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We advocate issues that frustrate you by being a platform that empowers you.
Make your voice heard on key issues affecting the nursing profession and healthcare in California.
Use your knowledge and expertise to educate policymakers and healthcare professionals.
Advocate with confidence through informational guides and professional training opportunities.
Amplify your voice through our network of news and media contacts and partners.
Advance your advocacy journey by connecting with influential nursing, healthcare, and state leaders.
Equipping nurses to lead policy change.
Connect, Empower, and Influence Through Our Network
Through our network, we empower nurses with resources, opportunities, and a unified voice to champion healthcare issues.
Shape Laws That Impact Nursing and Healthcare
We collaborate with lawmakers to advocate for legislation that improves patient outcomes and strengthens the nursing profession.
Dear Governor Newsom,
Last year's recommendations from the Health Workforce Comission...
Gun violence is a public health threat. Look at what happened just last week...
This guidance tilts towards economic needs as opposed to the health needs of nurses...
Drive Systemic Change Through Focused Advocacy
Our targeted advocacy campaigns tackle systemic healthcare challenges and advance nursing-led solutions.
Master the Skills to Elevate Your Voice
We equip nurses with the skills to communicate effectively with media, policymakers, and the public through specialized training programs.
The underlying faults within our nation’s healthcare system have been magnified during the COVID pandemic. The significant constrainment of nursing practice, as well as the lack of diversity within healthcare, are...
Make'da Traynum MSN, RN
Nov 11, 2021
WHAT NURSES NEED TO CREATE A SHARED FUTURE OF NURSING AGENDA
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“Working with ANA\California was the catalyst of my career, allowing me the opportunity to pursue my passion for addressing racism without judgment or opposition. It is an ever-changing reminder that change for the better can come.
Dr. Loleater Gibson EdD, MSN, BSN
Member since 2022
“ANA\California transformed the trajectory of my nursing journey - providing me with insight and inspiration that fuels my passion for creating positive change in healthcare and the nursing profession.”
Dahlia Maldonado BSN, RN
Member since 2021
"ANA\California has given me the confidence in my abilities to take risks and move through my professional development stages with courage. I have taken on larger roles in my professional practice and created contacts throughout California who represent the top tier of nursing excellence in our region."
Carter Todd MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CCRN
Member since 2019
“ANA\California has provided me with an unparalleled opportunity to engage with nurse leaders across California. Together, we are collectively championing LGBTQIA+ equity in the nursing workforce.”
Dr. Briony DuBose PhD, MHI, RN
Member since 2021
"ANA\California helps me network with decision makers throughout the state, to advocate for nurses' interests and for the patients I care for. All nurses should be a part of ANA\California to ensure our collective voice is heard in policy and legislation that affects our daily practice."
Laura Chechel MSN, RN, CNS
Member since 2017
"The future of nursing in California is in our hands. ANA\California equips us with the essential resources needed to cultivate our advocacy skills. By enhancing our capabilities, we empower our profession and broaden our sphere of influence, ensuring that nurses play a vital role in shaping healthcare policies and practices."
Gilanie De Castro MSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC, CNML
Member since 2010
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