Defining Integrity: Elevating ANA’s Code of Ethics Into a National Brand Platform
- Dasia Spriggs
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
In a healthcare environment marked by moral complexity and shifting public trust, the American Nurses Association (ANA) sought to reaffirm the ethical foundation of the nursing profession. The annual Code of Ethics brand campaign transformed a longstanding professional standard into a dynamic, values-driven movement—reaching over 4 million nurses and nursing students through a $2 million integrated media initiative. Anchored in storytelling, education, and digital engagement, the campaign positioned ANA as both the guardian and the voice of integrity in modern nursing.
CHALLENGE
While ethics are central to nursing practice, they are often viewed as abstract rather than actionable. According to ANA, the Code of Ethics for Nurses is the profession’s definitive guide for navigating complex clinical and moral decisions. Yet awareness and accessibility lagged, especially among early-career nurses and students. The challenge was to bring the Code to life—turning it from a policy document into a visible, inspiring symbol of ethical leadership.
STRATEGY AND APPROACH
The campaign leveraged ANA’s authority and emotional resonance to build a movement grounded in trust, compassion, and professional pride.
Developed a cohesive brand narrative that connected ethical practice to real-world nursing challenges.
Produced multi-channel creative across digital, print, and continuing education platforms to drive engagement.
Promoted online learning courses, bundles, and webinars translating the Code’s provisions into everyday practice.
Directed cross-platform creative—social, email, and paid media—centered on the call to action: Read the Code.
RESULTS
$500k integrated campaign executed across paid, owned, and earned media.
Reached more than 4 million nurses and nursing students nationwide.
Elevated the Code of Ethics from an internal reference to a recognizable brand pillar of professional identity.
Strengthened ANA’s reputation as the ethical authority and moral voice of nursing.
OUTCOME
The Code of Ethics campaign redefined how ANA communicates purpose and leadership. By transforming ethics into a brand story of integrity and empowerment, the initiative strengthened connection across the nursing community—uniting professionals under shared values that continue to guide healthcare’s most trusted profession.