I just wanted to take the time to thank you guys. For the past month, I've researched the ANA and paid much attention to the legislation you post here. I finally came to the realization that without activist like ya'll, nursing would really be in a mess. It's easy to criticize you, the ANA and the unions; it's hard to do what you guys do..the brainwork and the legwork. I guess I'm also apologizing for giving you guys a hard time. I was struggling with myself over my lack of activity, so the easiest thing to do was criticize those who are active. I still haven't clicked on that "join the ANA" button yet, but I've come to the realization that the ANA for dang sure isn't hurting nursing. I've not quite satisfied my concerns over my state association, but I think on a national level , the ANA does a good job. I still see a big push for the advanced-practice nursing in my state assoc; that concerns me. I know your response, "Get involved, change it, etc.". I'm still throwing that thought around in my head. Anyhow, again, I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for keeping us educated. Were it not for your hard work, those like myself wouldn't only be uneducated, we'd probably be forgotten.
