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💥 Modern Impact 2025 Virtual Convention – Session 7 💥
🧠 STRESS FIRST AID
🗓 Thursday, July 17th at 5:30 PM
💻Zoom
📍 Presented by Marissa Sicley-Rogers, PsyD

Feeling the weight of the world on your shift? You’re not alone…and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.

Join us for this can’t-miss session on stress management designed for nurses, by a leading nurse mental health expert. Learn evidence-based models to support your well-being and walk away with tools you can actually use.

✨ Open to all nurses across every specialty.
📲 Register now at ctnurses.org

#CTNurses #MODERNIMPACT #CNA2025 #NurseWellbeing #StressFirstAid #NursesSupportingNurses

From high school dreamers to nursing school seniors!!! Honored to speak for the second year in a row at the @sacredheartuniversity Summer Nursing Immersion. ❤️ This program gives future nurses an early look at a career that’s not only meaningful, but truly life-changing.

Nursing has opened so many doors for me, and I’m grateful every day to be part of this profession. 🩺❤️

#CTNurses #NursingIsACalling #FutureNurses #SHUNursing #GratitudeInPractice #SacredHeartUniversity #SummerNursingImmersion #SHU #FairfieldCT #NursingSchool #NursingStudents #SHUPioneers

🧠💧 SCIENCE SAYS: HYDRATION MATTERS 💧🧠
Up to 75% of people aren’t drinking enough water, according to the National Council on Aging. Dehydration doesn’t just make you thirsty, it can impact your mood, joints, skin, sleep, and even cognitive function.

That’s why Nurse Patty and I are teaming up as accountability partners for this month’s H2O Heroes: Mission Hydration Challenge from @healthynurseusa and @americannursesofficial

So nurses, drink your water, and yes, take your bathroom breaks too. You’re a nurse, not a camel 💙

Now we want to see how YOU hydrate!
@healthynurseusa Mission Hydration challenge starts TODAY!
📸 Show us how you’re drinking water
🏷️ Tag @ctnurses to be featured

Let’s hydrate smarter, together.

#CTNurses #ANA #HealthyNurseHealthyNation
#HealthyNurse #HydrationChallenge #NurseWellness #NurseStrong #DrinkWaterFeelBetter #HNHN

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides up to $40,000 in loan repayment assistance. In exchange, you commit to two years of full or part-time service as a faculty member at an eligible health professions school.

The application deadline is Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch the recording of our application assistance webinar and review our application checklist to prepare your application.

For more information please go to https://shorturl.at/zVILD

🧷 “Medicaid pays for nurses.”
And when it gets cut?
So do jobs.
So does care.
So does your backup on the floor.

🩺 Nurses aren’t just impacted—we’re on the frontlines of the fallout.
Medicaid cuts mean hiring freezes, burnout, unsafe ratios, and more nurses walking away from the bedside.

🚨 The Senate just passed H.R.1—“The One Big Beautiful Bill”—with $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
If it passes the House, nurses will take the hit.

📣 Take 60 seconds right now.
Tell Congress: Protect nurses. Oppose Medicaid cuts.
👉 Go to ana.quorum.us/campaign/urgentMedicaid to send your message.

We care for the nation. Congress needs to care for us.

#MedicaidPaysForNurses #ProtectNurses #RNAction #CTNurses #CassInjects #ANA #NurseAdvocate #OneBigBeautifulBill

📰I was recently asked by a reporter from the @hartfordcourant to share my thoughts on the “nursing shortage.”

Here’s what I said and what I believe we need to start saying louder. 📢

Read it here:
https://www.courant.com/2025/06/28/uconn-health-changes-course/?clearUserState=true

💬 Want to bring your voice to the table?
At CNA, we’re making room for nurses who are ready to speak up, lead, and change what’s not working.

🪑 There’s a seat waiting for you:
CTNurses.org

Connecticut Nurses showed up and spoke out. 💪
CT Nurses Association proudly joined over 500 nurses from across the country in Washington, D.C. for @americannursesofficial Hill Day, meeting face-to-face with lawmakers to advocate for the future of nursing and patient care.

✅ Protecting nurses from workplace violence
✅ Reauthorizing Title VIII Nursing Workforce programs
✅ Preserving Medicaid funding
✅ Improving access to care for all

This wasn’t just a trip to the Capitol, it was a powerful reminder that when nurses unite, we drive real change. @ctnurses is proud to be part of the national voice moving healthcare forward.

