Press Release: Texas Nurses Association Receives Funding from American Nurses Association to Advance

For Immediate Release
July 30, 2024
Contact: Darrick Nicholas
Director of Communications
Texas Nurses Association
dnicholas@texasnurses.org
512.452.0648 x 130

TNA Receives Funding from American Nurses Association to Advance Antiracism in Texas

Austin, TX —  The Texas Nurses Association (TNA) has received antiracism funding from the American Nurses Association (ANA) to explore organizational diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Earlier this spring, ANA called for a request for proposals (RFPs) to its 52 Constituent/State Nurses Associations (C/SNAs), and TNA answered the call.

TNA will have a two-pronged approach addressing racism in nursing. In the first phase of its organizational racial reckoning, TNA's recently formed DEIB Task Force will conduct critical analyses of the association's internal practices, both present day and historical. In the second phase, the task force will use data collected to develop and disseminate a statewide study that offers guidance on how to recognize and eradicate instances of racism in the nursing profession in Texas.

“Congratulations to TNA for advancing this important work in the state of Texas,” said American Nurses Association President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. “The journey towards an antiracist profession requires collaboration and dedication, and ANA is inspired by the commitment of our state organizations to establish their own strong antiracism initiatives. We are excited to see the transformative effects that lie ahead!”

TNA CEO Serena Bumpus said, “As nurses are dedicated to delivering care to anyone who needs it, we all have the responsibility to ensure that all nurses are treated fairly and have the same opportunities for advancement and inclusivity. Policies and procedures anchored in racial biases cannot be allowed to exist.”

To learn more about TNA’s efforts, visit www.texasnurses.org.

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About the Texas Nurses Association
The Texas Nurses Association (TNA) is a statewide membership-based professional association of licensed nurses. Founded in 1907, TNA is the most inclusive nursing association in Texas and the largest state nursing association in the country. Our members represent all segments of nursing practice — bedside to administration, consulting to advanced practice, and education to legislation — and all practice settings, including hospital, home and community health, public health, higher education, long-term care, school health and policy. As diverse as they are, TNA members share a common purpose: Advancing excellence in nursing. Visit www.texasnurses.org for more information.

About the American Nurses Association
### The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's more than 5 million registered nurses. ANA advances the profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org. ###