Georgia Nurses Association

01/26/2026

A call to action from the American Nurses Association.

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.

01/25/2026

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is deeply disturbed and saddened to learn of the death of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, in Minneapolis earlier today. We extend our condolences to Alex’s loved ones, colleagues, and the community at large.

01/20/2026

01/15/2026

Today we are excited to support Georgians For a Healthy Future as a sponsor of their annual “Healthcare Unscrambled” event.

01/09/2026

AI is already reshaping healthcare, and it will directly impact the nursing profession. With adoption moving quickly, many nurses feel like they are trying to catch up. That is why the Georgia Nurses Association, in partnership with the Georgia Center for Nursing Excellence, is launching AI Readiness for Nursing Professionals, a four-session course built for nurses at every career stage, including current and emerging leaders, educators, and frontline professionals. Learn more at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150420-ai-readiness-for-nursing-professionals #!info.

01/09/2026

Reminder. Register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149638-recruitment-retention-predicting-and-hiring-for-attrition #!info.

12/17/2025

Today we were honored to be at the Georgia State Capitol with the Georgia General Assembly’s Working Group on Addiction and Recovery. GNA Peer Assistance Program Executive Director Felicia Chatman, MSN, BSN, RN, (pictured on the far left) participated in a panel discussion highlighting the real challenges nurses with the disease of substance use disorder face and the opportunities to strengthen pathways to recovery and safe return to practice.

At GNA, we remain committed to ensuring that any nurse who is impaired has access to the resources, support, and advocacy needed to return to healthy practice.



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12/10/2025

🚨 Nursing Is Being Left Out — and Our Voices Are Needed 🚨

Nursing has been excluded from the U.S. Department of Education’s list of “professional degree” programs — a move that could have serious consequences for nurses and for patients’ access to care.

Under this proposal, federal loan limits for post-baccalaureate nursing students would be capped at half the level available to medical students. This threatens access to graduate nursing education, worsens faculty shortages, and jeopardizes the pipeline of advanced practice nurses our healthcare system urgently needs.

📣 Now is the time to act.

Georgia nurses: urge your legislators to contact the Department of Education and ensure that nursing is recognized as the professional degree it is.

👉 Take action now: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegree/

Thank you for using your voice to protect the future of nursing. To get more involved in advocacy efforts, visit RNAction.org.

12/02/2025

https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149638-recruitment-retention-predicting-and-hiring-for-attrition #!info

11/21/2025

🚨 Important Update for Georgia Nurses & APRN Students 🚨

The U.S. Department of Education is preparing new federal student loan caps but nursing is being left out of the higher “professional degree” category.

That means future APRNs and graduate nursing students would be limited to:
➡️ $20,500 per year
➡️ $100,000 lifetime
Meanwhile, other “professional” programs may receive:
➡️ $50,000 per year
➡️ $200,000 lifetime
This gap could make advanced nursing education harder to access and afford.

The American Nurses Association is mobilizing a national campaign to get nursing included and GNA will be involved every step of the way.

📅 A public comment period is expected in early 2026.

📣 Georgia nurses: Your voice will be needed. Stay tuned for updates from GNA.

Consider taking one, or both, of these actions right now:

Sign our Petition - Join in asking the Department of Education to include nursing in its proposed definition of ‘professional degree’ programs. https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

Share your Story – tell us how access to funding has impacted you and your nursing practice. https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/shareyourstoryeducation/

Add your name to ANA's petition for nursing to be included in the definition of 'professional degree' programs.

11/20/2025

Earlier this week at the GNA Headquarters, we had the pleasure of hosting the Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) and RN-Transition to Practice (RN-TTP) nursing residents from the VA Medical Center.

During their visit, our president, Dr. Joy L King, shared meaningful insights into what GNA is, the impact we’ve made on nursing in Georgia, and the importance of professional advocacy. The conversation was further enriched by our CEO Matt Caseman, who discussed current and past legislation affecting the nursing profession, offering valuable context on how policy shapes practice.

The nursing residents also enjoyed a tour of our Atlanta office, where they had the opportunity to explore historic nursing memorabilia and learn more about GNA’s legacy.

It was an inspiring and educational visit, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with these emerging nurse leaders.

11/05/2025

Today we’re proud to partner with the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) for our second Healthcare Workplace Violence Summit! 💙

This important event brings together healthcare leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the most effective ways to prevent and address violence against healthcare workers.

A special thank-you to GHA for your continued partnership and commitment to creating safer healthcare environments across Georgia.