American Nurses Association\California

01/26/2026

The American Nurses Association\California is mourning the loss of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse and U.S. citizen who was shot and killed today in Minneapolis.

Up until his last moment, he was still a nurse. He was a man dedicated to the service of others, yet he was met with senseless violence.

Our heart hurts. This is a devastating day for our entire profession.
We stand with Alex’s family and our fellow nurses in Minneapolis. We honor Alex’s life and his commitment to care, and we demand accountability for this tragedy.
Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN -CEOANA\California

Tarver, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC- President ANA\California

ORGANIZATION OF REGISTERED NURSES Nurses Association Koehn

01/26/2026

ANA\California is closely following the situation in Minnesota, where federal agents (ICE and CBP) have essentially occupied the city. And we stand with our colleagues at MINNESOTA ORGANIZATION OF REGISTERED NURSES (MNORN)! Beyond the tragic loss of our colleague, Alex Pretti, thousands of residents are currently living in fear and under extreme surveillance.

This is unacceptable. We are a profession of advocacy. Right now, the best way to help is to support the organizations already on the ground providing food, legal aid, and protection to the community.

We recommend visiting the link below. It is a vital resource for supporting the local movement and protecting the human rights of everyone in Minnesota.

How you can help: 🔗 standwithminnesota.com

Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN Katheren Koehn American Nurses Association

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12/08/2025

New Press Release-

West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns-

12/8/2025Nurses Associations in West Coast Health Alliance States Oppose ACIP Decision on Hepatitis B Immunization The Washington State Nurses Association, Oregon Nurses Association, American Nurses Association/California, and the Hawai’i-American Nurses Association oppose the decision by the U.S....

10/01/2025

Academic Achievement Must Be Recognized.

ANA\C proudly affirms that the title 'Dr.' is a modifier that signifies the level of academic education and not a job description.

For our advanced practice nurses who have earned their doctorates—whether DNP or PhD—this title represents years of rigorous study, clinical expertise, and a commitment to advancing the profession. We stand firm in supporting the professional recognition they've earned.

Learn more by reading this article: https://lnkd.in/gaDdrjn7

Chris Tarver, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC
Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN
American Nurses Association

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09/10/2025

The nurses’ associations of Washington, Hawai’i, Oregon, and California are united in their support of the West Coast Health Alliance. Health care recommendations must be grounded in science, not partisan ideology.

Nurses are ready to work with our state leaders to protect patients from the erosion of public trust in our federal health agencies.

Bob Ferguson
Washington State Nurses Association
State Department of Health
'i - American Nurses Association
Oregon Nurses Association
Gavin Newsom

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September 9, 2025Dear Governors Ferguson, Green, Kotek, and Newsom,On behalf of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), Hawai‘i - American Nurses Association (Hawai’i-ANA), Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), and the American Nurses Association\California (ANA\C), we are grateful to see the...

08/13/2025

🔔Joint Press Release-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- State Nurses’ Associations Raise Alarm Over Reports of Potential Dismissal of USPSTF Members
Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN
Gill, DNP, APRN, RN
Tarver, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC

Statement Co-Signing States:
State Nurses Association
Idaho
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
Vermont
Nurses Association - California
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
Nurses Association
-Illinois
-OHIO
ORGANIZATION OF REGISTERED NURSES
American Nurses Association

Read Statement Here:

08/12/2025A coalition of 16 state nurses’ associations express profound concerns regarding recent reports that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is considering the removal of all current members of the non-partisan United States Preventive Services...

07/14/2025

🔔New Press Release

American Nurses Association\ California Condemns ICE Presence at Glendale Memorial Hospital

“Our nurses are dedicated to treating every patient with the utmost compassion and respect,” said ANA\C President Tarver, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC.

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July 14, 2025Sacramento, CA — The American Nurses Association\ California condemns the reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stationed in the lobby and patient care areas of Glendale Memorial Hospital while a patient receives treatment. We join community advocates and le...

06/12/2025

Joint Statement🚨

American Nurses Association - California along with other 10 state nursing organizations issued a public statement condemning lack of access to women’s health care services.

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American Nurses Association
Washington State Nurses Association
Delaware Nurses Association
Connecticut Nurses Association
Oregon Nurses Association
Colorado Nurses Association
MINNESOTA ORGANIZATION OF REGISTERED NURSES
Montana Nurses Association

Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN
Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN
Chris Tarver, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC

06/09/2025

New Statement 📢

ANA\California released a statement on the National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles County and its impact on Healthcare Providers.

ANA\California urges nurses and healthcare facilities to prepare for potential impacts
Read our Statement Here:

June 9, 2025SACRAMENTO, CA — The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\California) is closely monitoring the recent deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles County in response to the ongoing protests surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices. As tensions rise in ...

04/21/2025

🩺Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare. ANA, alongside American Nurses Enterprise, AANP, and AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, opposes any reductions or eliminations to the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, as well as the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

Urge your Representatives to support these vital programs today!

Take Action Here:

Tell Congress to act now to preserve and strengthen these vital programs.

04/21/2025

📅 Celebrate National Nurses Week & Mary Eliza Mahoney’s legacy

Join us on May 7 at 6 p.m. ET for the Mary Eliza Mahoney Lecture, “Social Justice and Ethics: Building on the Legacy of Mary Eliza Mahoney.”

This powerful virtual event brings together leading voices in nursing ethics, practice, and policy—exploring how nurses and professional organizations can be bold agents of social change.

✅ Free registration
📖 Grounded in Provision 9 of the Code of Ethics
💬 Insightful panel conversation

Let’s honor the legacy of the first Black licensed nurse in the U.S. and continue her work—together.

🔗 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03gfBL40