News
Program Expands Access to Nurse-Managed Care
Senator Ted Erickson’s (R-26) Senate Bill 5, Community-Based Health Care Clinics, was signed into law by Governor Corbett on May … Read more
Thank You
The PSNA Board of Directors and staff would like to thank our attendees from this week’s Nursing Awards and Summit. … Read more
RN Safe Staffing Bill
The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds the introduction of federal legislation that empowers registered nurses (RNs) to drive staffing decisions … Read more
Tavenner to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and PSNA applauded today’s vote by the Senate to confirm Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, as … Read more
Nurse Bullying Summit
PSNA will hold its annual Summit, “Bullying: Are You the Aggressor, the Bystander or the Target,” on Tuesday, May 21, … Read more
New Continuing Education: Excellence in Nursing
PSNA has added a new continuing education offering titled, “Factors Influencing Excellence in Nursing.” As nurses around the globe confront … Read more
Nurses for a Green Keystone
Click here to access the latest issue of “Nurses for a Green Keystone”, presented by the PSNA Environmental Health Committee.… Read more
Grant to Transform Health Care
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) announced that Pennsylvania will be one of only 20 states to be part of
NCLEX REVIEW FOR GRADUATING NURSES
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), the professional association representing 211,000 professional nurses in Pennsylvania, and the PSNA New to … Read more
NURSES CALL FOR ACTION ON SAFE STAFFING
Members of the association representing more than 211,000 registered nurses in Pennsylvania made the case for major legislative changes in … Read more
Summit Presents Innovative PTSD Treatment
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) today announced that it has added a speaker to its Annual Summit on Tuesday, … Read more
Your Future as a Nurse
The Pennsylvania Nursing Congress on Practice, Education, & Policy will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Central Penn College. … Read more
Action Alert: White House Petition
A White House petition was generated February 21, 2013 to “remove barriers that prevent advanced practice registered nurses from practicing … Read more
Vote: 100 Most Influential in Health Care
The American Nurses Association (ANA) encourages nurses and others who support the profession to nominate nurses for Modern Healthcare’s “100 … Read more
Scholarships Available
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), is pleased to announce … Read more
Nurse Survey
Nurses are invited to take a short online survey that will influence PSNA’s member benefits, guide our strategic plan and focus … Read more
ANA Responds to Sequester
PSNA joined the American Nurses Association (ANA) today in issuing the following statement attributable to ANA President Karen A. Daley, … Read more
Millersville Town Hall
PSNA and PSNA District 16 will host a Town Hall meeting on April 18, 2013 at Millersville University. Join us … Read more
ANA SUPPORTS NOMINATION FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
The American Nurses Association (ANA) commends the White House for its decision to nominate Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, to … Read more
Record-breaking Recoveries Related to Health Care Fraud
Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing that … Read more
NEW DIRECTORS JOIN PSNA
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), the voice for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, recently elected five new members to serve … Read more
Obama Directs CDC on Research
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be free to do research on the impact of guns on health, … Read more
ANA Chief Weighs-In on Gun Laws
It’s hard to fathom that the devastating massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, was a month ago. On one … Read more
PSNA Position: Influenza Vaccinations
As we continue to see an increase in flu cases, PSNA would like to share our position on voluntary influenza vaccination of … Read more
Vote to Raise Passing Standard for NCLEX-RN Exam
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) voted on Dec. 17, 2012, to raise the passing standard for … Read more
Apply Today!
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is seeking applications for its Care Coordination Quality Measures professional issues panel to be convened … Read more
2012 Year in Review
We invite you to take a moment to review our 2012 accomplishments. It has been a pleasure serving you!
