American Nurses Association
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Championing nurses, pioneering healthcare innovation, and igniting change. That is The Power of Nurses™. RTs & Likes are not endorsements
Joined April 2009
A united voice, a shared purpose, and a commitment to elevate nursing. Together, we’re setting the standard for a healthcare future that honors the powerful impact of nurses.
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Thanks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for letting people know how they can support nurses on the front lines of the pandemic! #ThanksNurses @kaj33
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Thanks @GiacomoKG for sharing our message and supporting nurses on the front lines of the pandemic. #ThanksNurses
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CONGRATULATIONS NURSES! For 17 years straight, nursing has been named the most honest and ethical profession - this is cause for a celebration!
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Thanks @SarahDrew for sharing our message and supporting nurses on the front lines of the pandemic! #ThanksNurses
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WATCH: A group of Boston nurses took a knee outside their hospital to show solidarity with protesters
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It's disappointing that an elected official is so uninformed about #nurses, the nation's most trusted profession. Let's educate others about what we do and make our voices heard at every level of government. #notplayingcards #savinglives.
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We must come together to bring an end to these unspeakable acts. #EndGunViolence.
The NRA told doctors to stay in their lane and now there’s a shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Doctors can be patients and victims of gun violence too. We’re all in this together as human beings who just want to live and come home to our families. Enough is enough.
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The #AHCA threatens health care affordability, access, & delivery for individuals across the nation. Therefore, we oppose. #ProtectOurCare.
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CONGRATULATIONS, #NURSES! You've done it again! For 18 years straight, nursing has been named the most honest and ethical profession! Check out our press release with a congratulatory message from @ANAPresident on nurses maintaining the #1 spot! #YON2020
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The American Nurses Association continues to call on the @WhiteHouse, Congress and federal and state officials for immediate action to protect and sustain #nurses and all other frontline providers so they can safely care for patients during the #COVID19 crisis.
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Happy National Nurses Day 2020! Today, let's honor #nurses by sharing their many recognition-worthy attributes. We'll start: Nurses are zealous advocates always pursuing the best outcomes for patients. Share what you think makes nurses so great in the comments below!
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"It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. You are there on the line every day, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I am your greatest fan." - Former First Lady Barbara Bush #BarbaraBushQuotes
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Help us kick off #NursesWeek by watching this video of appreciation of the nation’s most trusted profession! #Nurses we thank you and we celebrate you. Show the world how much you love what you do by sharing this video:
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Outrageous and unacceptable.
WATCH: Shocking footage shows a Utah nurse being arrested for refusing to give a patient's blood to police
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Thinking of the doctors, nurses & staff at University Medical Center & area hospitals who are working tirelessly. #LasVegasShooting.
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We've appreciated all the kind words over the years. What better time to share them during #NursesWeek? Thanks @taylorswift13!
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Happy New Year! 2020 is the "Year Of The Nurse"! We are so excited to celebrate 200 years of nursing! Keep a lookout for upcoming activities to help celebrate this landmark year. #YON2020
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Today we spotlight more than 4.3 Million reasons to say "Thank you", "We appreciate you", and "We celebrate you!" To all #nurses past, present, and future, Happy #NationalNursesDay!
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.@WHO deemed 2020 the #YearoftheNurse to commemorate #FlorenceNightingale’s 200th birthday, which happens to be today! #HBD Florence!
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ANA says "NO" to any form of retaliation against nurses for raising legitimate concerns for their safety. We encourage any nurse experiencing these acts to file a whistleblower complaint. Details and Full Statement here:
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ANA's President condemns racism, brutality, and senseless violence against black communities. Please visit: to read @ANAPresident Grant's statement. #BlackLivesMatter
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Happy Thanksgiving nurses! We are especially grateful for those taking care of your patients today. When their loved ones can’t be there, you are! And for that, no words can capture our gratitude!
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Happy Birthday, Florence Nightingale! Did you know that her parents named her Florence after her place of birth, like her sister Parthenope, or Parthe for short? What would your Nightingale family name have been?.
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1 in 4 #nurses has been assaulted at work but statistics aren't enough. These are our stories of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. *Sensitive content*. #EndNurseAbuse #TimesUp #MeToo
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We are deeply disappointed by the federal court ruling to overturn the #ACA. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure access to affordable health care for all, including the millions of Americans who have pre-existing conditions.
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Did you know a nurse devised the first crash cart, the first call system, and the first breakthrough treatment for jaundice in newborns? There are plenty more innovations where those came from. Read why nurses ideas matter. Read blog
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How has a nurse impacted your life? Shine a light on #nurses by telling us why you celebrate them on our #NursesWeek Shout Out Wall and you could win a special Honor a Nurse prize pack. Winners chosen daily!
