Georgia Nurses Association

02/19/2026

The Abbie Deloach Foundation, a proud sponsor of the 2026 Induction Ceremony of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™. Founded in 2016, after the death of nursing student Abbie DeLoach in a 7-vehicle wreck, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation benefits organizations rewarding academic excellence, exemplary service-work, and athletic commitment. LIVE INSPIRED. Inspired by Abbie’s compassion for others and love for life, the Foundation continues the good work Abbie began.

Learn more about the Abbie DeLoach Foundation and its work at https://abbiedeloachfoundation.com/ #.

02/17/2026

Presenting Western Governors University, a loyal supporter of Georgia's nurses and a proud sponsor of the 2026 Induction Ceremony of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™. Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University is the nation’s leading nonprofit institution providing accessible high-quality education at a low cost.

Learn more about WGU at https://www.wgu.edu/lp/general/lead/thumbs-up.html?refer_id=2016434&ch=PDSRCH&msclkid=870a747821a91b341eea1decbd3c0e66.

02/17/2026

We had a great time last week at the Georgia Association for Nursing Education - GANEConference!

02/13/2026

Presenting the Abbie Deloach Foundation, a proud sponsor of the 2026 Induction Ceremony of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™. Founded in 2016, after the death of nursing student Abbie DeLoach in a 7-vehicle wreck, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation benefits organizations rewarding academic excellence, exemplary service-work, and athletic commitment. LIVE INSPIRED. Inspired by Abbie’s compassion for others and love for life, the Foundation continues the good work Abbie began.

Learn more about the Abbie DeLoach Foundation and its work at https://abbiedeloachfoundation.com/ #.

02/12/2026

The Georgia Nurses Association invites you to submit your abstract for the 2026 GNA Conference "The Future of Nursing: Courageous Transformations" in Decatur, GA, on August 20th through the 22nd. This is the ultimate event in nursing advocacy and professional development that brings together healthcare professionals, industry leaders and researchers from across the state to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in the profession.

We welcome oral presentations, posters, and panel discussions. Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work at this premier event!

Submission deadline: March 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.

Click the following link for details, including the submission forms: https://s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-network/production/files/142394/original/Call_for_abstracts_with_forms_-_2026_GNA_Conference.pdf?1770922652.

02/11/2026

Two of our top priorities this legislative session are the establishment of an alternative to discipline program and the development of safe staffing committees in hospitals.

The Georgia Nurses Association is advocating for House Bill 219, which would create professional health programs to monitor and rehabilitate impaired health care professionals, allowing them to self-report and receive peer support without the stigma of a permanent mark on their license.

02/09/2026

Sessions are live for real-time Q&A, and recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

Session 1: Understanding AI in Nursing; Session 2: Safe and Ethical AI Use in Nursing; Session 3: AI Use for Nursing Leaders; Session 4: Leading in an AI-Enabled Nursing Environment.

Visit the following link for more details https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150420-ai-readiness-for-nursing-professionals #!info.

02/06/2026

Almost sold out! General admission tickets to the 2026 Induction Ceremony of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™ on February 26th are almost sold out.

But sponsorship packages are still available!

Sponsors get admission tickets as part of their package. Become a Gold or Silver Sponsor today!

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/georgia-nursing-hall-of-fametm-2026-induction-ceremony-tickets-1980097488892?aff=oddtdtcreator.

We thank our Silver Sponsor Abbie Deloach Foundation

02/04/2026

GNF president Dr. Karen Rawls receives the ANA Mary Mahoney Award.
https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/208576-gnf-president-dr-karen-rawls-awarded-the-mary-mahoney-award

02/04/2026

GNA Immediate Past President Dr. Erica Mills receives the Ethics in Nursing Award. https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/208575-gna-immediate-past-president-dr-erica-mills-receives-the-ethics-in-nursing-award

02/02/2026

AI Readiness for Nursing Professionals - A four-session course for nurses at diverse career stages. Learn more and register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150420-ai-readiness-for-nursing-professionals #!info.

01/28/2026

The Georgia Nurses Day at the Capitol will be on March 11, 2026, from 7 AM to 2 PM. This is a free advocacy event where nurses from across the state can meet and talk to their legislators about the issues and priorities of healthcare and the Nursing profession. Join us! 2 contact hours. Register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149865-georgia-nurses-day-at-the-capitol #!info.