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ANCC Board of Directors Appointments
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors appointed leaders to serve on the 10-member board of directors for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). All terms of office begin on January 1, 2020.
Pitching, innovating and motivating at ANA and ANCC conferences
Many nurses attending the ANA and ANCC conferences started their day on April 26 with a pitch – actually five pitches – from nurse innovators competing for monetary prizes at ANA’s live, interactive version of the TV show, “Shark Tank.”
ANA and ANCC conferences spark innovation and excellence
When describing what makes a good leader and excellent – or “platinum” service, opening keynote speaker on April 25, Simon T. Bailey, talked about things like finding one’s spark and purpose at work, and creating an environment of love, kindness and connectedness.
ANA Celebrates Contributions of Nation’s 4 Million Nurses During National Nurses Week, May 6-12
The American Nurses Association established National Nurses Week in 1993 to celebrate nurses' impact and to thank nurses for enriching our lives and the world we live in. Join the celebration May 6-12.
ANA CEO Comments to Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030
Comments of Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030
Open Session
March 20, 2019
ANA Responds to Vanderbilt Nurse Incident
This tragic incident should serve as reminder to all nurses, other health care professionals, and administrators that we must be constantly vigilant at the patient and system level to prevent medical errors.
(Photo credit: Vanderbilt University Medical Center)
American Nurses Credentialing Center Appoints Rebecca Graystone New Vice President
Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, will serve as the new vice president of the Magnet Recognition® and Pathway to Excellence® Program.
ANA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Gun Bill
ANA applauds newly introduced legislation to expand background checks on nearly all gun purchases. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Laura Leigh Ferrio Named to American Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees
Laura Leigh Ferrio will help the Foundation meet its mission to transform the nation’s health through the power of nursing.
American Nurses Association + HIMSS Announce New Relationship to Advance Nurse-led Innovation
The new relationship between ANA and HIMSS is a unique opportunity to harness a role for all nurses as innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts.
ANA Responds to Defeat Of Massachusetts Ballot Initiative on Nurse Staffing
Calls for constructive dialogue between all stakeholders.
American Nurses Association Appoints ANCC Board Members
The American Nurses Association’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of three directors to the American Nurses Credentialing Center Board. They will serve from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.