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National #nursesweek starts tomorrow and we have 4 million reasons to celebrate! From a toolkit chockfull of recognition ideas to the possibility of winning a prize pack for shouting out a fellow nurse, we have you covered! Visit for more information
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We're pleased that The Joint Commission has issued a Sentinel Event Alert on physical & verbal violence against health care workers. They reinforce the urgency to halt the cycle of harm and prevent, handle, and heal from incidents of violence in the workplace. #EndNurseAbuse
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#Nurses everywhere are getting excited for #NursesWeek, May 6-12! Get everything you need to honor the nurses in your life!.
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"When a person decides to become a nurse, they make the most important decision of their lives. They choose to dedicate themselves to the care of others.".— Margaret Harvey, PhD, RN #MondayMotivation.
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"Every nurse was drawn to nursing because of a desire to care, to serve, or to help." —Christina Feist-Heilmeier, RN . #WednesdayWisdom.
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“We don’t know when supplies will arrive.”. On Friday, ANA CNO @DebbieHatmaker discussed with @CNN's @jaketapper her concern about the lack of details regarding when critical supplies, such as PPE, will reach #nurses on the frontlines of #COVID19.
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Today is #FlorenceNightingale’s 200th Birthday! The founder of modern nursing, she was recognized as a social reformer, public health pioneer & statistician. As we celebrate her birth and #YearoftheNurse, how is her legacy relevant today? #ANANursesMonth
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75 years ago, she was an Army nurse. At age 99, she’s returned to Normandy to mark D-day!.In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, please read this inspiring story of Ellan Levitsky because #nurses truly are heroes! #nurseswhotweet.
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In 2017, Americans once again ranked nurses as the most honest and ethical profession, according to a Gallup poll! Why do you think nurses have gotten this honor for 16th years straight? We have some ideas. .
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The theme for National Nurses Week 2018 (May 6-12) will be "Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence." Stay tuned for a toolkit, products and more resources for this year's celebration.
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This week is Emergency Nurses Week! We appreciate all the hard work nurses provide to their patients - especially during a very critical time in their lives. You make the world a better place. Keep it up!
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The best way to address such disrespect is to unite and help pass the bill to protect rest breaks. #Nurses deserve safe work environments. Show your support by signing the petition.
Show your support for WA nurses and our great underlying bill protecting rest breaks and ending the abuse of mandatory call!
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School nurses should be responding to asthma attacks, tummy aches, and allergies. not gunshot wounds.
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"Nursing may be the only aspect of the health-care profession in which machines will not replace human beings. its healing powers remain rooted in empathy & a human touch." . Would Florence be pleased with the advancement of nursing? What do you think?
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In honor of #NursesWeek, there will be a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. You are welcome to attend (RSVP requested) or watch the live stream at
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We honor the #nurses, along with service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country and caring for our soldiers. #MemorialDay2018 #honoranurse
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Thank you to all nurses helping in the wake of a devastating hurricane. Our thoughts & prayers are w/all affected. Stay safe. #HoustonStrong.
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Our members have spoken and we listened! ANA is endorsing @HillaryClinton for the 2016 Presidential Election! #NursesforHillary.
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We oppose it too @JimmyKimmelLive! It is the worst healthcare bill yet. #NursesKnow
If you too are disappointed in Sen @BillCassidy #GrahamCassidy let them know it - call (202) 224-3121
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Estelle Osborne was the first African American nurse in the U.S. to earn a master's degree. In 1945, she became NYU's first African American instructor & also went on to become a member of ANA's Board of Directors & in 1984 she was inducted into ANA's Hall of Fame. #BlackHistory
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🏈Kansas City #Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire is studying to become a #nurse inspired by his mother, who is one, and his sister with muscular dystrophy. What a heartwarming story! We are proud to welcome him into the nursing community. #nursinginspiration
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We send our deepest condolences to family & friends of fallen nurses due to #COVID19. On May 11, ANA & global nursing orgs will honor these nurses & health care workers as we #RememberHealthHeroes. Please join us as we unite to show respect & pay tribute to those we have lost.
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#Nurses, you, and other health care workers have done an outstanding job supporting all of us during this pandemic. To thank you, a few celebrities have a special message to share. #ThanksNurses #randalllc
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As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou. #MondayMotivation.
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2020 is the Year of the Nurse. Celebrate nursing excellence, leadership, and innovation with @ANANursingWorld! #YON2020 #yearofthenurse
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"The bill absolutely discriminates against those with preexisting conditions." @SenJeffMerkley
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#Nurses and other healthcare workers are at war with #COVID19 w/o armor. @ANANursingworld continues to urge @realDonaldTrump to use his full powers to procure and deliver #PPENow. We stand with the courageous workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
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Suspect charged with assault after spitting on nurse - THIS IS NOT OK. Have you signed the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse yet?
