Statement by the American Nurses Association on organizational restructuring within the US Department of Health and Human Services
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 regarding the potential impact on essential programs and services
ANA-Ohio Position Statement in Response to Executive Order 14173
Introduction On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order cancelling previous existing orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.1 The most recent order (13985) had been issued in January, 2021, by former President Biden. Order 13985, "Advancing Racial Equity and
ANA-Ohio joins the ‘No-Cost Period Products Coalition’
Senators Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Stephanie Kunze (R-Dublin) worked together to amend Ohio’s state budget bill (HB 33). Their amendment included a provision that makes menstrual products available and accessible in all Ohio schools that enroll girls from grades 6– 12. (L
ANA-OH’s Position on APRN Full Practice Authority
ANA-Ohio supports the efforts of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and their professional organizations to achieve full practice authority in Ohio and elsewhere. As a professional organization for all registered nurses, ANA-Ohio is committed to efforts that improve health care
Global Signature Authority for APRNs (SB196)
ANA-Ohio supports advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and their professional organizations in their efforts to secure global signature authority for Ohio’s APRNs as proposed in SB 196 currently before the 135th Ohio General Assembly. SB 196 would update Ohio’s statutes
