National Nursing Advocacy Efforts

Working collaboratively to strengthen nursing leadership, healthcare policy, and patient outcomes.

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Advocacy Through Education, Collaboration, and Leadership

ACNA supports initiatives that strengthen nursing practice, advance professional education, improve patient outcomes, and elevate the role of nurses within healthcare policy discussions.

Current Areas of Focus

  • Professional Practice Recognition

    Supporting the advancement and recognition of cannabis nursing as a specialty area of practice.

  • Nursing Education Advancement

    Promoting educational opportunities and evidence-based learning for healthcare professionals.

  • Patient Safety & Public Health

    Encouraging informed, patient-centered approaches that prioritize safety, education, and quality care.

  • Research & Evidence-Based Practice

    Supporting the development and dissemination of scientific research that advances clinical knowledge and nursing practice.

National Nursing Advocacy Efforts

ACNA recognizes the value of collaboration with organizations and initiatives that advance nursing leadership and healthcare outcomes.

  • ANA Activities

    Monitoring and sharing relevant initiatives, advocacy efforts, and professional developments from the broader nursing community.

  • Washington State Initiatives

    Highlighting state-level efforts that contribute to professional practice advancement, healthcare policy discussions, and nursing leadership.

  • Policy Proposals

    Providing educational information regarding proposed legislation, healthcare initiatives, and policy developments relevant to nurses and patients.

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Strengthening Our Collective Impact

Meaningful change occurs when nurses, educators, researchers, healthcare leaders, and professional organizations work together to improve healthcare outcomes and advance the nursing profession.