The ANAI program is a member benefit designed to grow nurses’ political competence, enhance advocacy skills, and build exposure to coalitions, political action committees, and other aspects of the legislative process. By the end of the program, cohort members will have gained the necessary skills to be effective state leaders.

What makes ANAI unique is that the program encompasses a full year, during which time it is expected that each individual participant will work on a specific project or series of activities with an assigned mentor in the state with guidance from the national American Nurses Association.

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Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025

Mission Statement

The mission of the American Nurses Advocacy Institute (ANAI) is to empower nurses with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective advocates for healthcare policies. ANAI aims to foster leadership and enhance the political competence of nurses to influence legislative and regulatory priorities within their states.

Program Benefits

• Develop enhanced advocacy skills.
• Gain exposure to and experience with coalition building, media engagement, and political action committees.
• Learn about the creation and delivery of testimony and other legislative processes.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced advocates and leaders within the ANA and C/SNA.

As an ANA-NY Member Benefit, one candidate will be selected and sponsored by ANA-NY. Click here to submit an application.

Applicants Must:

• Be a member in good standing with their state nurses association (C/SNA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA).
• Have been actively engaged with the C/SNA and /or ANA for at least one year, preferably related to policy and/or grassroots activity.
• Have demonstrated leadership either with the C/SNA and /or identified by an employer (reference)

Program Expectations:

• Attend and participate in in-person sessions held August 26-28, 2025, in Washington, DC.
• Periodic discussion calls every other month.

Key dates:

• Application due to ANA-NY: May 9, 2025
• ANAI In-Person Program: August 26-28, 2025

ANA will cover the cohort member’s flight (up to $500) and two nights' hotel.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025