Georgia Nurses Association

10/14/2025

Georgia Nurses Foundation President Wanda Jones, MSN, FNP-BC, RN inducted into the Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions Hall of Fame. President Jones’ induction is a recognition of her “dedication to, and passion for, education and health professions and its benefits to students.” https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/206876-georgia-nurses-foundation-president-wanda-jones-msn-fnp-bc-rn-inducted-into-the-coehp-hall-of-fame-

10/14/2025

Last week, GNA proudly joined nurse leaders from across the country to champion advocacy and professional excellence at the Magnet Pathways Conference in Atlanta. Our President Dr. Joy King and CEO Matt Caseman spoke about the vital role of state association membership and the importance of advocacy. GNA Immediate Past President Dr. Erica Mills, was also present. She is serving as a mentor for the ANA NexGen Ambassador Program. Also representing GNA was GNA Director New Graduate Mahogany Rucker-Rogers, BSN, RN.

Together, we continue to celebrate and elevate Georgia nurses making a difference every day!

10/01/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many parts of healthcare, from patient care and clinical workflows to administration and education. This session will introduce you to what AI is, how it is already showing up in healthcare settings, and what it might mean for the future of nursing and beyond. We will also explore both the opportunities and challenges AI brings, along with ways you can begin preparing yourself to adapt and thrive in this new landscape. Led by AI adoption consultant and UGA faculty member, Tyler Wallace, Ph.D.

Register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149394-ai-in-healthcare-what-nurses-need-to-know #!info

09/30/2025

Toss a bag for a Georgia nurse! We are hosting a fundraising co****le tournament on Saturday, November 15th to support Georgia’s most trusted professionals: Nurses.

Proceeds will fund the Georgia Nurses Foundation Scholarship Program and initiatives designed to advance the profession of nursing in our state and healthcare for all.

Get a friend and sign up today!

https://co****leatl.leaguelab.com/league/92371/details

09/24/2025

The Georgia Nurses Foundation opens nominations period for the 2026 cohort of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™. The Hall of Fame recognizes nurses who have become legends for their dedication to nursing in the state of Georgia. Learn more at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/95578-georgia-nursing-hall-of-fame.

09/22/2025

Last Thursday, GNA CEO Matt Caseman had the pleasure of meeting with and hearing from Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns at the Georgia Rural Health Association Conference.

09/17/2025

08/29/2025

We are pleased to present the 2025 - 2027 GNA Board of Directors! Also elected were the new members of the Nominations Committee.

Latonya Stephens, DNP, APRN, NP-C

Christopher McCorkle, DNP, MSN, RN

Kristie Starks Ruckers, BSN, RN

Evelyn Bell, PhD, MSN, RN

The new board members and Nominations Committee members were installed on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the biennial GNA Membership Assembly at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. The installation was led by certified parliamentarian Carol Davis in the presence of a delegation of GNA members from all around the state.

08/27/2025

GNA presents new GNA-PAP Executive Director

August 27, 2025 – GNA presents new GNA-PAP Executive Director. The Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) is pleased to introduce the new executive director for the GNA Peer Assistance Program (GNA-PAP),...

08/14/2025

Closing tomorrow. Secure your seat now at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/146317-2025-gna-conference-membership-assembly-the-power-of-georgia-nurses #!info.

See you in Columbus!

08/13/2025

GNA President-Elect Dr. Joy King, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C, FAIHM delivered the keynote address at Atrium Health Navicent’s Summer Nurse Extern Graduation Ceremony on July 25 in Macon, GA. Her presentation, “Answering the Call: Purpose, Passion, and the Power of Nursing,” inspired graduates and their families as she reminded them that nursing is not just a profession—it’s a calling rooted in service, advocacy, and heart. Congratulations to all the future nurses stepping into this sacred and powerful profession. Your purpose is calling, and you are ready!