#ANAHillDay #NursesAdvocate #CTNurses #ThePowerOfNurses #CNAinDC #NursesVote #HealthcarePolicy #ICANAct #SaveMedicaid #WorkplaceViolencePrevention

🇺🇸Veteran’s Health Care from 0–100
June 12, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 PM | 1 CEU | Zoom

From unmet needs to end-of-life care, this session, led by Leah Ward, DNP, A-GNP-C, ACHPN, equips nurses with the tools to better serve our veteran population. Learn how to assess veteran-specific challenges, navigate VA and community resources, and connect patients with vital support services.

📍Join us on Zoom for this essential part of CNA’s 2025 education series.
To register visit: CTNurses.org
📩 1 Continuing Education Unit included.

#CTNurses #CNA2025 #VeteranCare #ConnecticutNurses #NursingEducation #CEU #VFW #NursesAdvocate #EndOfLifeCare #VeteranSupport

🏆It’s time to recognize the nurses, teams, and organizations making a real impact right here in Connecticut.

Whether they’re leading change, elevating practice, or standing up for what’s right- it’s time to hear their story.

✨ Nominations are open through June 15th!
Nominate someone who’s shaping the future of nursing in CT. It’s up to 🫵

🔗 Link in bio to submit.

#CTNurses #DiamondJubileeAwards #NursingLeadership #CNAHonors #NurseRecognition #ConnecticutNurses #NursesLead #NursesInspire

We closed out the session, but the next ones loading
Progress doesn’t pause, and neither do we..now..
Voices like yours are needed now more than ever.

💥💥💥💥💥💥

If you’re a nurse who’s ready to do more than just hope for change….

If you’re ready to lead, speak up, and shape what’s next…

👉 We need you at the table!!!!

Join CNA. We have a seat for you.

🩺 CTNurses.org

#CTNurses #JoinCNA #NextSessionStartsNow #WPV #NurseAdvocates #CNAConnect #NursesLead #WorkforceStrong #PolicyInAction

I wanted to share this moment when @saudanwarct greeted every nurse into the Senate Chamber.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again-this was one of the best Nurses Day at the Capitol we’ve ever had.

Thank you to our legislators for welcoming us so warmly, for making us feel seen, heard, and truly valued.

These little moments meant the world—and I’ll be sharing more of them soon. Stay tuned. 💙

#NursesDay #CTNurses #NursesAtTheCapitol #CNAstrong #GratitudeInAction #NurseAdvocates #HealthcareHeroes #WeShowUp

Who’s the Nurse That Inspires YOU?
Now’s your chance to spotlight the quiet leaders, fierce advocates, and everyday heroes shaping the future of healthcare. The Connecticut Nurses Association 2025 Awards are open for nominations—but only until June 15th!

Nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond in:
• Education
• Research
• Administration
• Political Advocacy
• Practice
• Service to CNA
• …or a Lifetime of Impact

Whether they’ve mentored you, changed a policy, saved a life, or changed yours—this is how we honor them.

Tag a nurse who deserves to be recognized.
Submit a nomination today at www.CTNurses.org

#CelebrateNurses #CTNurses #NurseExcellence #NominateANurse #NursingLeadership #NurseAppreciation #NurseRecognition #NurseHeroes #CNAwards2025 #HealthcareChampions

While we gathered at the Connecticut Capitol to raise our voices, the American Nurses Association was at the White House, speaking out against devastating federal Medicaid cuts.

Through @americannursesofficial and partner advocacy, the proposed cuts were reduced from $880 billion to $620 billion, but millions still remain at risk of losing coverage. These federal decisions impact patients and nurses across every state, including here in Connecticut.

We’re proud of the work done by the Connecticut General Assembly to protect state Medicaid funding, but we know the fight isn’t over. Nurses see what these cuts really mean, and we will always advocate for our patients and our profession.

#ProtectMedicaid #ANAAction #NurseAdvocates #HealthcareForAll #NursesLeadChange #CTNurses #HealthPolicyMatters #MedicaidMatters #NursesOfInstagram

Nurses Day at the Capitol was one for the books. The energy, the unity, the momentum! I felt change in the air, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead. Thank you to everyone who showed up. It means the world to us.

When nurses come together, our collective power is impossible to ignore. Here we are, proudly standing on the House floor, where @cristinmccarthyvahey and @klaridesditria took a moment of personal privilege to recognize our incredible Connecticut Nurses, an honor that meant so much to all of us.

There’s something powerful about seeing a sea of nurses in red, standing shoulder to shoulder, advocating for our future. I’m proud to lead this incredible group, and even more excited for the change we’re creating together. Our profession deserves to be protected, elevated, and heard.

What a day! More pics to come.

