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Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Shaping the Future of Nursing

The 2025 SCNA Annual Convention was nothing short of extraordinary. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hilton Head’s beaches, the Sonesta Resort provided the perfect blend of relaxation, inspiration, and professional growth. From cultural celebration…

Get Ready for 2026!

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Bring on 2026! Can you believe we have made…

Call for 2026 Nominations

All You Need to Know The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for member suggestions for the 2026 election. Nominations are due May 1st. In…

Pour Yourself a Glass and Settle In…

Introducing Sweet Tea & Stethoscopes: Spilling the Tea on Nursing and Beyond in South Carolina! The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is thrilled to…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF)

Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC We’re dreaming of a White Christmas! As nurses traditionally have worn…

The Power of Partnership: SCNA Organizational Affiliates Leading the Way in 2026

The strength of the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has always been rooted in its people, our passionate members, and the powerful partnerships we…

From the Hill to the Hyatt: ANA Leading the Charge in D.C.

Insiders’ Perspective on the 2025 ANA Hill Day & Membership Assembly From June 26–28, 2025, more than 500 nurses from across the country gathered…

Nursing Innovation

Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Nursing shortages, staff burnout, rising healthcare costs, and inconsistencies in innovation across organizations continue to pose challenges to…

Nursing Student Peer Mentorship for Academic Success

Abstract This study investigated the impact of a peer-to-peer mentorship program on nursing students’ academic success and well-being. Thirty-five upper-level nursing students mentored 35…

Celebrating Leadership, Community, and a Transformative Partnership Between NPHub and the South Carolina Nurses Association

New Member Benefit Atlanta, GA — NPHub, the nation’s leading platform for nurse practitioner (NP) clinical placements, is proud to announce a new partnership…

Touching History: A Journey Through the SCNA Archives

It’s not every day that you get to touch history. Recently, I had the privilege, alongside Immediate Past President Dr. Angela Dykes, to visit…

Standing Strong for Full Practice Authority in South Carolina

On September 10th and 11th, 2025, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA), in partnership with the Coalition for Access to Healthcare and…

Bridging the Generational Divide: When Healthcare Generations Become Subcultures

Joshua M. Bowers, MSN, RNThe modern healthcare workplace has become a fascinating microcosm of generational diversity, with four distinct generations working side…

Richland One School Nurses Honored with Prestigious DAISY Awards for Innovation and Impact

[Pictured Above: DAISY Award recipients Jacqueline Pitt and Suzonne Williams were recognized during a National School Nurse Day luncheon at the Lyon…

South Carolina Nurses Practitioners Lead with Excellence at AANP 2025 in San Diego

[Pictured Above: Dr. Nikki Smith receiving the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions.] San Diego, CA – June 17–22, 2025 The…

2025 SCNA Annual Reports Presented to SCNA Membership

The reports below are a summary of the activities from the last Annual Membership Meeting that took place in October 2024 to…

2025 SCNA Officer and Chapter Elections: What You Need to Know

The 2025 South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) Election is just around the corner, and we want every eligible member to have the…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF), September 2025

De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC & Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE Welcome to Fall! Although the crisp, coolness of…

Taking Another Look at Emotional Intelligence

Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Emotional intelligence was introduced many years ago, but has not captured the widespread attention given to…

SCNA Leads with The Power of Nurses™

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN Hello, Fall… The leaves should be changing, and there should be a cool…

Join Us for the 2025 Annual State Convention: Innovate, Inspire, Impact – Shaping the Future of Nursing!

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) proudly invites all nurses, nursing students, and healthcare…

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Dress for success: Wound dressing basics

Some nurses find wound dressing selection intimidating and frustrating. Businesswire estimates that more than 5,000 wound care products exist in the United States, in a myriad of shapes and sizes, each designed to address different wound characteristics and stages of…

Effective discharge education using the teach-back method

Emergency department providers frequently manage non-acute health issues, which could be more effectively addressed in other healthcare settings. This trend is evident in the staggering number of annual ED visits in the United States. To address this concern in a…

Geriatric urosepsis: Prevention and detection

Despite extensive research and updates to practice guidelines, urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain a common occurrence within long-term care (LTC) facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 20% of UTIs occur in these facilities. For most healthy…

Serotonin syndrome

A 54-year-old woman arrives at the ED with flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, and a mild fever. Her medical history includes depression, which she manages with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and recurrent migraines treated with a triptan. Two…