New Report Exposes Radical Activism and Bias of the American Nurses Association

SALT LAKE CITY, UT; March 24, 2026 – Today, medical watchdog Do No Harm released a new report entitled “Activism, Not Advocacy: The Radical Transformation of the American Nurses Association.”

The report exposes a concerning shift within the American Nurses Association (ANA) from supporting nurses’ professional growth to pushing a radical political agenda. The ANA has imbued every facet of the organization with the false idea that the nursing profession is and always has been “systemically racist.”

“The ANA’s descent into extremism is alarming and has contributed to the indoctrination of our nation’s most important frontline workers,” said Kurt Miceli, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Do No Harm. “Instead of working to train and support hardworking nurses, the ANA has dedicated time and resources to promoting the ideas of radical activists. Nursing, at its core, is a profession that seeks to serve patients with compassion and foster healing. America’s nurses should have an organization that is focused on supporting their training and development as world-class healthcare providers, not creating a training ground for foot soldiers in a political battle.”

Click here to read the report.

The report highlights:

• A brief history of the ANA and how leadership changes led to a shift from advocacy to activism.
• The escalation of political and DEI-focused messaging from 2018 to 2026.
• The ANA’s fixation on race and promotion of “systemic racism,” including the “Equity in Action” series that is billed as continuing education but is in reality woke indoctrination.
• That the ANA’s political activities significantly favor one party.
• The Practice Transition Accreditation Program standards encourage nurse residency and fellowship programs to “demonstrate how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are integrated throughout the program.”

Do No Harm explains how a small group of activists have steered the ANA away from its original mission. The report urges nurses to reclaim their organization and profession from radicals.

Do No Harm, established in April 2022, has rapidly gained recognition and made significant strides in its mission to safeguard healthcare from ideological threats. It has over 50,000 members, including doctors, nurses, physicians, and concerned citizens across all 50 states and 14 countries.