Happy Nurses Month ❤️💙

With gratitude,
Cassandra Esposito- CNA President

@klaridesditria @rebeccamartinezct @staterepshake

#CTNurses #NursesLead #NursesDayAtTheCapitol #CNAConnecticut #NurseAdvocates #NursesInRed #StrongerTogether #CTNurses #PolicyInAction #NursesOfConnecticut #HealthcareChampions

Nurses Week?! Try Nurses MONTH!!

@govnedlamont made it official
May is Nurses Month in Connecticut!!!

Thank you, @staterepshake , for reading the proclamation at the Capitol!

#CTNurses #NursesMonth #NursesOfConnecticut #NurseAdvocates #CNAConnecticut #NursesLead #StrongerTogether #NursePride #CTLegislature #NursesInPolicy

Nurses Day at the Capitol was absolutely amazing 🙌🙌🙌

Our legislative breakfast sparked powerful, honest conversations, and the energy in the room was inspiring. It was a reminder of the strength of our profession when we come together with one voice. Thank you to every nurse who showed up and to the legislators who took the time to be present, listen, and answer our questions. This kind of partnership is how we move healthcare forward, together. 💪

#NursesDayAtTheCapitol #CTNurses #NurseAdvocacy #LegislativeBreakfast #NursesLead #HealthcarePolicy #TogetherWeAdvocate #SupportNurses #WorkplaceSafety #NursingStrong

Red scrubs. Bold signs. United voices.

On Nurses Day at the Capitol, we’re not just showing up…we’re showing out!!

With nurses from across Connecticut, including CT Emergency Nurses, CT APRNs, Voices of Women of Color, Pediatric Palliative Care Nurses, CT School Nurses, the Northern CT Black Nurses Association, and more- this is what collective POWER looks like.

We’re demanding safe workplaces, respect, and policies that protect all nurses.

Are you coming? Are you showing up for nurses?

TOMORROW. May 21st. 10:30am. Nathan Hale Lobby at the Capitol. Hartford.

❤️WEAR RED❤️

#CTNurses #CTNursesMonth #NursesDayAtTheCapitol #ProtectNurses #EndNurseAbuse #CaringForConnecticut #CNAstrong

We’re feeling seen💙
Thank you @rebeccamartinezct and @staterepshake for your support this @ctnurses Nurses Day at The Capitol!

Join us at the Capitol on May 21st for Nurses Day, where nurses from across Connecticut come together to be seen, heard, and be part of the process.

This is where health policy starts.
It’s your chance to connect with state leaders, see how legislation is shaped, and represent your profession with pride.

We’re asking all nurses to wear red
Let’s create a powerful visual that shows just how many of us are standing together.

8:30 AM - Legislative Breakfast
10:30 AM-2 PM - Program

Hosted by the Connecticut Nurses Association

Register on www.CTNurses.org or link in the bio

#NursesDay2025 #CTNurses #NursesMonth #PowerOfNurses #RedForNurses #NurseAdvocacy #CNAstrong #HealthPolicyStartsHere #ANA
#AmericanNursesAssociation #Connecticut
#NursesDeserveBetter #HealthPolicyStartsHere

Struggling to keep your best team members from burning out or walking out?

Join us May 15th at 5:30pm for “Lead to Retain” a power-packed session with Dr. Iva Ervin–Stanberry that dives into the 3 Cs of leadership: Clarity. Connection. Culture.

Learn how to inspire, boost morale, and create a workplace where nurses want to stay.
Let’s stop the revolving door and start leading like the future depends on it—because it does.

Let’s lead the way

Register on www.CTNurses.org

#CTNurses #NurseLeadership #CNAEvents #RetentionMatters #NurseStrong #NurseManager #HealthcareLeadership #LeadToRetain #ConnecticutNurses #NurseLife

🧑‍⚕️ It’s YOUR time to be heard.
Connecticut nurses are gathering for Nurses Day at the Capitol — will you be there?
🗳️ Meet legislators.
🤝 Network with fellow nurses.
📣 Speak up for the profession.
➡️ Register now: https://www.ctnurses.org/events-1

#CTNursesVoice #NurseAdvocacy #CTCapitolDay #CTNurses #Healthcare #NursesAtTheCapitol #NurseAdvocacy #NursesLead #ctlegislature

Today we celebrate Karen Depcrymski for her work leading to a well in this village …
https://www.calltocareuganda.org/ 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

Thank you for the gift of clean and safe drinking water! We have been suffering for long without clean and safe water in our village. One of our elders, Elau Michael, has been very sick, treating dysentery and dehydration constantly due to drinking unclean water. And, we have been having many other cases of typhoid here in the village. These sicknesses have been attacking us because we had no choice but to take water from unsafe sources. We spent a lot of money on treatment which could have helped us in buying food to change diet for feeding our families. Now we are very relieved and grateful for this wonderful gift of safe water you have given us. Our children will now be able to stay in school, and we shall be able to increase our food production from our gardens because we can spend more time on our farmland. We thank you so much and may God bless the Call to Care Uganda community and supporters abundantly!”
#nursesrock #ctnurses #notallheroeswearcapes

From advocacy to innovation, leadership to compassion, @ctnurses Dose of Gratitude dinner was a celebration of the nurses who go above and beyond. CNA honored the volunteers shaping the future of our profession with heart, vision, and impact. You are the reason change happens. Thank you for showing up, speaking up, and lifting others along the way.

