If you are a nurse (including nurse practitioners), faculty member, educator, administrator, or midwife who worked in any role and capacity between March 2020 and December 2023, you meet the inclusion criteria and are invited to participate in a study looking at long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing and midwifery workforce. You are still eligible to participate even if you have stopped working as a nurse or midwife now but worked during that period.

Many participants have reported that completing the survey questions was therapeutic and helped them to process their experiences. All responses are anonymized, and no traceable data is collected to meet European Union data privacy standards. We estimate it will take you between 10 to 20 minutes to complete the survey. We also ask questions in free-text format, so please write as much as you like. The details in these responses to date have yielded significant insights into pandemic response implementation.

You can participate in and contribute to the survey here.  

If you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact Allison Squires at aps6@nyu.edu.

What is mindful eating? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just about chewing slowly and paying attention to flavors. It's an approach that goes beyond what's on your plate. Mindful eating is deeply rooted in being present, appreciating each sensation, and building a connection between your mind and body.

The research shows that when you eat and drink mindfully, you benefit from:

• Reduced anxiety and weight gain
• Improved emotional eating and binge eating behaviors[HH1]
• A nonjudgmental attitude towards food
• A higher diet quality and healthier snack choices
• Improved eating behaviors, such as recognizing fullness and controlling overeating

Over the course of 10 days, the goal of this challenge is to turn your relationship with food into a source of joy, nourishment, and balance. We’ll do this through simple, manageable changes that — through repetition and dedication — may someday become healthy habits.

Get ready to discover the magic of mindful portions — where each bite is a step toward a healthier, more harmonious you.

Are you ready? Sign up today!

The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights Advisory Board seeks public comment on two revised position statements.

• Nursing Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Populations
• Nurse's Role and Responsibility in Unveiling and Dismantling Systems of Oppression

The deadline for comments is February 26, 2024, at 5 pm EST. Please use this opportunity to contribute to ANA's focus on transparency and recognition of the important insights of public examination of its products and share this announcement with colleagues, students, healthcare consumers, and other stakeholders. For questions, please contact ethics@ana.org.