Georgia Nurses Association

12/17/2025

Today we were honored to be at the Georgia State Capitol with the Georgia General Assembly’s Working Group on Addiction and Recovery. GNA Peer Assistance Program Executive Director Felicia Chatman, MSN, BSN, RN, (pictured on the far left) participated in a panel discussion highlighting the real challenges nurses with the disease of substance use disorder face and the opportunities to strengthen pathways to recovery and safe return to practice.

At GNA, we remain committed to ensuring that any nurse who is impaired has access to the resources, support, and advocacy needed to return to healthy practice.



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12/10/2025

🚨 Nursing Is Being Left Out — and Our Voices Are Needed 🚨

Nursing has been excluded from the U.S. Department of Education’s list of “professional degree” programs — a move that could have serious consequences for nurses and for patients’ access to care.

Under this proposal, federal loan limits for post-baccalaureate nursing students would be capped at half the level available to medical students. This threatens access to graduate nursing education, worsens faculty shortages, and jeopardizes the pipeline of advanced practice nurses our healthcare system urgently needs.

📣 Now is the time to act.

Georgia nurses: urge your legislators to contact the Department of Education and ensure that nursing is recognized as the professional degree it is.

👉 Take action now: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegree/

Thank you for using your voice to protect the future of nursing. To get more involved in advocacy efforts, visit RNAction.org.

12/02/2025

https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149638-recruitment-retention-predicting-and-hiring-for-attrition #!info

11/21/2025

🚨 Important Update for Georgia Nurses & APRN Students 🚨

The U.S. Department of Education is preparing new federal student loan caps but nursing is being left out of the higher “professional degree” category.

That means future APRNs and graduate nursing students would be limited to:
➡️ $20,500 per year
➡️ $100,000 lifetime
Meanwhile, other “professional” programs may receive:
➡️ $50,000 per year
➡️ $200,000 lifetime
This gap could make advanced nursing education harder to access and afford.

The American Nurses Association is mobilizing a national campaign to get nursing included and GNA will be involved every step of the way.

📅 A public comment period is expected in early 2026.

📣 Georgia nurses: Your voice will be needed. Stay tuned for updates from GNA.

Consider taking one, or both, of these actions right now:

Sign our Petition - Join in asking the Department of Education to include nursing in its proposed definition of ‘professional degree’ programs. https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

Share your Story – tell us how access to funding has impacted you and your nursing practice. https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/shareyourstoryeducation/

Add your name to ANA's petition for nursing to be included in the definition of 'professional degree' programs.

11/20/2025

Earlier this week at the GNA Headquarters, we had the pleasure of hosting the Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) and RN-Transition to Practice (RN-TTP) nursing residents from the VA Medical Center.

During their visit, our president, Dr. Joy L King, shared meaningful insights into what GNA is, the impact we’ve made on nursing in Georgia, and the importance of professional advocacy. The conversation was further enriched by our CEO Matt Caseman, who discussed current and past legislation affecting the nursing profession, offering valuable context on how policy shapes practice.

The nursing residents also enjoyed a tour of our Atlanta office, where they had the opportunity to explore historic nursing memorabilia and learn more about GNA’s legacy.

It was an inspiring and educational visit, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with these emerging nurse leaders.

11/05/2025

Today we’re proud to partner with the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) for our second Healthcare Workplace Violence Summit! 💙

This important event brings together healthcare leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the most effective ways to prevent and address violence against healthcare workers.

A special thank-you to GHA for your continued partnership and commitment to creating safer healthcare environments across Georgia.

11/04/2025

GNA CEO Matt Caseman recognized as one of Georgia's most influential leaders for the fourth year in a row.
https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/207224-gna-ceo-matt-caseman-recognized-as-one-of-georgia-s-most-influential-leaders

10/28/2025

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10/27/2025

This free webinar will take place this Thursday, October 30th, at 1 PM. Register today at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149394-ai-in-healthcare-what-nurses-need-to-know #!info.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many parts of healthcare, from patient care and clinical workflows to administration and education. This session will introduce you to what AI is, how it is already showing up in healthcare settings, and what it might mean for the future of nursing and beyond. We will also explore both the opportunities and challenges AI brings, along with ways you can begin preparing yourself to adapt and thrive in this new landscape. Led by AI adoption consultant and UGA faculty member, Tyler Wallace, Ph.D.

Register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149394-ai-in-healthcare-what-nurses-need-to-know #!info

10/24/2025

We are always thankful when members take a small amount of their time to attend a meeting, an association event, give their input in a survey or think tank, or simply respond to our communications. Yesterday, our loyal and long-standing partner Mutual of Omaha's amazing financial advisor Valerie Edwards and GNA had the pleasure to honor a few of our top members with a free lunch and financial seminar at Maggiano's focused on wealth building and financial wellbeing. We thank Valerie, the Mutual of Omaha Team, and last but not least, our wonderful sponsor TruStage, for helping us give back to our amazing nurses. And thank you to each one of you who attended. We truly appreciate you.

10/22/2025

Nominations for the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™ 2026 Cohort has been extended to December 1st.

The Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™ spotlights nurses who became legends because of their outstanding and exemplary dedication to provide care and advance the nursing profession in Georgia and beyond.

The inductees will join remarkable nurses from the inaugural cohort of 2022 and the cohort of 2024.

The criteria for nominees and instructions for nominating may be found at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/95578-georgia-nursing-hall-of-fame.

Go ahead and nominate a nurse today!

10/14/2025

Georgia Nurses Foundation President Wanda Jones, MSN, FNP-BC, RN inducted into the Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions Hall of Fame. President Jones’ induction is a recognition of her “dedication to, and passion for, education and health professions and its benefits to students.” https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/206876-georgia-nurses-foundation-president-wanda-jones-msn-fnp-bc-rn-inducted-into-the-coehp-hall-of-fame-