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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…
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 impact can…
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 science, it…
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 groups include…
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, Medical Gaslighting:…
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 most urgent…
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 healthcare environment,…
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 2298! While…
Fostering Collaboration Among Nurses for Optimal Health Outcomes in Oklahoma
Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA PresidentIn today’s evolving healthcare environment, collaboration among nurses is more essential than ever to improve patient outcomes across…
Oklahoma Nurses: Using our Power to Lead
Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer There is no question about the impact that nurses have on the lives of millions of people. Working…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as stroke care,…
Moving Forward, Looking Back | Leadership Column
I had an amazing experience the other morning driving to work. I try to get my daily exercise in before I go…
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Forensic Nursing
Every nurse, no matter the area of practice, will encounter a forensic patient making it important that the care of these patients…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as…
Faith Community Nursing’s Role in Mental Health
During my 25 years as a Faith Community Nurse, I have observed the connection between health and spirituality and especially appreciate the…
Nursing Ethics and Childhood Vaccination: Upholding Evidence-Based Practice in a Changing Political Climate
Vaccine hesitancy (VH), characterized by the reluctance or refusal to receive vaccinations despite their availability, poses a significant global health challenge (Henderson…
ONA | Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff…
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Nurses Association Announce New Program for Nurse Leaders
In a unique partnership with the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA), Oklahoma State University will provide advanced education in business, management and leadership…
What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability
This content is sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Nurses Service Organization. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff…
Surgical Smoke Dangers in the OR
OR nursing is a high-pressure, high-reward profession. It involves holding your patient’s hand and providing comfort as they fall into a drug-induced…
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Implementation of a discharge lounge
Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure timely care, reduces overcrowding, and improves overall patient satisfaction. However, several challenges can impede this process,…
AI and school health office communication
Research (for example, by Basch, Davis and colleagues, and others) identifies that students with access to regular physical and mental health services experience fewer absences, have improved social and emotional growth, are less likely to participate in risky behaviors, attain…
Female external urinary catheters: A nurse-led intervention
Indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs), although frequently overused according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are necessary for acute and chronic medical care. For example, the CDC notes several indications for their use, including urinary retention or obstruction,…
Naloxone education for nursing staff
In 2021, 4 years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over 75% of overdose deaths in the United States involved…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between…
CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis
Many individuals receiving hemodialysis require a central venous catheter, which places them at risk for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The Centers…
Hair For You
Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in…
Premature ventricular complexes
Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she…
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