American Nurses Association Celebrates The Power of Nurses: Nurses Take the #1 Spot on Gallup’s Annual Poll for 23 Years Straight
The Results of Gallup’s Most Honest & Ethical Professions Poll Cites Nurses as The Nation’s Most Trusted
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SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA), the premier organization representing the nation’s more than 5 million nurses, congratulates nurses for ranking #1 in Gallup Poll’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll for the 23rd consecutive year. The American public rated nurses the highest among a host of professionals, including military officers, pharmacists, and medical doctors.
“As the president of the American Nurses Association with 29 years of experience in nursing, this is a special, yet humbling honor. Every year, the results of this poll simply amaze me. For 23 years running, the American public continues to trust nurses not only as the most honest and ethical within healthcare, but across industries and professions,” said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. “This acknowledgement is an undeniable reflection of the positive impact nurses have on the patients they diligently care for and on the health care system they support. What nurses do every day is nothing short of incredible. As the representative of the interests of nation’s more than 5 million nurses, I give my word that we will continue to vigorously advocate for meaningful policies and solutions to the issues that inhibit a healthy workplace culture and quality patient care delivery throughout 2025 and beyond.”
According to the poll, 76% of Americans rated nurses’ honesty and ethical standards as “very high” or “high.” The second highest-rated profession, Grade-school teachers, with 61% viewing them highly.
ANA will continue to advocate for, support and work on behalf of all nurses across this nation. Additionally, continuing to prioritize the education of the public about who nurses are, what they do, and how their vast knowledge and indisputable expertise touches and improves the lives of Americans everywhere.
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About American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association is the only association that represents and serves as the professional home for all registered nurses in every specialty and practice setting. We believe nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare. It is our calling to champion nurses and the causes they care about by working for improved work environments, top-notch education, smarter policies, and stronger partnerships. We advocate to amplify nurses’ roles, their voices, and their value across healthcare and in society.
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