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How to Create Change: Nursing Legislation, Regulation & Policy
Discover the legislative process in California, key regulatory agencies, steps for policy change, and bookmarkable links for quick access.

ANA California Staff
Apr 4, 20249 min read


What to Expect - Your Introduction to the Advocacy Institute Guideâ„¢
Nursing advocacy in California has its benefits and challenges - this guide will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate.

ANA California Staff
Apr 4, 20247 min read


Overcoming Antiquated Practices: Modernizing Critical Care for Health Equity | S2E4 - Amplified RN News Show
Learn how nurse advocates can remove outdated tests and equipment to improve health equity and patient outcomes with ANA\California Member.

ANA California Staff
Apr 3, 20247 min read
Priority Bills For The Legislative Session Are Here!
Happy Spring Recess! During this Legislative Session, ANA\C has been diligently reviewing a wide array of bills that address critical...

ANA California Staff
Mar 28, 20246 min read


The Pipeline Predicament - Addressing the Shortage of Practice-Ready Nurses | S2E3 - Amplified RN News Show
Learn how nurse advocates can use a multi-pronged approach to incentivize and retain nurse educators and experienced clinical nurses.

ANA California Staff
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Break Down: Key Moments from the First Legislative Video of the Year!
Tune in to get a detailed overview of key bills with significant potential impact to nurses and healthcare in California.

ANA California Staff
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Navigating Health Inequities: Education Disparities in Minoritized Communities | S2E2 - Amplified RN News Show
Learn how nurse advocates can improve the delivery of culturally specific educational resources for California's minoritized populations.

ANA California Staff
Feb 28, 20245 min read


Call to Action: Amplifying Advocacy in Nursing | S2E1 -Amplified RN News Show
How nurses can amplify the voices of their colleagues and patients in healthcare policy by advocating on more than one level.

ANA California Staff
Feb 14, 20245 min read
Important 2-Year Bills Gain Momentum!
We are back for another update on 2-year bills that gained momentum out of their House of Origin!

ANA California Staff
Feb 7, 20242 min read
ANA\California's Racism in Nursing Education Taskforce
In April 2023, ANA\California gathered a diverse cohort of nursing faculty, admin, and students to confront systemic and...

ANA California Staff
Jan 30, 20241 min read
ANA\California's Racism in Nursing and Healthcare Taskforce
In June 2020, ANA\California convened a group of ethnically diverse nursing and healthcare professionals to address systemic and...

ANA California Staff
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Where Reintroduced Bills of 2024 Are This Week!
In this update, we will examine bills moving through key stages of the lawmaking process.

ANA California Staff
Jan 24, 20241 min read
First Nursing Legislation Update of 2024!
Happy New Year and welcome back to your first exclusive member legislative update! With the recent hire of ANA\California's new Policy...

ANA California Staff
Jan 18, 20245 min read
Changing Veteran Healthcare: A Nurse's Call to Action
Veterans face distinctive challenges accessing healthcare and our organization is taking proactive steps to bridge the gap.

ANA California Staff
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Realizing the Power: Minoritized Nurses' Role at the Leadership Table | E12 -Amplified RN News Show
Advocate for greater representation of minoritized nurses in leadership roles with media-trained nurse, Dr. Fatima Arastu.

ANA California Staff
Sep 27, 20236 min read


Obstacles to Opportunities: Rethinking Care Delivery for Health Equity | E11 -Amplified RN News Show
Advocate with Carter Todd, ANA\California member and media-trained nurse, for community-driven solutions and innovative care delivery models

ANA California Staff
Aug 30, 20235 min read


Tackling the Turnover: Strategies to Reduce Nurse Exodus | E10 - Amplified RN News Show
Rebekah Dzida, ANA\California member and media-trained nurse, advocates for a multi-pronged strategy to retain nursing, educators, and admin

ANA California Staff
Aug 9, 20235 min read


Nursing Legislation Updates 2023 (Chronological + List)
Ongoing updates on nursing legislation for ANA\California members.

ANA California Staff
Aug 8, 20236 min read


Rethinking the Nursing Shortage through Investments in Academia | E9 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California member and media-trained nurse Make'da Traynum advocates for investments in nursing academia to combat staff shortages.

ANA California Staff
Jul 27, 20234 min read


Integrating Advocacy into the DNA of Nursing Culture | E8 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Board Member and media-trained nurse, Gilanie De Castro pushes for the integration of advocacy framework into health systems.

ANA California Staff
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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