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Collective Efforts in Advancing Indigenous Nursing through Partnership
Weaving Stronger Ties This report speaks to collaboration that is advancing the growth of Oklahoma Native American nurses. At the heart of our efforts is the Indigenous value of “Making Relatives” — a commitment to…
Oklahoma Nurses Student Association Annual Report
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
This year, the Oklahoma Nurses Student Association (ONSA) continued its focus on growth, sustainability, and outreach. The ONSA Board worked closely with the National…
Faith Community Nurses Association of Oklahoma (FCNA OK)
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
Faith community nurses are licensed, registered nurses who practice wholistic health for self, individuals and the community using nursing knowledge combined with spiritual care.…
Nursing Scholarship Advisory Committee for Health Care Workforce Training Commission
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
For the past several years I have represented ONA as a committee member of the Nursing Scholarship Advisory Committee (NSAC) with the Health Care…
Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
The Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (OACNS) is the state’s sole affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). Clinical Nurse…
State Council on Aging Annual Report August, 2025
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
Nurse Colleagues: please be aware that Oklahoma’s population of people over 65 continues to increase at an estimated 150 people each day! Oklahoma’s population…
Oklahoma Board of Nursing – Nursing Education and Nursing Practice Advisory Committee
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
October 2024 – September 2025 It is my honor to represent the Oklahoma Nurses Association on the OBN Nursing Education and Nursing Practice Advisory…
Joy in Delay
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
Leaders rarely pause to express gratitude for the delays and roadblocks that interrupt their days. Most of us have mastered the art of being…
2025 ONA Excellence in Nursing Award Recipients
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
Each year, the Oklahoma Nurses Association proudly recognizes outstanding nurses and nursing advocates whose dedication, compassion, and leadership elevate the nursing profession. This year’s…
The Growing Need for Home Health Care and the Education It Provides
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, home health care has emerged as one of the most essential and effective ways to deliver quality…
Keeping the Patient with Alpha-Gal Safe
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to non-primate mammalian meat and products that contain components derived from red meat, such as medications or skin care…
Investing in the Future: The Vital Role of APRN Preceptors in Oklahoma
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
The Critical Role of Preceptors in APRN Education Preceptors are the cornerstone of clinical education for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). These experienced clinicians…
ONA Welcomes New 2025–2027 Board Members
OK Vol. 70, No.4, Oklahoma Nurse
We are thrilled to introduce and warmly welcome the newest members of our 2025–2027 ONA Board of Directors. These dedicated professionals bring a wealth…
Guided by Ethics: Nursing Practice in the Context of Immigration Enforcement
Immigration policy in the United States (US) continues to evolve, often presenting complex challenges for both nurses and patients. In January 2025,…
ONA…A Vision for the Future
Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer “Every great dream begins with a dreamer…”These powerful words by Harriett Tubman remind us of the…
Rooted in Purpose, Rising Together
Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA PresidentWhat a year it has been! As I reflect on the past months, I am filled…
Think Your Employer’s Malpractice Insurance Has You Covered? Think Again.
Nursing professionals carry a great deal of responsibility – and with that comes potential risk. If you’re named in a lawsuit, the…
The Power of Kindness: A Bedside Nurse’s Role in Healing
In the whirlwind of hospital alarms, rapid responses, and medical procedures, it is easy to forget that healing is not just about…
Nurse Led Support Groups: A Path to Community and Healing
Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) promote the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in religious congregations and other faith-based communities. Often, these…
The Nursing Code of Ethics Dispels Medical Gaslighting
Medical gaslighting is a relatively new phrase in healthcare, and it can have profound implications on medical outcomes. According to the article,…
OK-WINs: Advancing Access Through Investment in the Advanced Practice Nursing Workforce
The Oklahoma Workforce Innovations in Nursing (OK-WINs) initiative at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing addresses one of the state’s…
Ethics at the Bedside and Beyond: Navigating the Top Challenges in Oklahoma Nursing
The ethical landscape of nursing is rapidly evolving. For nurses practicing in Oklahoma, these changes are especially salient given the state’s unique…
Power of Nurses!
Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive OfficerThis year, during the Legislative Session, we saw the Power of Nurses with the passage of HB…
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Where leadership meets the work: Lessons from my first year as a nurse leader
When I stepped into my first nursing leadership role, I thought I understood what leadership meant—to coordinate, organize, and support. Yet within months, I discovered that leadership extends far beyond management. It demands humility, courage, and the ability to hold…
Nurse-driven frailty screening
Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise lack access due to homebound status. Despite its demonstrated success, access to HBPC remains limited. This project fostered…
Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia
Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and systemic disease. For example, aspiration of oropharyngeal pathogens into the lungs can lead to pneumonia. Immobile or confined…
The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors
The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died 3 years back. Most mornings, she wakes to a home so quiet she can hear the soft humming…
Where leadership meets the work: Lessons from my first year as a nurse leader
When I stepped into my first nursing leadership role, I thought I understood what leadership meant—to coordinate, organize, and support. Yet within…
Nurse-driven frailty screening
Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise…
Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia
Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and…
The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors
The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died…
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