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Today at the @WhiteHouse, ANA called for steps to protect & sustain #nurses & other frontline providers so they can care for patients during this crisis. Debbie Hatmaker, ANA CNO, advocated for increased supply of PPE, flexible staffing protocols, & removing testing barriers
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"May your scrubs be comfy, your coffee be strong, and your Monday be short." #MondayMotivation.
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Today is the 100th anniversary of the armistice after World War I. Over 22K professionally-trained female nurses were recruited by the @RedCross to serve in the U.S. Army between 1917 & 1919. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the men & women who serve - Happy Veteran's Day
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Evidence does not support the notion that cloth masks are safe for health care professionals providing care to patients with coronavirus. Nurses should not be wearing cloth masks – they do not afford the wearer any significant protection.
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#Nurses, we must continue to advocate for ourselves and our patients! Support, report, and share. #MondayMotivation
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We urge the CDC to reconsider its latest guidance and cite concern for health care workers’ safety. Full statement:
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THREAD: Imagine going into a patient's room to push meds & a surgeon berates you for doing so at the wrong time. Within minutes, you're gasping for air as the surgeon strangles you with an elastic cord. #NURSES, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THIS HAPPENED TO YOU OR TO A COLLEAGUE?
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the mass shooting in #ElPaso today. We send strength and courage to all nurses providing the best care to all victims during this horrible time. #elpasoshooting.
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Today marks Day 9 in our Nurses Week countdown. This year’s theme is “Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence.” How do you inspire patients and colleagues and how do they inspire you?
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Congratulations @ANAPresident on being named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare List! #NurseLeaders #ANAintheNews
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This always puts a smile on our face!.
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"Studies show that sitting down and connecting with patients fosters relationships and shows compassionate care." Nurses, how often do you sit with your patients? Check out this story of nurses that "commit to sit".
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We've appreciated all the kind words over the years. What better time to share them during #NursesWeek? Thanks @BarackObama
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Working the night shift this holiday? We just wanted to check in and say THANK YOU! The work you do to provide great care to a patient throughout the night is appreciated and when a family member can't be with them, YOU are! Thank you!.
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#Gunviolence is a public health emergency. Vote on November 6 and elect candidates who stand for sensible gun laws that will keep all of us safe. #NursesVote! #ElectionDay #EndGunViolence
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Today is the first day of National #Nurses Month! We're excited to spend the next month celebrating you and the incredible work that you do! Visit our webpage to learn more and to download our toolkit: #ANANursesMonth #YouMakeADifference
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Proud to recognize African American nurses who advance the profession every day but especially during #BlackHistoryMonth Stay tuned for nurse features all month long!
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Sending strength to the nurses, doctors, medical staff and families at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. We must #EndGunViolence.
There’s no greater horror for a doctor than to operate on a colleague who was shot. Or to declare your friend dead. But for the doctors, patients, and first responders at Mercy Hospital, this is their lane. We need gun control now.
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Take a guess on who is 16x MORE likely to experience workplace violence than ALL other workers? RETWEET. #firstresponders #firefighters #military #policeofficers #nurses.
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Celebrating all of the awesome pediatric nurses this week. Thank you for the love and care you give the kids! We are so grateful for the heart and talent you bring to work every day. Tag a #PediatricNurses to show your appreciation. #PediatricNursesWeek
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The army isn't sent into battle without protective equipment. Firefighters aren't sent into burning buildings without protective equipment. Why should our #nurses battle a world-wide pandemic without PPE? #GetMePPE #SilenceKills.
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A4: Evidence does not support the notion that cloth masks are safe for health care professionals providing care to patients with COVID-19. ANA continues to press for appropriate PPE including N95 respirators and if those are not available, medical/surgical masks. #RNAction.
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May we always remember those lost or injured on Sept. 11, 2001 — as well as the first responders who stepped in to help. #PatriotDay #NeverForget
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Yesterday's tragedy is unimaginable and sadly, too familiar. Hearing the news of another mass shooting does NOT get easier. We commend all first responders: law enforcement, nurses, doctors & medical staff during such a difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Let’s not forget the military #nurses, who have cared for our country and its troops. We are forever grateful. #memorialday
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"Nurses consider using the restroom and eating as self-care practices. That is not self-care; those are basic human needs." - Catherine M. Alverez, Yale New Haven Hospital, CT. #NurseBurnout #MagnetCon.
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Merry Christmas #nurses! Whether you're working or actually off, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday! . #HealthyNurse.
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We oppose any action – legislative or executive – which puts at risk patients’ ability to access and receive high quality #healthcare.
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