Nurse … Read more
Role of NPs in Meeting Demand for Primary Care
Congressional Quarterly reported on the release of a National Governors’ Association’s report “The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Meeting Increasing … Read more
Patients Limited by Health Care Rejection
Harrisburg, PA, December 13, 2012 – The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is profoundly troubled by Gov. Tom Corbett’s decision … Read more
Nurses for a Green Keystone 4(4)
Click to access the latest issue of Nurses for a Green Keystone, compliments of the PSNA Environmental Health Committee. … Read more
A Call to Action from the Nation’s Nurses in the Wake of Newtown
Like the rest of the nation, America’s nurses are heartbroken as we grieve the unthinkable loss and profound tragedy that … Read more
Fiscal Cliff: What It Means for Health Care
While election season may be behind us, political bickering is far from over. In the coming weeks Congress is delegated … Read more
NCSBN Launches Nursys e-Notify
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) announces the launch of Nursys e-Notify, the national nurse licensure notification … Read more
Nurses Rank Highest
The public continues to rate registered nurses (RNs) as the most trusted profession according to this year’s Gallup survey that … Read more
“Front Line” News
Front Line is PSNA’s complimentary e-newsletter. This is your all-access pass to Association legislative updates, member highlights and a calendar … Read more
Advocating for RN Inclusion
State health insurance exchanges being developed over the next year as part of the Affordable Care Act could determine whether … Read more
PSNA Issues New CE Manual
PSNA has issued a new continuing education manual, effective by no later than January 1, 2013. The forms included with … Read more
Public Health Funding in Jeopardy
766,000 health care and related jobs could be slashed due to sequestration. Tell Congress to protect these vital jobs … Read more
Health Care Law Moves Forward
The Obama administration moved forward today to implement provisions in the health care law that would make it illegal for … Read more
Medicare Provisions Pay For Nursing Services
In a major advancement for RNs, a new Medicare rule calls for paying RNs for services intended to effectively manage … Read more
Safe Patient Handling
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has released draft Safe Patient Handling and Mobility National Standards to a broad array of … Read more
Trust Nurses on Safe Staffing
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), the professional organization representing Pennsylvania’s 209,000 registered nurses, has engaged legislators and hospital administrators … Read more
“Front Line” News
Front Line is PSNA’s complimentary e-newsletter. This is your all-access pass to Association legislative updates, member highlights and a calendar … Read more
PSNA Partners with Nurse Future
PSNA and the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP) announce their partnership with NurseFuture.com. NurseFuture.com is an innovative resource for news, … Read more
Nurses for a Green Keystone
Click to access the latest issue of Nurses for a Green Keystone, compliments of the PSNA Environmental Health Committee. … Read more
Report: 37,000 Jobs May Be Lost
A new report found up to 37,382 health care jobs could be lost in Pennsylvania by 2021 as a result … Read more
Scholarships Awarded by Nursing Foundation
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), which administers a scholarship fund on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), … Read more
PSNA Launches Learning Network
PSNA, the voice for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce a partnership with Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. (TSX-V: … Read more
PSNA Earns Reaccreditation
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is pleased to announce it achieved reaccreditation by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as … Read more
Action Coalition Appoints Executive Director
The Pennsylvania Action Coalition, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AARP, today announced that Frances Ward, … Read more
Nurses Promote Healthier Energy Choices
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) submitted a health care and public policy proposal, Nurses Role in Recognizing, Educating and … Read more
Compassion Award Open to All Nurses in PA
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) applauds excellence in nursing with its 2012 Courage, Commitment and Compassion Award. Many registered … Read more
Participants Wanted for Survey on e-Health Records
Participants are needed for a dissertation survey on “Examining the Relationship Between Electronic Health Record Interoperability and Quality Management.”
Purpose: … Read more
ANA and PSNA Laud Health Care Reform Law
The American Nurses Association (ANA) lauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including … Read more
Awards Close August 1
“Compassion for the underrepresented and underserved population in the elderly is a research area that begs for an advocate. That … Read more
Latest Issue of “Nurses for a Green Keystone”
Click to access the latest issue of Nurses for a Green Keystone, compliments of the PSNA Environmental Health Committee. This … Read more
PA Action Coalition Conference Makes Headlines
“Partnering to Transform Healthcare in Pennsylvania” was held on June 7, 2012 in Philadelphia to discuss an action-oriented blueprint for the … Read more
Raising Awareness for Veterans: The Chad F. Cope Memorial Fund
After serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Chad filled the government relations post for the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA). His … Read more
Annual 5-County Dinner, Oct 4
Join PSNA Districts 25, 1, 23, 22 and 7 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Plymouth Meeting for our annual 5-County Dinner. … Read more
Governor Signs Bill Protecting Title Nurse
On May 8, 2012 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed HB 469 and 470 into law making them Act 34 and 35 … Read more
PSNA Joins First Lady in Support of Veterans and Military Families
On April 11, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced a commitment from nurses across the country … Read more
Title Protection Nears the Governor’s Desk!