#CTNurses #NursesLead #VolunteerAppreciation #DoseOfGratitude #ConnecticutNurses #CNA2025 #NurseLeadership #ForNursesByNurses

This Nurses Week, we’re celebrating a different kind of labor!

@lucindamidwife: a nurse midwife, researcher, activist, and founder of @lucindas_house has spent over 30 years fighting for safer births and better outcomes for women of color in Connecticut.

Now, we’re showing up for her and the mothers she serves.

🍼 @ctnurses hosting a virtual Baby Shower for Lucinda’s House….and you can be part of it!

🛒 Shop the Babylist now and help us fill it with the essentials moms need.

Help us support Lucinda’s house!

📲 Scan the QR code
💻 Shop the Baby list registry:
https://my.babylist.com/cassandra-esposito
📤 Share this post to help us spread the word.

Because gratitude isn’t just something we say. It’s something we give.

#ctnurses #BabyShowerWithPurpose #LucindasHouse #NurseMidwife #MaternalHealthMatters #BlackMaternalHealth #NursesWeek2025 #SupportMothers #BabylistRegistry #ConnecticutNurses #ADoseOfGratitude

🤱 You Take Care of Baby—Let Us Help Take Care of You 💙

Being pregnant or a new mom isn’t easy, and it’s okay to ask for help.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 to support new and expecting moms and their families with free, confidential emotional support.

📞 Call or Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA
🕐 Anytime, day or night
🌐 English, Spanish & 60+ languages available
💬 Support from trained counselors

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week help spread the word—no one has to face this journey alone. 💕
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

#YouAreNotAlone #MaternalMentalHealth #HRSAHotline #TLCMAMA #MMHWeek2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMoms

🌸 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: May 5–11, 2025 🌸

New mom or about to be?
You're not alone. 💙 HRSA’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is here for you 24/7.

📞 Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA
✔️ Free & confidential
✔️ Available in English & Spanish
✔️ Interpreters in 60+ languages
✔️ For moms and their loved ones

Whether you're expecting or navigating life with a newborn, trained counselors are just a call or text away. Let’s spread the word and support mental wellness for all moms. 💪👶
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

#MaternalMentalHealth #TLCMAMA #HRSA #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportForMoms #MMHWeek2025 Senator Saud Anwar State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey

Get Ready: Nurses Week is May 6, 2025 – May 12, 2025

🔥THE POWER OF NURSES🔥

You know who runs the show?
The one juggling meds, calls, families, assessments, and a full bladder, with precision and presence….

The one who catches the details no one else sees.
Who advocates, educates, charts like a machine, and still manages to crack a joke.

You lead codes. You lead teams. You lead patients through the worst days of their lives
and somehow still make them feel safe.

You’re the calm.
You’re the compass.
You’re the constant.

Nursing isn’t a calling.
It’s a career. A craft. A science. An art.
And it takes everything…and someone extraordinary…to do it well.

This Nurses Week, we’re not asking for applause.
We’re just reminding everyone:
Healthcare doesn’t work without us.

Happy Nurses Week💙
Now swipe for the deals you earned.

#CTNurses #NursesWeek2025 #NursePride #TheRealOnes #ForNursesByNurses #RNStrong #CNA #NurseAppreciation #NursingExcellence #NPsOfInstagram #BackboneOfHealthcare

Nurses, are YOU ready?
Join us on April 17th from 5:30–6:30 PM for “Ready, Set, Go!” — an empowering session on emergency preparedness in nursing led by Dr. Kathy Murphy, Ed.D, MSN, RN from Charter Oak State College.

Learn how to build and implement Go Bags to respond effectively in a crisis, reduce chaos, and prioritize patient and nurse safety.
This is a must-attend for student nurses, bedside leaders, and emergency planners alike!

Get containing education and learn with us!

