Georgia Nurses Association

03/05/2026

On March 4, 2026, Western Governors University (WGU) named GNA President Dr. Joy L. King as one of the 14 recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Graduate Award.

The Award recognizes graduates who are advancing healthcare access, strengthening cybersecurity and /or empowering students and communities.

Dr. King earned a WGU MBA in Healthcare Management in 2020. She currently serves patients in Macon as an experienced nurse practitioner through Devoted Health and CVS MinuteClinic. She also serves as adjunct faculty, teaching graduate nursing and healthcare finance at Georgia College & State University, and is in the 4th year of her PhD in Nursing at Georgia State University.

Congratulations to President King for this worthy recognition!

Read WGU’s press release at https://www.wgu.edu/newsroom/press-release/2026/03/distinguished-graduates-leaders-educators-and-innovators-to-watch.html.

Joy L King

03/04/2026

Presenting the Future of Nursing: Courageous Transformations' Keynote Speakers!

Register at https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150827-2026-gna-conference-the-future-of-nursing-courageous-transformations #!info

03/02/2026

On Thursday, February 26th, the Georgia Nurses Foundation inducted the 2026 cohort of the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™ at the Estate in Atlanta.

The 10 inductees are registered nurses from across the state that excelled and made a mark in the profession and their patients with their outstanding dedication to care and the nursing practice.

Present were past inductees, friends, family, and colleagues, encompassing Georgia’s nursing elite. They loved the venue, the food, and the format.

We thank our sponsors the Abbie Deloach Foundation and Western Governors University for supporting this honorable event. We enjoyed seeing you there.

The 2026 Inductees to the Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™:

Brenda C. Ulmer, MN, RN, CNOR, FAOR

Lynne P. Meadows, MSN, RN, FNASN

Elaine Jones-Connor, RN-C, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, FABQAURP

Michelle A. Nelson, PhD, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, FADLN

Georgia W. Barkers, EdD, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC

Pamela Cromer, DNP, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP

Holly S. Ervine, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CNOR, AMA CPM, FAORN

Roy L. Simpson, DNP, RN, DPNAP, FAAN, FACMI

Jennifer A. Heyer, MSN, FNP, RN

Ruth Price Hartley Mosley, RN (1886-1975)

The Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™, a program by the Georgia Nurses Foundation, recognizes exemplary nurses who have become legends for their dedication to nursing in the state of Georgia.

02/27/2026

Deadline is this coming Monday!

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.

02/20/2026

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....

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.