DNA is the oldest, largest, and most inclusive professional association for all of Delaware’s Nurses.
MISSION: Strengthen the Nursing Profession.
VISION: Shape the future of healthcare through innovations in nursing.
VALUES: Innovation. Belonging. Advocacy. Excellence.
Below are recent articles from DNA Reporter, the official publication of the DNA(Delaware Nurses Association).
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has gained traction in the United States over the last twenty-two years.
Specific glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are indicated as an adjunct in type 2 diabetes in combination with lifestyle modifications, with some having additional indications for their cardioprotective effects.
With the current trends in healthcare in the US, there is a growing number of immigrant communities, including people of Asian, Hispanic, and African origin.
Having the right resources and support network in place can mean the difference between a patient’s cancer treatment out-comes being optimal or subpar.
I have been a registered nurse for 31 years. My path to determining that I wanted to be a nurse was more crooked than straight, and I am grateful.
In the intricate healthcare web, the collaboration between Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is a pivotal cornerstone. Advocacy from RNs for their LPN counterparts not only fosters a supportive work environment but also elevates the nursing profession as a whole.
One of the top questions I receive as a financial advisor is, “What exactly do you do and how can you help someone like me?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, you’re not alone.
We are at a critical inflection point in nursing. A point that implores us to recognize and embrace our identities. We are human first, nurse second. Beyond that, we are also employees, students, and more. Why is this relevant to the Delaware Nurses Association?
Coaching and mentoring play a vital role in all nurses’ professional development and growth. Whether you are a seasoned nurse with years of experience or a newly graduated nurse just starting your career, the benefits of coaching and mentoring are undeniable.
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination. To address this issue, a team of nurses at a large public research university undertook a project to better understand vaccine hesitancy among college students and help nurses and providers tackle this hesitancy.
A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells the health clinic RN that during the run he had difficulty breathing and felt dizzy. The student tells the RN that over the previous 2 weeks he’s experienced increasing fatigue, persistent headaches, mild shortness of breath on exertion, occasional palpitations, and joint pain. He also reports that 6 weeks earlier, when camping in a heavily wooded area, he received a tick bite.
The growth of human trafficking increases the odds that you’ll encounter a patient who’s a victim. We can’t afford to miss any opportunity to provide aid to this vulnerable population. The average life span of a victim of trafficking is only 5 to 7 years. According to the U.S. Department of State, victims of trafficking frequently suffer serious physical abuse and neglect, experience drug overdoses, die by suicide, or are murdered. Your rapid assessment of the situation and immediate interventions can save a life.
Research shows that 7,000 to 9,000 people die annually in the United States secondary to a medication error at a cost of over $40 billion a year. Improving healthcare outcomes requires mitigation of medication error risk. Learn how a pediatric health system addressed this need for mitigation by successfully implementing the Institute for Safe Medication Practices recommendation for a five-character override when removing medication from an automated dispensing cabinet.