Join us: register now at ctnurses.org/events-1

#NursePreparedness #NurseSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #NursingLeadership #GoBagTraining #CTNurses #ConnecticutNursesAssociation #NursingEducation #KathyMurphyRN #DisasterPreparedness #NurseLife #ProfessionalDevelopment

Nurses Day at the Capitol is coming… are you coming with us?
When nurses show up together, our voice is impossible to ignore.

May 21 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Hartford, CT
Let’s flood the Capitol in red and show them the future of our profession is bold, powerful, and driven by us.

Grab your crew. Grab your red. And let’s make this year louder than ever.

Watch the recap from last year—then clear your calendar.

Details here: https://www.ctnurses.org/events-1

#CTNurses #CTNursesDay2025 #CNAatTheCapitol #ConnecticutNurses #NursePower #RedForNurses #TheFutureIsNursing #ThePowerOfNurses

🌿 Join us for a relaxing day by the sea — filled with holistic healing + inspiration! 🌊✨
Embodied Wellness Across Traditions 2025 is your chance to reset + recharge.

🎟️ Save $20 w/ code HOLISTIC20
👉https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embodied-wellness-across-traditions-2025-ct-holistic-nursing-conference-tickets-1205121684399

#Wellness2025 #EmbodiedWellness #HolisticHealing #ByTheSea #MindBodySpirit

We’re thrilled to celebrate Connecticut Nurses Association Secretary and member Susanne Yeakel, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNML, FAONL, on being named a 2025 Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)! @aonlnurseleaders

This prestigious recognition honors Susanne’s outstanding contributions to nursing leadership and her unwavering commitment to advancing the profession.

Please join us in congratulating Susanne on this well-deserved honor, your @ctnurses family is proud of you! 🤗

#CTNurses #NurseLeader #AONLFellow #NursingLeadership #CNARecognizes #CNAproud #WomenInLeadership #NursesWhoInspire

The application period to apply for a Professional Issues Panel to develop national policy on virtual nursing practice as a care delivery modality closed at 11:59 pm ET on May 6, 2024.
The focus of the panel will be to develop principles and guidelines to implement and incorporate virtual nursing into nursing practice, irrespective of the technology used to deliver virtual nursing care.
All are welcome to apply if you have
ANA is looking for panel members with the following types of experience and interest:
Engaged in current nursing practice where virtual nursing is being used.
Experience in managing the application of virtual nursing within a health care setting.
Experience in evaluating virtual nursing as a nursing practice modality.

Learn more on nursingworld.org

As a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Senator Saud Anwar brings critical frontline healthcare expertise to his role in the Connecticut State Senate.

Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Public Health Committee, Senator Anwar is committed to addressing the rising crisis of workplace violence in healthcare and improving safety for nurses and medical professionals across the state.

He will join the Connecticut Nurses Association Speak Up, Speak Out: Workplace Violence and Nurse Safety Listening Session on April 7th, where he’ll hear directly from nurses and help bring their voices into policy conversations at the Capitol.

This event is free, virtual, and open to all nurses- no membership required.
@ctnurses
@saudanwarct

Info: https://www.ctnurses.org/events-1

#SenatorAnwar #CTNurses #SpeakUpSpeakOut #NurseAdvocacy #HealthcarePolicy #WorkplaceViolence #NursingVoicesMatter #ProtectNurses #HealthEquity #NurseLeadership #PublicHealthPolicy #ConnecticutNursesAssociation #NurseStrong #HealthcareSafety #PulmonaryCriticalCare #FrontlineVoices #NursesInPolitics #EndNurseAbuse

Photos coming in from the 2025 AONL Conference in Boston!

Our very own Immaculate Cann @immacula6 is on the ground, soaking up insights with 5,000+ nurse leaders from across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland — all gathered to shape the future of healthcare at this sold-out event.

And do we spy @ctnurses Secretary Sue Yeakel in the crowd? Hmmm… we wonder what she’s doing there.
(Spoiler alert: something BIG is coming — stay tuned!)

From keynote inspiration to national recognition, Connecticut nurses are making waves on the national stage — and we couldn’t be prouder.

At CNA, we support nurses at every stage — from student nurse to national nursing leader 💙

#AONL2025 #NurseLeadership #CTNurses #ConnecticutNurses #FutureOfNursing #NursingInnovation #CNAinBoston #HealthcareLeaders #NursingExcellence #NursePride

It starts with a NURSE! 💙
We’re proud to kick off the @ctnurses Speak Up, Speak Out: Workplace Violence and Nurse Safety Listening Sessions with @rebeccamartinezct -a nurse, legislator, and fierce advocate for healthcare workers.

With firsthand experience on the front lines, Rep. Martinez understands the reality nurses face and the urgent need to address workplace violence in healthcare. She brings that insight to the Capitol- and to this vital conversation.

