The American Nurses Association Policy & Government Affairs team leads the way for nurse advocates on Capitol Hill. Likes and RTs are not endorsements.
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"...elections have real consequences. In a community near mine, a school funding referendum was defeated recently by just one vote. One vote."
Dive deeper with ANA President Mensik Kennedy's American Nurse article, "Your vote, our voice" ⬇ myamericannurse.com/your-vot…
Did you know that 1 in 4 #nurses report being assaulted at work? Or that only 60% of assaults are reported?
Help protect nurses, take action for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act ⬇
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Need primary care? There is a good chance an APRN will provide it.
APRNs provide essential care in communities nationwide, but outdated federal barriers remain. Take action for the Improving Care & Access to Nurses Act today ⬇
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The midterm election is coming up on Tuesday, 11/3!
Check out our Capitol Beat blog, "N is for #Nurses: A Political Terminology Guide for the Upcoming Election," for a deep dive into the jargon you may be hearing ➡ bit.ly/4hLt0d1
#NursesVote #MidtermsMatter
When nurses vote, healthcare policy changes for the better! 🗳️🧑⚕️ This #NationalVoterEducationWeek, ensure you are ready to make your voice heard this election season ➡️ nursesvote.org
#MidtermsMatter #NursesVote #VoteReady
No #nurse should be forced to work beyond the point of exhaustion. Take action to end mandatory overtime for nurses today!
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Did you know that #nurses have been voted the most honest and ethical profession for 2️⃣4️⃣ years in a row?
In Gallup's last poll, 75% of Americans rated nurses' honesty and ethical standards as "very high" or "high." We're not surprised 👏👏👏
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Every #nurse deserves a safe workplace. Today, we're calling on lawmakers to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act! #NursesDayofAction2026
Add your voice ➡️ bit.ly/NursesDayofAction26
The numbers are alarming: 1 in 4 #nurses report being assaulted on the job. Congress needs to act NOW for workplace violence prevention. Take action ➡ bit.ly/NursesDayofAction26
#NursesDayofAction #NursesDayofAction2026
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Support Nurses' Safety
It's Nurses Day of Action, and we need your voice! Urge your representatives to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2531/S. 1232)!
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#NursesDayOfAction @RNAction
Violence has no place in healthcare. Join nurses across the country today for #NursesDayofAction2026 & advocate for #nurses' safety.
Urge your legislators to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care & Social Service Workers Act ⬇️
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Yesterday, @ANANursingWorld hosted the 'Protecting Those Who Care: Addressing Violence Against Healthcare Workers' congressional briefing. Learn more: bit.ly/WPVBriefing
It's always a great day to advocate for #nurses and patients!
Special thanks to @RepJoeCourtney for attending today's Protecting Those Who Care: Addressing Violence Against Healthcare Workers congressional briefing!
Thank you @RepJohnJoyce for attending today's Protecting Those Who Care: Addressing Violence Against Healthcare Workers congressional briefing!
It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! A healthier democracy starts with engaged citizens, & #nurses are uniquely positioned to lead that change.
Take a minute today to ensure you're registered & ready to vote. Visit nursesvote.org/ 🗳️
Every #nurse starts with a teacher, yet many nurse faculty are paid less than they could earn in clinical practice.
The Nurse Faculty Shortage Act would help address this pay gap. Take action & discover more today ⬇ ana.quorum.us/campaign/NFSRA…
Join us for #NurseDayofAction2026 on September 22!
When nurses do not feel safe at work, the entire healthcare system suffers. On 9/22, advocates across the country are taking action for workplace violence prevention.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/NursesDayofAction2026
Pilots, truck drivers, & railroad workers have federal protections against excessive work hours. Nurses should too.
Speak up for safer care, urge your legislators to support the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act today ⬇️
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