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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"We routinely call #nurses heroes... Yet, the same nurses we celebrate in times of crisis too often face violence and preventable dangers at work."
Read the full op-ed by @ANANursingWorld's President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy ⬇️ bit.ly/4zuJxZm
Take action, demand Congress pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care & Social Service Workers Act today!
✍️ bit.ly/4BL4Bw6
Nurses care. Nurses advocate. Nurses vote.
Voting looks different in each state. Figure out when polls close, if you need an ID to vote, & more at Vote.gov
➡️ vote.gov/guide-to-voting
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U.S. nurse educators, don't forget to get your “I Voted” sticker today!
Tri-Council for Nursing Urges Nurses to Vote in 2026 Midterm Elections: bit.ly/4zbsfQw
#ElectionDay
ALT Stickers with the American flag design and words "I Voted" scattered on a white surface.
Election Day is here! Share photos of your 'I Voted' and/or 'Nurses Vote' buttons with #NursesVote to show the power of nurses' voices at the ballot box.
#Midterms2026 #midtermsmatter
Election Day is tomorrow, November 3! 🗳️🧑⚕️
Understanding the language of campaigns & elections can help you make informed decisions at the ballot box. Explore our political terminology guide before heading to the polls➡️ bit.ly/4hLt0d1
Attending the Magnet & Pathway Conference®? Stop by the Policy & Government Affairs booth to get your #NursesVote button & learn about advocacy at ANA!
#MagnetPTECon #ThePowerofNurses #Nurses
In WWII, military #nurses provided lifesaving care under challenging & often dangerous conditions, while members of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps helped meet critical healthcare needs at home & abroad.
It's time to honor their service. Take action today ⬇
ana.quorum.us/campaign/b7gux…
Nurses know the importance of planning ahead. This #VoteEarlyDay, take a few minutes to make a plan to vote by checking when, where, & how you'll cast your ballot ➡ nursesvote.org/
#NursesVote #VoteEarly
"...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 ⬇
ana.quorum.us/campaign/hbcmd…
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 ⬇
ana.quorum.us/campaign/ICAN1…
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!
ana.quorum.us/campaign/gv52c…
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If you’re struggling with mental health or substance use, know you’re not alone. Both go hand in hand. This #SuicidePreventionMonth, take the first step toward healing with resources from #RecoverMe: samhsa.gov/recoverme #MyRecoveryMyJourney
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 👏👏👏
news.gallup.com/poll/700736/…
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