She’ll join the Connecticut Nurses Association on April 1st, 3rd, and 7th to hear directly from nurses across the state.

This is our moment to be heard. Let’s speak up and shape the future of nursing.

#NurseLeadership #CTNurses #WorkplaceSafety #HealthPolicy #NursingVoicesMatter #NursesInPolitics #SpeakUpSpeakOut #ConnecticutNursesAssociation #NurseAdvocacy

Nurses are leading change, and lawmakers are here to listen!
We’re honored to announce that @staterepshake, nurse and legislator, will be joining the @ctnurses Speak Up, Speak Out: Workplace Violence and Nurse Safety Listening Sessions on April 3rd & 7th!

This is your moment to share your story, speak your truth, and help shape policies that impact nursing, healthcare, and the future of our profession.

Don’t miss this chance to be in the room where it happens. Scan the QR code for details or visit: https://www.ctnurses.org/events-1

Stay tuned—more legislative leaders are stepping up to hear directly from nurses.

#CTNurses #SpeakUpSpeakOut #NurseAdvocacy #NurseLeadership #HealthPolicy #NursesInPolitics #ConnecticutNursesAssociation #NursingVoicesMatter #NursesLeadTheWay #HealthcarePolicy #NurseStrong

Speak Up. Speak Out. Your Voice Matters.

Join @ctnurses for a free virtual townhall on Workplace Violence and Safety in Nursing.

Workplace violence is a growing crisis in healthcare, and nurses deserve to feel safe.

These free, town hall-style listening sessions offer a supportive space to share your stories, voice your concerns, and help shape solutions.

No registration required. Just show up, speak up, or listen in.

All nurses welcome- you do not need to be a CT Nurses Association member to participate.

Choose from 4 dates:
April 1, 3, 7, or 9 | 6:30–7:30 PM
*special guests tba*

Share your story anonymously or join us live to elevate best practices and support safer workplaces for nurses.

Can’t attend? Submit your comments or experiences using the link provided- scan the QR code!

❗️Help us spread the word—share widely with your nursing community❗️

Protect Nurses. Promote Safety. Take Action.

#CTNurses #NurseSafety #SpeakUpSpeakOut #ConnecticutNurses #WorkplaceViolence #SafeWorkplaces #NurseAdvocacy #NurseVoices #CNATownhall #NursingLeadership #HealthcareSafety

❗️Your Voice Matters – Protect Medicaid Now
Medicaid is a lifeline for millions—and nurses see its impact every day. Whether you’re a bedside RN, school nurse, APRN, or public health advocate, your story can drive real change.

The @ananursingworld is collecting stories from nurses to show lawmakers the true impact of Medicaid on patients and communities.

Scan that QR code and share your voice and story today!

#CTNurses #ANA #NursesAdvocate #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidMatters #NursesForChange #HealthcareAccess #NursingLeadership #ConnecticutNurses #HealthEquity #CNAStrong #NursesOfInstagram

We love seeing @ctnurses members like Anne Hulick at the table and using their voices for change! 👏👏👏

Anne, Connecticut Director of Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund, delivered a powerful message on the critical connection between climate and health at the CHPCA (Connecticut Health Professionals for Climate Action) Day at the Capitol 2025.

Her leadership is a reminder that nurses belong in EVERY space where policy, health, and justice intersect. 🤝

Join CT Nurses and use your voice to make change! 🔗 in the bio

#CTNurses #ClimateHealth #NursesForClimateAction #CleanWaterMatters #HealthcareAdvocacy #NursesAtTheCapitol #ConnecticutNurses #CHPCA2025 #HealthEquity #EnvironmentalJustice #NursesLead

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🚨 Register Now for these Virtual Events Coming Your Way! 🩺
1️⃣ Virtual Convention: Raising Awareness About Endometriosis
📅 Date: March 20th
🔍 Join us for an eye-opening session where we’ll explore the signs, symptoms, and vital resources for diagnosing and supporting those with endometriosis—empowering both patients and healthcare professionals alike!
2️⃣ Legislative Education & Advocacy Day
📅 Date: March 26th
🏛️ Step up your advocacy game and learn how to make a real difference in shaping policy that impacts nursing and healthcare. Get ready to be empowered to influence change!
3️⃣ Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy
📅 Date: March 29th
💊 Ready to tackle pharmacology like a pro? Our experts will break it down and make it EASY to understand, so you can confidently apply it in your practice.
💻 Register Now at www.CTNurses.org or scan the QR code below to reserve your spot! These virtual events are packed with knowledge and inspiration, and they’re waiting just for YOU!
#CTnurses #CTNursesEvents #NurseEmpathy #NurseAdvocacy #PharmacologyMadeEasy #CNAConvention #NursesLearningTogether

🚨 Calling all final-year nursing students! 🚨

Looking for a full-time, hands-on nursing experience this summer? @stamfordhealth is hiring Student Nurses for its Summer Employment Program as Clinical Assistants in the Float Pool Inpatient Units! 🌟

📅 Program Dates: May 30 – August 30, 2025
💰 Pay Rate: $20.35/hr
📍 Location: Stamford Hospital, Connecticut

✨ Why You Should Apply:
✅ Gain real-world experience in a hospital setting
✅ Boost your confidence with clinical skills
✅ Rotate through different nursing departments
✅ Get PAID while learning!

