Below are recent articles from
ANA-Ohio News Journal, the official publication of the American Nurses Association Ohio.
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Meeting Community and Population Health Needs One Crash at a Time
Retirement is a time for nurses to: (a) relax, (b) enjoy hobbies and interests, (c) meet community and population health needs, or (d) all of the above. Although these options are not limited to retirement,…
Answering “If Not Us, Who?”
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN New calendar years bring opportunities for new beginnings, often aimed at accomplishing those personal…
Expanding the Role of Nursing in Community and Population Health
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
Editorial Yvonne Smith PhD, APRN-CNS Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC® This edition of the journal provides insights into some nursing roles in…
ANA-Ohio Annual Conference Recap: A Celebration of Innovation, Advocacy, and Professional Growth
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
The ANA-Ohio Annual Conference, held on September 19th and 20th, 2025, was a resounding success, bringing together nurses from across the state to address…
The Critical Role DNP Preparation Serves in Advancing Population Health
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
Nurses have long played vital roles in addressing the nation’s health challenges. With growing attention to health disparities, DNP programs offer preparation for nurses…
Addressing Population Health Needs with the Clinical Nurse Leader
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
Xavier University launched the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Direct Entry as Second Degree (MIDAS) in 2005 in response to the increasing need…
From Streets to Systems: A Community Health Profile through the Nursing Lens
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
The state of health in America is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn, and work.…
A Day in the Life of a School Nurse
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 4, No. 1
School nursing is my second career, but I wish it had been my first! It has allowed me the opportunity to use both my…
Create the Future
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 3, No. 4
President’s Message Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN Several years ago, while in my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the Frances…
Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 3, No. 4
Editorial This edition of the ANA-Ohio News Journal focuses on technology, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. Throughout the journal, you…
ANA-Ohio Policy Influencers Bootcamp: From Concept to Reality
ANA-Ohio News Journal, OH Vol. 3, No. 4
The question nagged at me as I lay awake one night: How can we provide nurses with the tools they need to be lifelong…
Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks
Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of…
AI and I: A Nurse’s Guide to Tech That Won’t Replace the Why
From the moment I first heard of artificial intelligence (AI), I didn’t immediately connect it to nursing or healthcare. But it quickly…
Journey to Care: Insights from Second Degree Nursing Graduates
As a graduate from a second-degree nursing program, I am a firm believer that accelerated nursing programs offer a unique opportunity for…
Report of the ANA Membership Assembly
ANA-Ohio was well represented at the 2025 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA) meeting, held in Washington, D.C., June 26 -28.…
Beyond Bedside Skills: The Educator’s Role in Cultivating a Culture of Self-Care
Introduction Nursing is a profession defined by compassion, commitment, and clinical excellence. However, beneath these virtues lies an unspoken culture that often…
Social Media in Healthcare: Opportunities and Obstacles
The increasing prevalence of social media in healthcare has significantly changed how individuals acquire and understand health-related information. Unfortunately it also becomes…
Wellness and the Environment: Caring for Oneself and the Planet
“What is good for your health is good for the planet” (Hoelscher, 2021). For nurses, this statement becomes evident through daily behaviors…
Professional Quality of Life and Self-Care in Nursing Faculty
Nursing faculty shortages restrict the number of applicants nursing schools can admit at a time when the need for registered nurses is…
A Day in the Life of Nurse Residents
As Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residents (PBRNR) employed by the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, we entered this 12-month residency program with no…
Empowering Nurses: Bridging Self-Care, Wellness, and Public Policy
Over the winter months, I was worried how new administration would impact nurses and healthcare. Years ago, my therapist advised me to…
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Youth vaping detection in primary care
The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, but Kesimer explains that electronic cigarettes contain an amount of nicotine…
NSAIDs: The difference between COX-1 and COX-2
The ubiquity of NSAIDs requires that nurses fully understand the differences among them, their indications for use, and the associated risks in patients with concomitant underlying conditions.
When a headache isn’t “just a headache”: A family’s journey through pediatric reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
My son was 7 years old when I learned a truth I wouldn’t wish on any parent: Sometimes a headache isn’t “just a headache.” Sometimes it’s the first crack in the ordinary world. One of the most difficult aspects of…
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Youth vaping detection in primary care
The risks associated with smoking electronic cigarettes (vaping), particularly for adolescents, make it a critical issue for primary healthcare providers. Marketing portrays…
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