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HOW HAS A NURSE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?

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A Nurse Saved Our Family Ranch

When Nurse Practitioner John Hodges opened Ralls Family Medicine in August 2022, he brought healthcare back to his hometown. See how Hodges and his clinic support fifth-generation farmer and rancher Aric Cargile, his family, and the surrounding West Texas community. Because when a community's people thrive, so does everything they've built. That's The Power of Nurses.™

With Your Voice Our Efforts Are Amplified

The American Nurses Association champions nurses as the heartbeat of healthcare. Through advocacy, education, policy and partnerships, we promote this often-unsung profession. Ensuring that nurses’ vital role, voice and value in healthcare and society are heard and recognized.
 
And we don’t do it alone. You are a crucial part of our mission. Which is why we’re asking you to share your stories. When you stand with us, our efforts are amplified. Our impact is strengthened. And our influence is fortified. Together, we elevate The Power of Nurses™.

Featured Stories

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On Sundays He Played in the NFL. During the Week, He Fought for His Life.

On Sundays, 24-year-old Rolf Benirschke played under stadium lights as the kicker for the San Diego Chargers. Monday through Saturday, in a quiet hospital room far from cheering crowds, a different reality was unfolding.

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A Nurse Who Found Purpose After Burnout

After years of fast-paced, high-pressure work in the emergency department, Cami Robinson, RN, reached a point many nurses know all too well: burnout. She loved nursing. She loved her patients. But she had hit a wall. Something had to change.

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How One Nurse’s Innovation Transforms Pediatric Care

When Josie McLaren plays with her doll, she becomes a nurse. She prepares the doll for chemotherapy, cleaning her port, ensuring she drinks water, and explaining each step. When the doll cries, Josie comforts her. She speaks gently and reassures her doll that she’s going to “kick cancer’s butt.”

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