Nurse Title Protection HB 469 and 470 were passed on April 2! PSNA will keep you updated at this legislation … Read more
Draft Annex of Continuing Education Regulation
Please review the proposed changes to the Continuing Education regulations from Section 21.131-21.134. Summarized regulations are as follow: (1) Require … Read more
Safe Staffing Survey
PSNA is conducting a comprehensive review of staffing practices in Pennsylvania hospitals. This survey was created in an effort to obtain … Read more
Deadline Today: Call for Poster Abstracts
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) has issued a call for poster abstracts for the 2012 Annual Summit to be … Read more
PSNA Endorses Senator Argall for Senate District 29
Registered nurses from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association – Political Action Committee (PSNA-PAC) have endorsed State Senator David Argall, a … Read more
Legislative Day 2012
PSNA will be holding our 2012 Legislative Day on Tuesday, May 8. Join your colleagues and meet your legislators, discuss … Read more
Scholarship Information
The deadline for Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania’s Pauline Thompson Scholarship Awards has been extended to May 30, 2012. If you have … Read more
Pennsylvania Action Coalition Seeks Executive Director
Executive Director: A multi-organization health care coalition seeks an experienced program manager/executive director to coordinate statewide efforts to implement transformative … Read more
PA Nurses Respond to EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
Have you ever had to struggle for a full breath of air or witnessed or experienced an asthma attack? With … Read more
New CE Offering Available
PSNA is announcing a new Continuing Education offering that is coprovided with the Patient Safety Authority in Pennsylvania. This article … Read more
HB 469 and 470
Nurse Title Protection (HB 469 and 470) has passed the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives by a vote of 193-0. … Read more
PSNA Town Hall Meetings
PSNA has held several Town Hall meetings this Fall including Chester County Hospital and HACC-Gettysburg. Both had wonderful turnouts—with standing-room … Read more
Congratulations to the 2011 PSNA award recipients!
Congratulations to the 2011 PSNA award recipients. They include: Leadership Excellence Award, Patrick Kenny, DeSales University; PSNA District Excellence Award, … Read more
Summit Registration Open: Keynote Dr. Peter Buerhaus, RN
Dr. Peter Buerhaus Selected To Be Keynote Speaker At Annual Nursing Summit
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) … Read more
Healthlines: PA Named Future of Nursing Action Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 30, 2011
Contact: Jennifer Neidig, 717-798-8942, jenniferneidig@panurses.org
Pennsylvania Named Future of Nursing Action Coalition to … Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A bright pink fountain will flow throughout October at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month. The … Read more
Psna Town Hall Meeting: Chester County Hospital
Town Hall Meeting
Sponsored by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association | Co-sponsored by PSNA District 22
October 20, 2011
Chester County … Read more
PA’s Air Quality Sixth Worst
A new air quality study by a Pennsylvania environmental advocacy group found the commonwealth has the sixth-most smog-ridden air in … Read more
ANA President Publishes Op-Ed on Preventable Sharps Injuries
In the op-ed, “Complacency Erodes Sharps Safety Gains,” published in the August 2011 issue of Hospital Employee Health, ANA … Read more
Attn PSNA Members: Online Voting Update
This year’s elections are open. We ask that you please check your spam filter if you have not yet received … Read more
A New Resource on the History of Nursing
Announcing the launch of an exciting new website, Nursing, History and Health Care (NHHC). This unique website provides a lens … Read more
ANA Releases New Social Networking Principles
Given the pervasiveness of social media, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has released its Principles for Social Networking and the … Read more
Does Your Voice Matter?
PSNA is holding a Town Hall meeting at HACC – Gettysburg on September 29 from 6-8 pm. We are pleased … Read more
Summit 2011
PSNA is pleased to host Keynote Speaker Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dr. Peter Buerhaus, a nurse and healthcare economist, … Read more
PSNA’s Star Leadership Institute Recognized in ANA Article
Programs take aim at helping nurse managers lead Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) member Susan Kristiniak, DHA, MSN, RN, describes … Read more
Join Nurses at Wilkes University in October
Nurses will Gather to Discuss Health Impacts of Natural Gas Drilling
HARRISBURG – The PA State Nurses Association’s (PSNA) Environmental … Read more
Save the Date: September Symposium on Nursing Education
To meet nurse leaders needs — an Educational Advancement of Nursing Symposium has been added! Registration opens soon for the … Read more
Submit Today! Environmental Health Call for Posters
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) has issued a call for poster abstracts for the 2011 Environmental Health Conference, October … Read more
CDC Health Advisory
Notice to Health Care Providers — Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections in U.S. Travelers Returning from Germany.… Read more
SERVPA Volunteer Announcement
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will soon begin verifying medical credentials (if applicable) and conducting criminal history record checks on … Read more
PA Nurses Unveil
HARRISBURG | The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) unveiled its “Long White Line Campaign” in a live, State Capitol roll … Read more




