The American Nurses Enterprise Celebrates The Power of NursesTM During National Nurses Week
The American Nurses Enterprise - encompassing the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) - kicks off National Nurses Week (May 6–12) with a powerful message: The Power of Nurses™. This year's campaign shines a national spotlight on nurses as the driving force behind compassionate care, innovation, and transformative changes in healthcare. From coast to coast, the enterprise is launching a series of high-impact events - including a national press conference, educational webinars, landmark light-ups, and direct engagement with policymakers-to celebrate the unparalleled contributions of nurses and call on the public to honor their essential role in shaping a healthier future for all. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nursingworld.org%2fnews%2fnews-releases%2f2025%2famerican-nurses-enterprise-celebrates-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week%2f&c=E,1,AgzWYSQsGoSrwwQKpTUsRitWvr93bO0rbH7-kd5QN6eo0WJBMuiecOD5IDvbWzRjD3_F3q3b7TI1bOw6OROR6xWUs4MLjMYWCgLl6X4StLnjo1iA&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.nursingworld.org%252fnews%252fnews-releases%252f2025%252famerican-nurses-enterprise-celebrates-the-power-of-nurses-during-national-nurses-week%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CAgzWYSQsGoSrwwQKpTUsRitWvr93bO0rbH7-kd5QN6eo0WJBMuiecOD5IDvbWzRjD3_F3q3b7TI1bOw6OROR6xWUs4MLjMYWCgLl6X4StLnjo1iA%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394641320%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d34PMJWUd2e2igTIK9g8SYzmXe0FL4zFTR2lzlXQreI%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="8">Read more.
You're Invited to the NCC's Congressional Thank a Nurse Reception
The Nursing Community Coalition's Thank a Nurse Reception will be held next Thursday, May 8th from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Rayburn Cafeteria in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. We encourage you to share the attached invitation with your membership, including those from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area! To RSVP for this event, please email info@thenursingcommunity.org.
ANA Organizational Affiliates Meeting – Thursday, June 26
The ANA Organizational Affiliates meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington, DC from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
Call for Agenda Items: Please send agenda items to barbara.opatick@ana.org by Friday, May 23rd. ANA looks forward to a productive dialogue and ongoing collaboration and encourages all OAs to submit their topics for discussion.
ANA Membership Assembly
Registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the ANA Membership Assembly in Washington, DC from Friday, June 27 – Saturday, June 28. For those planning to attend, you should have received an invitation to register via email from ana@mcievents.com. Remember to check your spam/junk/bulk folders for the email. If you did not receive the invitation, email leader@ana.org. The deadline for https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mcievents.com%2fanama2025%2f&c=E,1,ZymzJ6WfZ-wOrlhVFHTH1t4pV2efZ5R2ssIs71YetdwFD0b43A1Do_8wNqQnSz-E_vI1ZYjHn_DGb0_aOVVfI3FcSUVxAI-dt3lTa9b1AX5daSRcAIv_3A,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.mcievents.com%252fanama2025%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CZymzJ6WfZ-wOrlhVFHTH1t4pV2efZ5R2ssIs71YetdwFD0b43A1Do_8wNqQnSz-E_vI1ZYjHn_DGb0_aOVVfI3FcSUVxAI-dt3lTa9b1AX5daSRcAIv_3A%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394656447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RmG5dYG6oWvMyyY6xN2Yt7b0tLXwRKB8M151FQBfQFo%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="13">registering is 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
See You Now Podcast
In honor of Earth Day, join us in the podcast titled "The Planet is our Patient". In this episode we meet Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, director of planetary health for the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota to learn how nurses can and are reducing greenhouse emissions, find out why educating girls is key to a healthier planet, and discover who the best intergenerational storytellers are for helping us understand our relationship to and stewardship of the planet and where to innovate to improve its health. Listen here or download the podcast on other platforms. Visit the https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nursingworld.org%2fpractice-policy%2finnovation%2fpodcast%2f&c=E,1,kzEG2GmudXdcoNMYWrEYYfDNGLh6RUvgp7GrwJiSGKTJrQ3YMluFfUBeZ_8zWS0S4SvmtyAff-oEng8mK1DlZdXMcBTXH3RcV0AhTM0xoGNJfKcBdWYX3zTQPA,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.nursingworld.org%252fpractice-policy%252finnovation%252fpodcast%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CkzEG2GmudXdcoNMYWrEYYfDNGLh6RUvgp7GrwJiSGKTJrQ3YMluFfUBeZ_8zWS0S4SvmtyAff-oEng8mK1DlZdXMcBTXH3RcV0AhTM0xoGNJfKcBdWYX3zTQPA%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394671976%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ylhBI3MIC8mlI1aEs7dyXQMnKCWVY8OnACiIJ3naQ5s%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="14">Innovation podcast page to view other podcasts.
Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation - Gratitude, Growth, and Go: The 1-5-5 Challenge for Mental Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being for our overall health. Committing to a minute of gratitude, 5 minutes of positive reflection, and 5 minutes of physical movement each day nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. Over the next 10 days, this challenge will address different ways you can support your mental and emotional health with short but meaningful self-care rituals. Ready to enhance your well-being? Let's get started https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fengage.healthynursehealthynation.org%2fevents%2fitem%2f43%2f72%3futm_source%3dhs_email%26utm_medium%3demail%26_hsenc%3dp2ANqtz-8IkrdGSlLzNMVGp1wjd4hfffYJu20UBj6FnGiAJUoUOvJAq7in-C97vGsWEDaZrsUYP04kg-c-wXcpQLdo6TxymzI4fw&c=E,1,fRGiF5RS-yC1NOWEqirXMyZhh0VFEiUWltVGPAKI4kL-wlBHQmoGb_JoEbKZOQuf5MfhMRA42waPlKx-lMyuVAuKs2amyE2-Iuyx8qlj4nb-aHPXr3Hm8uo,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fengage.healthynursehealthynation.org%252fevents%252fitem%252f43%252f72%253futm_source%253dhs_email%2526utm_medium%253demail%2526_hsenc%253dp2ANqtz-8IkrdGSlLzNMVGp1wjd4hfffYJu20UBj6FnGiAJUoUOvJAq7in-C97vGsWEDaZrsUYP04kg-c-wXcpQLdo6TxymzI4fw%26c%3DE%2C1%2CfRGiF5RS-yC1NOWEqirXMyZhh0VFEiUWltVGPAKI4kL-wlBHQmoGb_JoEbKZOQuf5MfhMRA42waPlKx-lMyuVAuKs2amyE2-Iuyx8qlj4nb-aHPXr3Hm8uo%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394687100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jSUAGlbzkPawfOqYOqKeDIL8PyFQAcprLLz8BHYJ2xE%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="15">here!
PCNA Activities:
Cardio Connections Summit: Atherosclerosis and CVD
Join the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association's (PCNA) virtual summit to learn the latest evidence-based strategies in managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular, peripheral arterial disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. This summit will feature expert-led sessions exploring pathophysiology, risk stratification, and interdisciplinary care approaches to optimize patient outcomes.
The complimentary summit will cover the following topics:
- Preventing Limb Loss in Patients with PAD: Updated Guidelines
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Implications for Cardiovascular Health
Information and registration at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fpcna.net%2fevent%2fcardio-connections-atherosclerosis-and-cvd%2f&c=E,1,fYL5JqHO1iSeFMtVS1gOqaBDNXmh1ebxhXLNE2LmntUCfuX5tPXOAQDIf6FAmXJ6BK3-fY8y29P6OT0l0Lqz6IjAeY-mKkH_Dfls--XkAYHSCrzgm3yGV_QClw,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fpcna.net%252fevent%252fcardio-connections-atherosclerosis-and-cvd%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CfYL5JqHO1iSeFMtVS1gOqaBDNXmh1ebxhXLNE2LmntUCfuX5tPXOAQDIf6FAmXJ6BK3-fY8y29P6OT0l0Lqz6IjAeY-mKkH_Dfls--XkAYHSCrzgm3yGV_QClw%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394702586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xZWguTmg57EEA3dYdmAIWwHmp1uJbxz1%2BmTqPJOQgdc%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="16">Cardio Connections: Atherosclerosis and CVD - PCNA
UPDATED! Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) is releasing an updated version of the Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate. This free, first-in-class global program helps you build your skills and resume with 12 modules of self-paced content. This online program helps strengthen your knowledge, competence, and confidence in your role as a CV nursing professional.
You'll learn both general content on CV prevalence, risk assessment and management, research, leadership, communication, and behavior change, and disease-specific information on AFib, heart failure, and CV-related pharmacology.
For more information and to begin your certificate journey, visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbit.ly%2f3YGhLsc&c=E,1,pKcF7d45BtJLGEkd1msHitc0NQ2CxGJMVVzGX4qHTZvWRLvlErWSwwUaPgsa4p4XrOuxrNgtKm1r-9MOyABaufdsrik60vbbFhLYRyO9vg,,&typo=1. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fbit.ly%252f3YGhLsc%26c%3DE%2C1%2CpKcF7d45BtJLGEkd1msHitc0NQ2CxGJMVVzGX4qHTZvWRLvlErWSwwUaPgsa4p4XrOuxrNgtKm1r-9MOyABaufdsrik60vbbFhLYRyO9vg%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Cnicole.demers%40aaacn.org%7C2e803f2440cb4328ce2d08dd8a316c9f%7C92e90195ea884986ab8b91bb944a470d%7C0%7C0%7C638818667394834201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2zkGB9MguTk65EdXDA6Tzzon%2B%2BrEY03duqb9SOf%2FImo%3D&reserved=0" data-linkindex="17">pcna.net/certificate.
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Barbara Opatick
Operations Coordinator
Office of the Chief Nursing Officer / EVP
American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.628.5015
barbara.opatick@ana.org
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Nicole DeMers
Association and Board Services Manager
AAACN
Pitman, NJ
856.256.2359
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