📌 Requirements:
🔹 Must be available for mandatory orientation (May 30 & June 2)
🔹 Work 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
🔹 Weekend requirement: 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
🔹 Heart Saver or equivalent certification required

📩 How to Apply:
Email your resume to kvalencia@stamhealth.org and include your cell phone number 📞 (you might get a call for an interview!)

🗓 Deadline: April 15, 2025—don’t wait!

Tag a nursing friend who needs this opportunity! 💉👩‍⚕️

#CTNurses #NursingStudents #NurseLife #ClinicalExperience #FutureRN #StamfordHealth #NursingJobs

🚨 70% of Workplace Assaults Happen in Healthcare—This Must Change. 🚨

Today, @ctnurses Executive Director Kim Sandor delivered powerful testimony in support of Raised S.B. No. 1451, advocating for stronger protections for home healthcare nurses and aides.

With 70% of all workplace assaults happening in healthcare, the urgency for action is clear. 63% of nurses say they would leave a job if they felt unsafe—fueling the nationwide nursing shortage. Nurses cannot care for others if they aren’t safe themselves.

✅ Does workplace violence affect you?
Have you ever felt unsafe at work? Have you considered leaving a job due to workplace violence? Drop a comment below and let your voice be heard! 👇

💪 CNA is leading the fight for change. Join us to make an impact—because nurses deserve protection, respect, and support.

📢 Become a member and be part of the movement. Visit ctnurses.org to learn more.

#CTNurses #EndNurseAbuse #NurseSafety #WorkplaceViolencePrevention #ProtectNurses #EndNurseViolence #NursesOfInstagram #ConnecticutNurses #NursingAdvocacy #CNA #SB1451 #SafeStaffing #NursingShortage #NursesDeserveBetter

📅 March Events for Connecticut Nurses – Stay Informed, Get Inspired, Take Action! 🩺✨

This month, @ctnurses is bringing you powerful opportunities to grow, connect, and advocate for nursing. Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical knowledge, get involved in legislative action, or support patients with better care, these events are designed for YOU!

💡 Upcoming Events:
🔴 Modern Impact: Raising Awareness About Endometriosis
📆 March 20 | 🕠 5:30-6:00 PM | 📍 Virtual
➡️ Learn how endometriosis impacts patients, the latest treatment insights, and how nurses can make a difference in early recognition and advocacy.

🔵 LEAD Day: Legislative Education & Advocacy Day
📆 March 26 | 🕘 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 📍 Virtual
➡️ Understand nursing policy changes, workforce issues, and how YOU can influence legislation that impacts our profession and our patients.

🟢 Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy: NCLEX Prep
📆 March 29 | 🕣 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | 📍 Virtual
➡️ Calling all nursing students and new grads! Simplify pharmacology and prep for the NCLEX with this high-yield session designed to help you succeed.

💥 Nurses are leaders, change-makers, and patient advocates—these events are here to empower you!

🔗 Register now & join us: www.ctnurses.org/events-1

📢 Tag a nurse friend who would love this! Let’s keep pushing nursing forward—together. 💪🏼

#CTNurses #ConnecticutNurses #NursingEducation #NurseLeadership #NurseAdvocacy #EndometriosisAwareness #NCLEXPrep #NursesMakeADifference #CNAEvents

💊 Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy
📅 Date: March 29th

Ready to tackle pharmacology like a pro? Our experts will break it down and make it EASY to understand, so you can confidently apply it in your practice.

💻 Register Now at www.CTNurses.org to reserve your spot! These virtual events are packed with knowledge and inspiration, and they’re waiting just for YOU!

#CTnurses #CTNursesEvents #NurseEmpathy #NurseAdvocacy #PharmacologyMadeEasy #NursesLearningTogether

CT Nurses Association Virtual Convention Series continues with….

Endometriosis Awareness: Recognize, Educate, Advocate!

🚨 It can take up to 7 years to diagnose endometriosis! 🚨 Too many patients are dismissed or misdiagnosed—let’s change that.

