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In 2026, the American Nurses Association (ANA) celebrates its 130th anniversary — the official Year of The Power of Nurses®. What began 130 years ago has grown into the American Nurses Enterprise — ANA, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) — built to serve nurses at every stage of their careers, across all roles and settings. As we celebrate 130 years of ANA, we look back at the Enterprise's collective impact in 2025 and ahead to what comes next. Every certification earned, every dollar invested, every policy changed, and every story told carries forward the legacy of the nurses who came before and the future-forward vision of a healthier world through The Power of Nurses.

Championing Nurses

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

In 2025,  ANA strengthened its commitment to nurses through relentless advocacy against a Department of Education proposal to exclude nursing from "professional degree" programs, sustained attention to the risks of Medicaid cuts, publication of the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses, the inaugural Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit, and expanded membership options nationwide.

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ANA Membership Tops 186,000 Nurses

More than 95% of members also belong to their Constituent and State Nurses Associations (C/SNAs), and 16 C/SNAs now offer bulk memberships, up 32% over 2024.

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Advocacy Engagement Reaches New High

ANA's petition calling on the Department of Education to keep nursing classified as a "professional degree" gathered more than 240,000 signatures.  During Hill Day, 570 nurse advocates met with 337 legislators, and nearly 2,700 nurses participated in a virtual Nurses Day of Action.

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470,000 + CNE Credits Claimed

Nurses claimed 471,141 CNE credits in 2025, backed by the newly revised Code of Ethics for Nurses and three new and revised Specialty and Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice publications.

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Download the 2026 NNW Digital Toolkit

Designed to help you celebrate nurses and elevate your engagement efforts locally, this digital toolkit is filled with customizable resources, marketing assets, guidance, activation ideas and scalable resources that are designed to drive awareness and meaningful results for your National Nurses Week campaigns.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE:

•    Guidance for pitching stories to press
•    How to create a declaration and reach local politicians
•    Social media assets
•    Customizable and printable posters, thank you cards and certificates of appreciation
•    How to advocate for lighting up a landmark near you
•    Paths to up-level local events 

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Light Up the Sky for Nurses!

Nurses Light Up the Sky is not only a beautiful way to honor nurses, it drives awareness among the general public and a wider community that can generate interest, local press stories, social sharing, and pride among nurses during National Nurses Week. 

Last year ANE illuminated 206 buildings in honor of nurses during NNW. This year we’re aiming for 250 (America's 250th Anniversary) – and you can help! If you have suggestions for buildings, landmarks, monuments and/or healthcare hubs in your state – please emails us at: NursesWeek@ana.org. 

Advancing Standards of Excellence

AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER

In 2025, ANCC advanced nursing excellence to new heights with a record 344,572 certified nurses, growth in Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® designations worldwide, the launch of the new Well-Being Excellence™ credential, and nearly 14,000 attendees from 29 countries at the Magnet & Pathway Conference®.

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Nearly 345,000 ANCC-Certified Nurses

2025 saw a record number of 344,572 ANCC-certified nurses, with 28,000+ newly certified and 45,000+ certifications renewed.

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ANCC Designations Expand Worldwide

From Magnet® recognition to Pathway to Excellence® and Well-Being Excellence™, ANCC's accreditation and credentialing programs set the standards that define healthy, high-performing workplaces for nurses.

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14,000 Attendees Gathered in Atlanta

Nearly 14,000 nurses from 29 countries came together for the Magnet & Pathway Conference®, taking part in 128 sessions and 169 poster presentations celebrating leadership, innovation, and The Power of Nurses®.

Inspiring Transformative Change

AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION

In 2025, ANF deepened its investment in nurses by expanding access to undergraduate scholarships, awarding 10 Nurse Well-Being grants to strengthen healthier work environments, funding nurse-led innovation through the Reimagining Nursing Initiative, and hosting the inaugural American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner to honor the profession's impact.

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$3.6 Million Invested in Nurse-Led Innovation

Through the Reimagining Nursing Initiative, ANF funded 35 grants and 21 scholars and fellows in 2025, supporting frontline solutions such as the CONCERN Early Warning System and ChristianaCare's nursing robotics fellowship.

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210,000+ Nurses Impacted by Well-Being Program

Built on the Stress First Aid model, ANF's Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer and Leadership Support program is now expanding into rural and long-term care settings through new mini-grants funded by the United Health Foundation.

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ANF Launches Inaugural Celebration Dinner

The inaugural American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner, benefiting ANF, honored partners advancing nursing's future, including the National CARES Mentoring Movement, the UnitedHealth Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente.

Download the Impact Report

EXPLORE THE POWER OF NURSES

For a complete view of how The Power of Nurses moved healthcare forward in the past year,  download the full 2025 Impact Report.
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ANA 130th

American Nurses Association

Proudly celebrating American Nurses Association’s (ANA) 130th anniversary, a milestone that honors more than a century of leadership, advocacy, and impact across the nursing profession. Join ANA and your State Nurses Association for the professional support you need to succeed, while playing a critical role in creating a healthcare environment where nurses can thrive. Membership has benefits including, discounts on ANCC Certification, access to travel, insurance & liability discounts, community, mentorship and more…

JOIN ANA NOW!

JOIN

American Nurses Association

Membership has Benefits 

Together, we have the power to advance the nursing profession and create a healthcare environment where nurses can thrive. Join the American Nurses Association (ANA) and your State Nurses Association for professional support and growth you won’t find anywhere else.

Benefits include: 

 

36+hours Free CNE Credits
Discounts on ANCC Certification
Access to travel, insurance & liability discounts
JOIN NOW

JOIN
American Nurses Association

Membership has Benefits 

Together, we have the power to advance the nursing profession and create a healthcare environment where nurses can thrive. Join the American Nurses Association (ANA) and your State Nurses Association for professional support and growth you won’t find anywhere else.

Benefits include: 

  • 36+hours Free CNE Credits
  • Discounts on ANCC Certification 
  • Access to travel, insurance & liability discounts 

Your Voice Matters! 

#RNAction 

The American Nurses Association (ANA) advocates for the profession and patients year-round, but nothing is more impactful than legislators hearing directly from nurses, nursing students, and healthcare advocates. Use your voice, advocate today!

Nursing IS a Professional Degree: Sign the Petition 

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