Position Statements
 
Position Statements
American Academy of Nursing Statement on Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity and Advancing Maternal Health Equity 

Supporting Evidence-Based Policies to Ensure Care Access for Pregnant People 

June 20, 2024

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American Academy of Nursing Statement on Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care 

Supporting Policies to Ensure Access for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care 

May 30, 2024

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Leading Medical Organizations Urge the Supreme Court Not to Weaken EMTALA Protections 

Safety of Pregnant Patients Must be Protected

April 24, 2024

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The American Academy of Nursing Calls for Swift Action to Support Vital Humanitarian Aid

Safety of Public Health and Health Care Workers Must be Prioritized during Israel-Hamas War

November 15, 2023

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Statement on Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention 

American Academy of Nursing Supports Policies to Reduce Firearm Violence

November 17, 2022

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Joint Statement from Maternal Health Specialists on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Organizations Representing Health Care Professionals Specializing in Maternal Care Denounce Supreme Court Decision 

June 24, 2022

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Gun Violence and Racism are Public Health Crises in America

Statement in Response to the Multiple Shooting Events

May 17, 2022

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Statement on the Leaked SCOTUS Draft Majority Opinion

The American Academy of Nursing Responds to Leaked Supreme Court Majority Opinion on Dobbs V. Jackson Women's Health Organization

May 6, 2022

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Statement on Humanitarian Aid and International Coordination

American Academy of Nursing Responds to Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

March 10, 2022

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Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care

American Academy of Nursing Joins Call to Require the Vaccine for Health Care Workers

July 26, 2021

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Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis that Must End

American Academy of Nursing Calls for Action on Gun Violence

March 23, 2021

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Anti-Asian Discrimination is a Public Health Crisis

American Academy of Nursing Condemns Rise of Anti-Asian Attacks and Discourse

March 4, 2021

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