Arizona Nurses Association

Get your company in front of prescribing NPs and join the exhibit hall at the upcoming Nurse Practitioner Symposium in July 2026! Spots are filling up fast but we still have a table with your name on it. 😀

Learn more at www.aznurse.org/NPSymposium

Hey Preceptors - you may be eligible for a $1000 grant! And who doesn't love a little extra cash?

Preceptors can apply once per fiscal year (July 2025 - June 2026) so if you haven't applied recently, you may be eligible again!

Apply TODAY and share with your friends: www.aznurse.org/PreceptorGrant

Yesterday, 140+ nurses from 29 of Arizona's legislative districts (out of 30!) attended RN Advocacy Day at the Arizona capitol in Phoenix.

During this event, nurses had the chance to speak to their legislators about bills that affect the nursing profession in order to advance the nursing profession, take tours of the Senate and House buildings and sit in on committee and floor sessions.

We are so proud of all the nurses in attendance! Thank you for showing up and using your voice for the benefit of your profession and your colleagues.

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association, on being named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Health List of the world’s most influential leaders in health.

Recognized in the Titan category, Jennifer was honored for her leadership advancing policies that expand access to care, elevate nurses as essential leaders in healthcare delivery, and remove barriers that prevent nurses, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, from practicing to the full extent of their education and training. TIME also cited her work mobilizing national advocacy to protect access to nursing education and strengthen the future nursing workforce.

This recognition reflects The Power of Nurses™ to shape healthcare systems and improve health outcomes worldwide.

Read more in our press release: https://americannurs.es/time100

Meet Jean Cherry, BSN, MBA! 🎉

Jean is new to Arizona and has been a member of AzNA for a year! She's been a nurse for 30 years with experience spanning hospital, research, insurance and retail nursing. Fun fact - she took care of the first heart transplant at a North Carolina hospital!

She currently works as a consultant and a nurse writer. Her first book, "Outside the Box Nursing" was just published in November.

Jean became a nurse to help people manage their health issues and get to their highest capabilities. She says, "It has been a joy to have such amazing opportunities to grow and learn throughout my nursing career." She went back to school and graduated with her MBA at age 50!

When asked about her favorite part of being an AzNA member, she cited collaboration with other nurses and the ability to promote the nursing profession.

Welcome to Arizona, Jean! And thank you for being a member, we appreciate you! ❤️

Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, was killed in a horrifying shooting at the hands of federal law enforcement. Alex’s life mattered, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) denounces his killing and the circumstances surrounding it.

We ask all nurses to visit https://ow.ly/sGMn50Y3L57 to send a letter to your members of Congress. Let them know that nurses demand immediate action.

Full statement can also be viewed here as a PDF:http://www.aznurse.org/resource/resmgr/news_release/2026_fatal_shooting_of_alex_.pdf

Comments and responses can be directed to [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE - The 38th Annual Nurse Practitioner Symposium will take place on July 25th in Mesa, Arizona. More details to follow for attendees. Breakout speaker abstracts and exhibitor applications are now being accepted. Visit www.aznurse.org/NPsymposium for more information.

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, which continues to inspire us to move forward toward equity and equality and interact with each other with love, courage, and grace.

For the 24th consecutive year, nurses have been ranked as the most trusted profession by Gallup Poll results! Congrats to all nurses, whose dedication and care for their patients allow this profession to earn this title year after year.

Your LAST CHANCE to register for Advocacy Day is coming up! Registrations received after January 23rd can not be guaranteed legislator meetings. Don't miss out on this chance to meet your legislators and use your voice.

Register NOW at www.aznurse.org/advocacyday

AzNA and AzNPC are seeking dynamic and energetic nurse practitioners to present topics at the 2026 Nurse Practitioner Symposium on July 25, 2026!

Those accepted to speak will present for 60 minutes on Saturday, July 25th in Mesa, Arizona. Speakers will receive free registration to the event as well as an honorarium.

For more information and to submit, visit www.aznurse.org/NPSymposium.