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SCNA: A New Home, A Stronger Future

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Well, here we are—halfway through 2025! What a journey…

Working as a Team to Reach a Community

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Within the Lexington South Carolina community, there is a population of people with limited access to health care…

SCNA Begins the 2025 Legislative Season

Contributing Author: Marissa Bartmess, Ph.D, RN, SCNA Commission Chair-Public Policy and Legislation We’re kicking off the 2025 legislative season with unwavering strength…

Diversity in Nursing Leadership Cohort

The Diversity in Nursing Leadership Fellowship was presented by the North Carolina Nurses Association in partnership with the South Carolina Nurses Association…

Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in

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 physical harm and emotional distress. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only.…

STIs: Antibiotic resistance and treatment challenges

Since the discovery of multidrug-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, concern has grown regarding antibiotic resistance among sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This concern is especially significant for gonorrheal infections because antibiotic resistance already exists. Understanding antibiotic…

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 feels lightheaded and anxious. She also describes her heart as “fluttering” at times. After placing leads and electrodes…

Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows gastric emptying, which promotes weight loss and offers benefits for obesity in patients with type 2…