, including delegating tasks and prioritizing patient care. To ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills, the faculty identified the need to engage them in practical activities, demonstrating their ability to delegate and prioritize patient care.
Nursing’s voice and influence

Feb 10, 2025 | myamericannurse.com | Lillee Gelinas

Use it or lose it. I applaud the continuing efforts of the nursing profession to improve and expand nursing’s influence and impact on education, evidence-based practice, equity, and the legislative changes required to make work-life balance more achievable.
Elect to engage

Jan 6, 2025 | myamericannurse.com | Jennifer Kennedy

The work of advancing nursing’s agenda continues. A polarizing presidential and general election took place on November 5, and in its aftermath, I’ve heard from many American Nurses Association (ANA) members who feel pleased about the results and many who feel despondent. Regardless of your personal perspective on the election, one thing is clear: Nurses and the nursing profession play crucial roles in healthcare, and ANA’s mandate remains to push the nursing agenda forward.
Keep your resolutions simple

Jan 6, 2025 | myamericannurse.com | Lillee Gelinas

Make them realistic and achievable. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Are they realistic? Measurable? Even doable? The history of making resolutions each year began as early as 2,000 BCE by the Babylonians. Ancient Romans adopted the practice and formalized it in 46 BCE to take place on January 1. Resolutions frequently focus on pursuing good health, changing undesired behaviors, or accomplishing personal goals.
Artificial intelligence as a writing tool: Cautions and limitations

Oct 10, 2024 | myamericannurse.com | Cynthia Saver

Artificial intelligence as a writing tool: Cautions and limitationsBy: Cynthia Saver, MS, RNArtificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to be useful in our writing endeavors. For example, it can help in crafting content outlines, organizing literature reviews, and writing the first draft of an abstract. As with any tool, however, AI has drawbacks that authors need to know about.