AL Industry News

HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES DAY and WEEK!!!

Dear AALNA Member, HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES DAY and WEEK!!! As we celebrate Nurses Week, we are faced with the most difficult healthcare crisis I have witnessed in my nursing career. Beloved residents, colleagues and family members are in danger or have passed away due to this hidden monster. Known treatments, infection prevention techniques, use of … [Read more]

Professional Liability Insurance Program for AALNA Members

The AALNA Board of Directors voted in November, 2015, to work with Lockton Affinity to offer an optional professional liability insurance benefit for AALNA members. Lockton Affinity was established in 1966 and has grown to be the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm. Currently, Lockton has 64 worldwide offices, over 4950 associates, insures 27 … [Read more]

The Importance of Critical Thinking Skills Nursing

By Megan Ruesink The nursing profession tends to attract those who have natural nurturing abilities, a desire to help others and a knack for science or anatomy. But there is another important skill that successful nurses share and it’s often over-looked: the ability to think critically. Critical thinking is defined in a number of ways … [Read more]

CEAL and CGNO 2014 Annual Reports Available Now

The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL) and Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations (CGNO) have released 2014 annual reports. These reports give a detailed overview of the kinds of policy changes, recommendations, and future that these AALNA supported organizations are working toward. It is with your support that AALNA is able to provide a … [Read more]