Nurses' Bill of Rights
ANA has developed seven rights for RNs in the workplace, aimed at promoting quality, professional work envrionments that produce safe, effective nursing care.
View ArticleOSHA Responds to Increasing Rates of Health Care Worker Illness and Injuries
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistic reported that nonfatal illnesses and injuries for health care support workers increased 6 percent in 2010.
View Article2011 Health and Safety Survey
A 2011 survey of more than 4,600 nurses shows improvements in the prevalence of patient lifting devices and safer needles in the workplace compared to 2001, but RNs still rank the effects of stress and...
View ArticleANA Calls for Stronger Collaboration between RNs, Employers to Reduce Risks...
The American Nurses Association (ANA) calls for stronger collaboration between registered nurses (RNs) and their employers to reduce the risks of nurse fatigue for patients and nurses associated with...
View ArticleAddressing Nurse Fatigue to Promote Safety and Health: Joint Responsibilities...
ANA Position Statement - Effective Date: September 10, 2014
View ArticleNIOSH Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours
The CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched a new online training program, NIOSH Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours. ANA was involved in the...
View ArticleSubstance Use Disorder Resources
Nursing Specialty Organizations/Organizations Specializing in Addictions/Recovery
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