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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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