Join us on March 20, 2025, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Zoom) for an important discussion on recognizing the signs and symptoms, understanding the impact, and accessing educational resources to improve patient care.

✅ Earn Continuing Education Credits!
This session is especially valuable for:
🩺 School Nurses
🏥 ER/Urgent Care/Primary Care Providers
👩‍⚕️ APRNs

Let’s work together to improve early detection and support for patients.

🔗 in the bio to register

Tag a fellow nurse or provider who should be part of this conversation! 👇

#CTNurses #EndometriosisAwareness #ModernRNImpact #NursesForChange #WomensHealth #CECredits #ContinuingEducation

This past Monday, we hosted our New School Nurse Orientation at the Cromwell Marriott!

School nursing is a unique and dynamic specialty that requires independent clinical judgment, expertise in pediatric and adolescent health, and the ability to navigate the complexities of an educational setting. Our orientation provided new school nurses with essential training on their role, special education and 504 accommodations, and key resources to support them in their practice.

Attendees earned 6 contact hours for the live event and received access to four online modules covering topics like hearing and vision screenings, the role of the school nurse, and more—bringing the total nursing continuing professional development hours to 23!

School nurses play a critical role in student health, safety, and academic success—ensuring children thrive both in and out of the classroom. Interested in school nursing or expanding your expertise?

Stay connected with the Connecticut Nurses Association for upcoming events and educational opportunities! 🔗 in the bio

#CTNurses #SchoolNurse #SchoolNursing #NursingEducation #NursingCEUs #ContinuingEducation #ConnecticutNurses #NurseLife #PediatricNursing #PublicHealthNursing #NursingSpecialties #NursesOfInstagram

The past few days at the @ananursingworld Equity in Nursing Summit have been nothing short of extraordinary. This was not just another conference—it was a movement. The energy in the room, the powerful conversations, and the collective commitment to real change left me feeling inspired, challenged, and deeply motivated.

A huge congratulations to Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, and the entire team @ananursingworld for curating such a transformative experience. It was an absolute honor to be in this space, and I cannot wait to bring this momentum back to the Connecticut Nurses Association. The work doesn’t stop here—we amplify it.

And, speaking of Connecticut Nurses…proud to see @lucindamidwife and @latinasin_nursing on the stage! Two nurses here in Connecticut with so much to celebrate! Check out their important contributions to nursing.

- Cassandra Esposito, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
President
Connecticut Nurses Association

#CTNurses #ANA #EquityInNursing #WeAreTheChange #NursingLeadership

✨ 2025 Virtual Convention Series – Session 2! ✨

Join us for the next session in our 2025 Virtual Convention Series:

🧠 Cultivating Self-Empathy 🧠
Discover how self-awareness can help you manage stress, reduce exhaustion, and enhance your overall well-being.

🗓 February 20, 2025
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 PM
💻 Virtual & On-Demand Access Available
🎟 Free for CNA Members
🎉Earn 1 Contact Hour

This is the second session in our exciting series—don’t miss out!

📍 Register now at www.CTNURSES.org

#CTNurses #ModernRNImpact #CNA2025 #NursingLeadership #SelfEmpathy #NurseWellness

Bridging Gaps in Healthcare for Victims of Violence

Yesterday, Sasa Harriott, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, President & CEO of Harriott Home Health Services, joined Senator Saud Anwar for an important Facebook Live discussion on the critical gaps in care for victims of domestic and community violence.

Too often, survivors are discharged from hospitals without proper follow-up care, leaving them vulnerable to re-injury, mental health struggles, and lack of resources. This conversation highlighted the urgent need for systemic change and how nurses play a vital role in closing these gaps.

We appreciate @saudanwarct commitment to this issue and @sasa_snh leadership in advocating for better policies and patient care solutions.

Watch the full Facebook Live here:
https://shorturl.at/G93o0

Let’s keep this conversation going—how can we, as nurses, help bridge these gaps in care? Drop your thoughts below!👇

#CTNurses #NursesAdvocate #HealthcareEquity #PatientCare #NurseLeadership #ContinuumOfCare #PublicHealth #HealthcarePolicy #HomeHealthcareNurse

⭐️ CT NURSES ASSOCIATION MEMBER SPOTLIGHT⭐️

Check out this message from Kimberly Barre:
A year ago, the CNA supported my research study on the value of nursing leadership preparation for entry-level managers, looking at the wellbeing of their staff as well as vacancy and turnover rates. A big thank you to both the @ctnurses and the nurses who participated in my study! Some interesting and important insights…

@barrekd

#ctnurses #leadership #nursestudies #nurselife

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