Leading, advocating, educating, and connecting with registered and licensed practical nurses across the Commonwealth.

Harrisburg, Penn.
Joined May 2009
I’m supporting nurses every day (and that’s not just because my mom was an RN). #NursesDay @PennaNurses @seiuhcpa @nursesofpa @panurses
What better way to support nurses on National Nurses Day then by passing the #PatientSafetyAct - HB 106 - here in Pennsylvania. Stuck in committee since February 2021, the #PatientSafetyAct has an overwhelming bi-partisan support and should be moved to the floor for vote.
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Join us tomorrow to hear two incredible #nurse innovators: Julia Petras and Shanna Miko of the @CDCgov. Learn how #nurses are in a prime position to lead innovative work. Free registration for all! bit.ly/3KDKoxd #ANAInnovation #nursing
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Purchase a beautiful sterling silver stethoscope necklace and all proceeds with benefit Nurses!
Plan ahead: #MothersDay and graduation are around the corner! The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania is excited to present its sterling silver stethoscope pendant! All proceeds go toward educating nurses and ensuring nurses for tomorrow. thenfp.org/product/stethosco…
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Nurses aren't waiting to make the world better - they do it every day! #Nurses show courage, determination, and spirit - they are the definition of “gutsy”! Tag a #gutsynurse! Tell us about a nurse in your life #My________IsAGutsyNurse! #ANAInnovation nursingworld.org/innovation
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About 35% of #nurses waited at least 3 mo. for a license in 2021. That’s well below Pa.’s rate. Check out @NPR's 32-state analysis of the 'Average nurse license processing times by state in 2021' comparison tool! bit.ly/3MI314I via @BrettSholtis for @witfnews #CRNAinPA
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#ICYMI: The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act was signed into law by @POTUS. The legislation directs funds to train current & future #nurses & health providers on how to prevent suicide, burnout, & substance use disorders. bit.ly/36gfzQn
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Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Accepting #Scholarship Apps! Tubman Fund applicants must be accepted or already attending an LPN nursing program or RN-BSN program. thenfp.org/criteria-and-appl…
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What if nursing’s professional #originstory represented contributions + stories of all nurses? Meet @RavenneAponte + Joanna Seltzer Uribe #nurses who are expanding #nursing history @KnowNurses #InternationalWomensDay #NursesYouShouldKnow @JNJNursing bit.ly/3sSJsi3
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ATTN PA Nurses: 13 days left to apply for student loan relief! 👉 pheaa.org/slrn 👈
NEW: @marley_parish leads our coverage this morning: Pa. nurses could soon see debt relief. What to know before the application deadline penncapital-star.com/blog/pa… via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics
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Accepting Applications: PSNA Government Relations Specialist psna.org/hiring-government-r…
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😷 Thank you to every #CRNAinPA who answered the call of duty 🦸 during this pandemic & continues going above & beyond as frontline workers to care for critically ill patients both inside & out of the operating room bit.ly/3ADoTbF #CRNAWeek #militaryCRNA #COVID19
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National Commission on Racism in Nursing releases survey findings that show racism is a substantial problem in the profession. Read the full release: bit.ly/3KApKOW
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Registered Nurse @RepBridget stands up at a bipartisan event for #SafeStaffing to protect nurses and deliver better patient outcomes. @seiuhcpa @nursesofpa @panurses @PennaNurses
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Applications are NOW OPEN for the new Student Loan Relief for Nurses (SLRN) program! 📣 Qualified nurses working through the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for up to $7,500 in loan forgiveness. Learn more + apply today: PHEAA.org/SLRN. @PHEAAaid @GovernorTomWolf
Congratulations to America’s 4.3 million #nurses! For the 20th consecutive year, your expertise and commitment to care have earned the profession the #1 ranking in Gallup’s “Most Honest and Ethical Professions” poll. bit.ly/3K8miLs
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#Nurses, your voice, and experience are essential in understanding the impact of the pandemic. Please take this brief survey to help us capture the reality and share it with the world to advocate on your behalf. Survey: bit.ly/3G6r8X7
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This program is a great first step to better support PA nurses and keep them in the profession. Please spread the word to the nurses in your life! 👩‍⚕️ @PennaNurses @seiuhcpa @panurses @nursesofpa governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov…
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While voice-powered technology in patients’ rooms might sound a bit futuristic, it’s already been rolled out. Discover more about 'smart hospital rooms' here: bit.ly/3peDWEL
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