ANA-Ohio Updated Position Statement: Federal Department of Education Proposed Rule on Graduate vs. Professional Student Loan Limits and Implications for Nursing Education
Click below to read the Updated Statement: ANA-OH Updated Position Statement on Proposed Changes to DOE Federal Loan Policy *Approved by the ANA-Ohio Board of Directors on February 9, 2026.
ANA-Ohio Statement Dealing with Nurse Staffing
At its November 2025 board meeting, ANA-Ohio adopted the following statement in response to the introduction of two bills dealing with nurse staffing, Ohio House Bill 521 and Ohio House Bill 535. ANA-Ohio commends the Joint Commission for its recent decision
ANA-Ohio Position Statement on the Proposed Changes to DOE Federal Loan Policy
Position Statement from the American Nurses Association-Ohio on the DOE Proposed Changes to Federal Loan Policy December 13, 2025 The American Nurses Association-Ohio (ANA-Ohio) supports the statement issued by the American Nurses Association (ANA) on November 10, 2025, in which the impact
White Paper: Understanding Raw Milk and Considerations for Human Consumption
Click below to read the White Paper: ANA-Ohio White Paper: Understanding Raw Milk and Considerations for Human Consumption *Approved by the ANA-Ohio Board of Directors on November 10, 2025.
ANA-Ohio Supports House Bill 508 – Removing the Standard Care Agreement
ANA-Ohio Supports HB 508—Position Statement The ANA-Ohio Board of Directors voted to formally support HB 508, a bill that would enable Ohio’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice without a standard care agreement (SCA) entered into with a collaborating physician.
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
