Nurses, use your voices!

Just a friendly reminder that election day is growing near. No matter what your views or political stripes, voting is one way for nurses to make their voices heard. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing initiative, Nursing Voices, Nursing Votes, encourages RNs to make it to their polling places this November. And, if you want to learn more about the political parties' positions on healthcare, check out the article, Healthcare in the Midterms: Posturing, Not Substance on 4 Key Issues, below.

Plus, hear from nurses who are using their voices to share their wisdom, knowledge, and expertise on issues ranging from healthcare policy to professional development.

Nurses are Experts. Don't Overlook Them.

Nurse leaders share their expertise on everything from advocacy to the nursing shortage to things a new CNO should know. Find out what they have to say.

Nurses Report Gaps in Quality and Safety Competencies Based on Education

New RNs with bachelor’s degrees feel better prepared in safety and quality measures than those with ADNs. Learn more about where the gaps in knowledge are.

AACN Initiative Calls on Nurses to Vote

With midterm elections looming, the AACN is encouraging nurses to be part of the election process.

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Healthcare in the Midterms: Posturing, Not Substance on 4 Key Issues

The real healthcare issues burdening the industry are being tucked aside in posturing as Democrats and Republicans alike hide behind sound bites and scare tactics.

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Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing