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Established in 1906, the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is the only full-service professional organization for the state's entire nurse population. In addition to its role to promote the essential role of the registered nurse in health care delivery, the Association serves as an advocate for quality patient care in all settings. From the halls of Frankfort and state agencies to boardrooms, hospitals and other health care facilities, the KNA is the strong voice for the nursing profession in Kentucky.
coming events
- October 13-16: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Louisville
- October 21-22: KNA Convention, Louisville, Kentucky
KNA working for you
Shaping Nursing Policy and Practice
The KNA plays a key role in shaping legislation, regulation and a host of policies and standards that affect professional nursing practice.
How You Can Make Your Voice Heard on Nursing Issues
RNs from all areas and levels of professional nursing have a place in the KNA. Join the KNA and help to raise the voice of nursing.
Workplace Assistance/Nursing Practice Issues
When RNs have questions or need guidance with a workplace or practice issue, the KNA is there to provide information and resources.
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Long List of Member Benefits
KNA members enjoy access to a list of discounts and cost saving programs available to KNA and ANA members only.
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latest news
Online Registration for the 2010 KNA Convention Now Available
Register for the 2010 KNA Convention using our online registration process. Payments are accepted by credit card through PayPal.
Federal Safe Staffing Bill Introduced
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds the introduction of federal legislation that empowers registered nurses (RNs) to drive staffing decisions in hospitals and, as a result, protect patients and improve the quality of care.
On the heels of the introduction of the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2010 (S. 3491/H.R. 5527), hundreds of registered nurses from across the country flocked to Capitol Hill last month to meet with their congressional representatives, emphasizing that insufficient nurse staffing can be a life-or-death issue for patients and that federal legislation is needed to ensure that hospitals don’t limit resources in a way that harms patient outcomes.
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