Patricia Burke

Today, more than 140 members of Congress joined together in support of America’s nurses in a letter urging the Department of Education to recognize post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees. Read Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy’s statement: ow.ly/OvEA50XIGwW

ICN CEO @HowardCatton spoke at the International Nurses and Midwives Scientific Conference 2025, hosted by @RNMU1 in Kigali, Rwanda. 🗨️"#Nurses have immense power: the power to heal, the power to bring health and hope, the economic power to strengthen economies, and the power, as the largest health profession of 30 million, to make health for all a reality." #RNMUConference2025 #NursingLeadership #UHC

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the enduring history, diverse cultures, and profound resilience of Indigenous communities. Thank you to the Indigenous members of the NLN — your expertise & leadership are a vital part of the NLN’s ability to advance the future of nursing.

Following @UN report recognizing #nurses as #humanrights defenders, ICN President @jlcobosserrano underscores the resolution’s significance and reaffirms ICN’s commitment to advocate for #peace and support nurses in #conflict and crisis-affected regions. “#Health workers should never be a target.” Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ldS5fK

“The tides are shifting and we’re paying close attention … collectively we all believe the standards of excellence not only ensure the well-being of nurses but also drive safer patient outcomes worldwide.” -ANCC President Dr. Laura Wood #ThePowerOfNurses

We are so proud of our colleague Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, executive director of NLN CNEA, who will join the 2025 @AAN_Nursing Class of Fellows and be recognized for her substantial contributions to health and health care. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

Another inspiring #ETNA2025! Held in beautiful Budapest, hosted by Semmelweis Univ. Exploring #transculturalnursing, #planetaryhealth, #LGBTinHealth, #EqualityInCare & more. A global gathering driving inclusive, culturally responsive care. @ETNAtranNursing

The 10th International ETNA Conference is officially underway! Warm welcomes from: Dr. Zoltán Balogh, President of CHHCP, Prof. Rena Papadopoulos, President of ETNA and Elena Rousou, ETNA Vice-President Let’s celebrate a decade of transcultural nursing and innovation!#ETNA2025

“Language shapes understanding & understanding shapes systems. ICN’s new Definition of #Nursing will be important, seminal & historic to set the future direction of the nursing profession”-ICN CEO @HowardCatton launches updated Definition that ensures #nursing is visible & valued

The incomparable Dr. Beverly Malone brings her leadership message to 7000 nurses in Helsinki #ICN2025 #NursingLeadership #Helsinki #EveryoneNeedsANurse

Read a message from NINR's Director, Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, celebrating 40 years of solutions-oriented nursing research. ninr.nih.gov/newsandevents/…

ICYMI: Two nurses were among the recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal: Diane Carlson Evans, an Army nurse during the Vietnam War, and nurse-turned-legislator Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Congratulations to them and all medal recipients! bit.ly/4gZ0vVU

Exciting Announcement Alert 🔔 Save the date for the Black Angels event hosted by Hosted by the TCNS NE Chapter and Sigma Theta Tau’s Mu Upsilon Chapter on March 13th, Thursday, 2025. Click the link for more info: events.cuny.edu/cec/the-black-…

On World AIDS Day, we honor those lost to HIV/AIDS & reflect on the progress made. We must keep pushing for prevention, access to care, & an end to stigma. Did you know? HIV can alter taste and smell, affecting appetite and food choices. #WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #HIVAIDSAwareness

ICN President @PamCiprianoRN: "I am delighted to have been appointed as co-chair of @UN @UHC2030 Steering Committee. Increased investment in #primaryhealthcare and a workforce to deliver that care including #nurses are crucial for achieving #UHC goals." bit.ly/44dGEgE

ICN CEO @HowardCatton highlights the global impact of inadequate investment in #nursing workforce on @BBCworldservice Podcast. Learn more: bit.ly/4axJjnD #GlobalHealth

Free Free at Last!! Finally feeling the weight lift off my shoulders! Thanks to the #NIH #IRP Loan Repayment Program @NIH_LRP, I'm free from the burden of student loans. Grateful for the support on this journey to financial freedom! 🎓💸 #NIHLRP #StudentLoans #DebtFree

We’re proud to be part of @MediaplanetUSA’s Patient Safety & Empowerment campaign. Read @DrBevMalone's thoughts on how nursing education can work to ensure a future where quality, safe & affordable health care is accessible to everyone: bit.ly/3J28ClE #NursingEducation

On #MLKDay, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and service. As #nurses, we have a responsibility to advocate for our patients' rights and stand against discrimination. Let's honor his memory by continuing the fight for a better world 🌎

@GilmoreJNurse @CalvinMoorley Congratulations Dr Moorley! Still waiting for you to visit the US!!!