Today, 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™.

Nursing-specific science and research is uniquely positioned to inform the health care delivery system on evidence-based approaches to patient-centered, quality care.

On behalf of the ANCC Board of Directors, the Nominations Committee issues this call for qualified nominees for appointment to seats on the Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (COA-NCPD), Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (COA-PTP), Commission on Magnet® (COM), and Commission on Pathway to Excellence® (COPE), which serve as the governing bodies for their respective ANCC programs.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our former Chief Executive Officer, Loressa Cole. Loressa was a beloved member of the American Nurses Enterprise family and left a lasting impact on our organization.

The American Nurses Association is aware of the recent personnel changes and organizational restructuring within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These developments have sparked concerns among nurses nationwide.

The American Nurses Enterprise, which includes the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley (Brad) Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN as its new Chief Nursing Officer.

Today, the American Nurses Enterprise Chief Executive Officer, Angela Beddoe delivered remarks on advancing health equity at the annual Policy Summit for the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA). 

Cigna Healthcare has selected American Nurses Enterprise as a recipient of their 2024 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud to be part of the overwhelming support for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 575/H.R. 1317), with endorsements from 263 organizations, including all 51 constituent/state nursing associations (C/SNAs) and 29 organizational affiliates (OAs).

The American Nurses Enterprise announced the winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards Sponsored by Stryker, that highlight, recognize, and celebrate exemplary nurse innovators within their communities. 

The American Nurses Association (the association) extends its deepest condolences to the families of West York Borough Police officer Andrew Duarte and wishes speedy recovery to those injured during the tragic event at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania. 

Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA) celebrates the reintroduction of the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in both chambers of Congress.