Hawai'i - American Nurses Association

Hawai'i - American Nurses Association The official site of the Hawai'i - American Nurses Association, the professional organization of all Registered Nurses in Hawai’i.

01/23/2026

8.75 ANCC Contact Hours Presented by ANA Congratulations on starting your journey to Nurse Manager! Now what? You need to build your leadership and business skills so you can be successful in your...

For the 24th year in a row, nurses have been named the most trusted profession in America! 🏆🩺According to Gallup’s annua...
01/22/2026

For the 24th year in a row, nurses have been named the most trusted profession in America! 🏆🩺

According to Gallup’s annual poll, 75% of Americans rate nurses’ honesty and ethical standards as “very high” or “high.” This incredible milestone reflects the unwavering compassion, expertise, and integrity that nurses bring to our communities every single day.

As ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy shared, this trust is more than just an accolade—it’s a testament to the essential leadership role nurses play in healthcare and policy. We are so proud of our Hawai'i nurses for being the backbone of care in our islands! 🌺✨

Let’s keep advocating for safer workplaces and sustainable staffing to support the professionals the public trusts the most.

Today, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his steadfast commitment to justice, dignity and the power ...
01/19/2026

Today, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his steadfast commitment to justice, dignity and the power of community action.

Nurses honor the legacy of MLK daily, as we stand together to advocate for our patients and safe staffing and workplaces while providing care to all regardless of race, religion, or creed.

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Nursing is more than just clinicals—it’s about having a seat at the table! 🏛️💉We’re heading to the Capitol for Opening D...
01/15/2026

Nursing is more than just clinicals—it’s about having a seat at the table! 🏛️💉

We’re heading to the Capitol for Opening Day and we want Hawai'i NURSING STUDENTS there with us!

It’s a great day for networking, learning, and showing the strength of our nursing community.

🎁 Bonus: Earn 5 points toward your Hawaiʻi-ANA graduation cord just for showing up!

👇 Tag your study buddy who needs those extra points!

01/14/2026

Hawai’i-ANA was a proud sponsor of the 2026 Hawaiʻi State of Reform Health Policy Conference. We appreciated the opportunity to hear updates from Governor , state leadership and legislators on health policy and the future of healthcare in Hawaiʻi.  We are energized and ready for Hawaii’s 2026 legislative session!

01/09/2026

Our Plan for the Day Immediately following the conclusion of the official opening ceremonies, we will gather as a collective Hawai'i-ANA group. From our meeting point, we will walk together to...

01/07/2026

The Hawai'i-ANA 2026 Board of Directors will be reviewing the strategic plan for 2026 and holding their first board meeting on January 10, 2026, from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Please reach out to Elizabeth...

Correction on date. 2026. Apologies for the error!
12/12/2025

Correction on date. 2026. Apologies for the error!

Join us at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to make sure our leaders know NURSING ISSUES MATTER. * Wednesday, January 21, 2026 * 415 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 * Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM...

Join us at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to make sure our leaders know NURSING ISSUES MATTER. 🩺🏛️📅 Wednesday, January 21, 20...
12/12/2025

Join us at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to make sure our leaders know NURSING ISSUES MATTER. 🩺🏛️

📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
📍 415 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

⏰ Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM (Show up early to get through security)
📍 Meet-up after the ceremony to visit our legislatures united as Hawaiʻi-ANA

We're showing up for:
• Workplace violence prevention
• Safe staffing
• Recognition of nursing as professional
• Combating misinformation
• Support for the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Act
• Opposing Medicaid cuts in HR 1, the "OBBBA"

Come meet your legislators, share your story, and stand up for nurses and our patients. 💪

👕 Want to show up unified? Get your Hawaiʻi-ANA polo shirt! Link in bio to purchase. Let's make a powerful statement together!

12/12/2025

Join us at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to make sure our leaders know NURSING ISSUES MATTER. * Wednesday, January 21, 2026 * 415 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 * Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM...

This issue affects every nurse, every patient, and every community that depends on high-quality care. Make your voice he...
12/12/2025

This issue affects every nurse, every patient, and every community that depends on high-quality care. Make your voice heard!

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare in the U.S., yet the Department of Education may use 1960s-era definitions of "professional" and "graduate" degrees to determine loan limits, leading to the further erosion of the nursing workforce.

This move stems from an effort to rein in student loan debt and tuition costs as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; however, it means that post-baccalaureate nursing students would only be eligible for half the amount of federal loans as graduate medical students.

Stand up for Nurses education and our communities today. Sign ANA's petition and make your voice heard! https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

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Our History

Beginning in Sept 2017 a group of nurse leaders in Hawaii began the process of meeting requirements set forth by American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors to create a Consistuent State Nurses Association (CSNA) in Hawaii. At the time Hawaii was only 2 of 50 states without a state nurses association affiliate of ANA; the other being Alaska which to this day does not have a CSNA. Over the course of three years the nurse leaders grew ANA membership in Hawaii, connected with the nursing community via public events and online presence, surveyed the nursing community on interest of a CSNA, and proved to ANA that Hawaii was indeed committed to the establishment of a State Nurses Association. In December of 2019 the ANA Board of Directors reviewed the work of the Hawaii Leadership Team and approved of the establishment of Hawaii - American Nurses Association. On March 1, 2020 Hawaii - ANA officially launched!

Many of you may remember when ANA and Hawaii Nurses Association (HNA) were a joint group. However when American Nurses Associated made the decision to step away from joint affiliation with collective bargaining groups the American Nurses Association in Hawaii fell away. At present HNA remains but membership is only available to nurses whom work for specific HNA health systems and hospitals. Their interests are for their members and are not encompassing of all nurses in the state of Hawaii. Hence the brith of Hawaii - American Nurses Association! The professional nurses association representing all 17,000 RNs in the state of Hawaii. Our mission is to empower nurses to advocate for the improvement of the healthcare system where we live and work. Hawaii - ANA has been active in providing testimony to current state bills in this years 2020 legislation and will remain active in years to come. Our goal is to become a ANCC approver to ensure all nurses in Hawaii are able to easily obtain their continued education requirement for licensure renewal, provide networking events to strengthen the nursing community, advocate for the improvement of health care in Hawaii, and most importantly promote the profession of nursing.

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