American Nurses Association

Army nurses cared for Mike Bubacz, MSN, BSN, RN, when he was critically ill in 1974. This Veterans Day, we honor their example, which inspired his nursing career and decades of care. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.#ThePowerOfNurses

This Veterans Day, we honor Jodelle "Jody" Schroeder, MSN, BSN, RN, CNS, who recently retired as the Army Nurse Corps Deputy Chief, after leadership in the Middle East and beyond. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses

From Vietnam to Jordan and beyond, Wanona "Winnie" Fritz, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, turned Army service into a global legacy. This Veterans Day, we honor Winnie's legacy of impact. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses

From surviving a serious illness at age 12 to becoming a first-generation college student, Kaléi H. Crimi, PhD, RN, has dedicated her career to improving access to care and supporting vulnerable communities. #ThePowerOfNurses

We’re proud that the American Nurses Association’s The Power of Nurses® Storytelling Campaign has been named a 2026 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards winner by Ad Age and Modern Healthcare. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.

Sarah Rossetti, PhD, RN, noticed that nurses document more when they’re worried about a patient. That observation became CONCERN, a tool that makes nursing judgment visible to the care team. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.

After taking cover from a gunman at a music festival, Whitney Beachum, APRN-CNP, assisted the injured. Through this terrifying experience, she gained a renewed understanding of who she is as a nurse. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org

A breast cancer patient dreamed of visiting Universal Studios with family. Shaquanna Johnson, RN, made arrangements to make it possible. Shaquanna was honored with a DAISY Award. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses #DaisyAward

ANCC is proud to celebrate the new International Endowed Chair at KU Leuven, supporting research on workforce well-being, innovation, career development, and patient outcomes. m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…

As a critical care nurse, Robert Horsey met organ donor patients and families who inspired him to create GIFTED: The Docuseries. “I wanted to honor donor families and help dispel myths.” How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.

More than 24 years after losing his daughter Kelly to leukemia, Mark Curran still remembers the nurses who stood by his family. “They were full of love, care, compassion, empathy.” How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses

Fred Neis, RN, FACHE, FAEN, knows that emergencies make it hard to recall critical medical information. His solution? RESCUE ID, a QR-based system that helps responders access key information. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org.

Mary Claire Morgan, RN, cared for a 6-year-old patient. She collected donations to provide the patient toys. Mary Claire was honored with a DAISY Award from The Daisy Foundation. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses #DaisyAward

HISTORY MADE! 🇮🇩💙 Congratulations to Siloam, Indonesia's FIRST Magnet®-designated organization! Their team proudly celebrated this milestone at #MagnetPTECon. 👏 Nursing excellence knows no borders! #ThePowerOfNurses

Chicago, what a WEEK! 💙🔥 The celebrations. The connections. The unforgettable moments. Thousands of nurses came together for an incredible #MagnetPTECon! 🎥 One final look at the week that brought nursing excellence to life. What was your favorite moment? #ThePowerOfNurses

Some moments leave a lasting impact. 💙 Robin Roberts joined CEO Angela Beddoe for an emotional conversation about knowing your worth, resilience, her cancer journey, and the nurses who changed her life. A powerful reminder of why nurses matter. #MagnetPTECon #ThePowerOfNurses

Still thinking about yesterday! 💙 The connections, celebrations, and nursing pride at #MagnetPTECon have been unforgettable. 🎥 Catch the Day 2 recap and see what everyone's talking about! One more day to make memories. 🙌 #ThePowerOfNurses

What a night! 💙 Nursing leaders gathered in Chicago for The Power of Nurses® Celebration Dinner, celebrating ANA's 130th anniversary while supporting the American Nurses Foundation's work to empower nurses and advance the profession. #MagnetPTECon #ThePowerOfNurses

“I love being a nurse. We are the human component of the healthcare system and we matter. We have power.” Day 1 of the Magnet & Pathway Conference® brought the energy, pride, and celebration to Chicago! 💙 Relive the highlights. 🎥 #MagnetPTECon #ThePowerOfNurses

A nurse built a hospital. West Louisville went 150 years without one. Corenza Townsend, LPN, helped change that. Today, she’s the hospital’s Chief Admin Officer. How has a nurse impacted your life? Share your story at ThePowerOfNurses.org. #ThePowerOfNurses