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Class of 2024 - Advocacy Institute Fellowship
We continue our mission to empower, equip, and elevate nurse advocates by accepting six new Fellows to lead policy-driven campaigns.

ANA California Staff
Jun 21, 20236 min read


Spirituality and Nursing, WHO Cares? (Webinar)
World Health Organization (WHO) constituents spirituality as the fourth aspect of health, yet it is rarely addressed among nurses and HCPs/.

ANA California Staff
Jun 20, 202333 min read


The Literacy Prescription: Enhancing Healthcare Outcomes | E7 - Amplified RN News Show
Carla Stanley, ANA\California member media-trained nurse, advocates for health literacy for underserved communities.

ANA California Staff
Jun 13, 20236 min read
Veteran's Health Toolbox for Nurses
A curated selection of tools and resources essential to equipping nurses to support the health and well-being of veterans.

ANA California Staff
Jun 12, 20234 min read
Uniting for Veterans' Health: The Backstory of Our Veteran's Health Campaign
How a shared agenda, profound awareness, and decisive action led to the creation of a our Veteran Health Campaign.

ANA California Staff
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Opposing Unsafe Camping Ordinance - Letter to San Diego Mayor and City Council
This is an official letter to the San Diego Mayor and City Council by ANA\California opposing an unsafe camping ordinance impacting lives.
ANA\California Staff, Danisha Jenkins, Laura Chechel
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Mentorship Matters: Driving Diversity in Nurse Executive Leadership | E6 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Dr. Trarina Harris RN, advocates for increased diversity in nurse executive leadership.

ANA California Staff
May 24, 20234 min read


Spiritual Well-Being and How It Affects Nurses by Lisa DeLong | E5 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Lisa DeLong, RN, on advocating for well-being in the workplace to improve mental health.

ANA California Staff
May 17, 20237 min read


Strategies for Success for Practice Ready Nurses by Diane Breckenridge | E4 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Dr. Diane Breckenridge, on advocating for better NCLEX testing outcomes.

ANA California Staff
May 16, 20238 min read


Workplace Violence in Healthcare by Dr. Anna Dermenchyan | Episode 3 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Anna Dermenchyan, on advocating for proactive solutions to workplace violence.

ANA California Staff
May 11, 20237 min read


Nurses Promoting Vaccination Equity by Christine Locke | Episode 2 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Christine Locke, on how nurses can advocate for access to vaccinations in post-pandemic world

ANA California Staff
May 10, 20235 min read


NAPs and Their Role in Safety by Kristy Fillmore | Episode 1 - Amplified RN News Show
ANA\California Member and media-trained nurse, Kristy Fillmore, on advancing patient care through better use of nursing assistant personnel.

ANA California Staff
May 9, 20236 min read


Nurses in Media Day 2023
Nurses in Media Day is an annual event dedicated to increasing your knowledge, skills, and confidence in engaging in media opportunities.

ANA California Staff
Apr 13, 2023115 min read


RN Day at the Capitol 2023
Learn important updates on nursing legislation in California during our annual advocacy conference.

ANA California Staff
Apr 3, 20231 min read


What to Expect - Your Introduction to the Advocacy Institute Guide (Public)
Nursing advocacy in California has its benefits and challenges - this guide will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to...

ANA California Staff
Apr 2, 20236 min read


Nursing Advocacy Success Stories
Watch interviews of real nurse advocates sharing stories from successful legislative, regulatory, and policy efforts.

ANA California Staff
Apr 2, 20234 min read


2023-2024 Legislative Watch for Nurses in California - 1st Update
Learn about this session's legislative landscape and bill introductions. ANA\California's Executive Director, Dr. Marketa Houskova, and...

ANA California Staff
Feb 24, 20231 min read


2023-2024 Legislative Watch for Nurses in California - 1st Update
An introductory update about nursing legislation in California for the 2023-2024 Legislative cycle hosted by ANA\California.

ANA California Staff
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Empowering nurses' voices in media: My Story
Nursing is a vital part of the healthcare system, yet their presence and contributions in health-related news articles are often...

Alicia Truelove
Jan 23, 20234 min read
From Local to National Nursing Advocacy: My Journey
Healthcare policy and reform is a complex and ever-evolving field, and it is essential that nurses are aware of the changes and...

Make'da Traynum MSN, RN
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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