/ en Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:24:48 -0500 Tue, 23 Apr 19 13:26:07 -0500 /nursing-community-stands-united-swift-and-coordinated-action-protect-public-and-health-providers <p>As a coalition of 61 national nursing organizations, the Nursing Community stands united that the focus on responding to the Ebola Virus Disease in the United States and the devastating outbreak in West Africa must be on patient health and community protection.</p> <p>The undersigned organizations are dedicated to supporting the profession, over 3 million licensed registered nurses, in their frontline work to provide direct care and education to patients and the public regarding the Ebola Virus Disease.</p> Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:26:07 -0500 Ebola /engaging-nursing-education-community-local-response-ebola-virus <p>AONL, with the Tri-Council for Nursing, released a position statement on how to engage the nursing workforce in eradicating the Ebola virus. The global nursing workforce plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and promoting optimal health. As first responder's when health-threatening emergencies arise, nurses are always there to provide lifesaving care as the patient’s strongest advocate and protector.</p> Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:09:35 -0500 Ebola