Build Back Better Act Provisions Could Strengthen Nursing Home Staffing and Oversight

Dec 01, 2021

This post was originally posted on AARP Public Policy Institute’s Thinking Policy Blog Nursing homes lead with “nursing” in their nomenclature because they depend on registered nurses (RNs) and nursing care teams to deliver safe care to their residents. Unless more

Native American Nurses Bridge “Two Worlds” to Support Their Communities

Nov 23, 2021

During this Native American Heritage month, the Campaign spoke with Regina Eddie, PhD, RN, a diversity consultant for the Campaign, and Sandra Littlejohn, MA, BSN, RN, immediate-past president of the National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association (NANAINA) and more

Giving Thanks

Nov 18, 2021

The weeks before and after Thanksgiving are usually filled with grace and gratefulness. And so it is even this year, a year of highs and lows. Through it all, you, our great network of allies and friends, have shown remarkable strength. Today, we write simply to say thanks. more

Issues: Improving Access to Care

Nurses Supporting Family Caregivers

Nov 08, 2021

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the American Journal of Nursing features a new series of articles and resources for nurses to help support family caregivers, who “provide the majority of long-term care in the United States and who are vital, yet often more

Trusted Advisors to the Campaign for Action Win Prestigious AAN Awards

Oct 13, 2021

At its October conference, the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) recognized two nurse leaders who are also friends more

Hassmiller Becomes AAN Living Legend

Oct 08, 2021

Talk about the future of the profession with any nursing school dean or chief nursing officer, and there’s a name that is likely to come up: Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN. One reason why: Hassmiller is one of just a few people to play a major role in both major more