2021-2023 Strategic Goals

ELEVATE THE PROFESSION OF NURSING ACROSS SECTORS

While nurses spend the most time with patients than any other care provider and are considered the most trusted professionals in America, opportunities exist to further advance the value and role of nurses across diverse practice settings and in the minds of consumers. As health care continues its transformation to a consumer-driven model, enhancing consumer awareness of and engagement with nursing will advance opportunities for nurses and the profession. To achieve this, we will

ENGAGE ALL NURSES TO ENSURE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

In 2017, ANA identified three priority audiences – Early Career, Up & Comers, and Nursing Leaders – and initiated efforts to develop targeted programs, products, and services for these segments. As the expectation and demand for personalization grows exponentially, the ANA/ANA-Illinois will continue to leverage data-driven insights to provide the most relevant programs, products, and services to deliver the greatest value to nurses throughout their careers. To do this, we will:

Identify and grown priority nurse segments. As healthcare evolves and APRNs become even more central to new models of care delivery, the ANA-Illinois will ensure that its policies, programs, and other offerings add value to this important segment of nurses.  To do this, we will:

EVOLVE THE PRACTICE OF NURSING TO TRANSFORM HEALTH & HEALTHCARE

Advance workforce priorities and improve the work environment across diverse practice settings. Nurses face challenges in their work environment, such as inadequate staffing, workplace violence, bullying, and fatigue, which negatively impact the personal health of nurses and patient outcomes. ANA-Illinois will continue to advocate for and empower nurses and organizations with resources to create healthy, productive, and effective work environments.  To do this, we will:

ANA/ANA-Illinois’ programs, positions, and Code of Ethics guide the nursing profession and educate decision-makers on nursing practices and policies. As healthcare delivery becomes increasingly complex, ANA-Illinois will continue to help nurses assume new and expanded roles in emerging areas of practice and maintain the highest standards of quality in nursing practice and the ethical obligations of the profession. To do this, we will:

Expand coverage and payments to reform healthcare. Antiquated policies and reimbursement rules restrict access to nursing services and limit innovation of new nurse-focused care delivery models. ANA-Illinois will continue advocating for equitable payment for nursing services, allowing nurses to practice at the top of their license, and equal reimbursement rates when nurses provide the same services under the same billing codes. To do this, we will:

Develop nurses to lead and innovate. As healthcare continues to transform through new consumer-driven business models, emerging technologies, and new forms of care delivery, an opportunity exists to further the role of nurses and nursing in driving innovation and leading transformative change. To do this, we will: