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Five-year update: Lessons Learned Launching a Nurse Anesthesia Program in the Midst of a Pandemic

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (SON) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Track (NAT) received initial accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) in, January 2020, and its…

Moving Forward, Together

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

A message from MNA Executive Director Barb Biedrzycki, MSN, PhD, RN, CRNP, MNAExecutive Director, MNAInfo@MarylandRN.org As we move forward into a new quarter, I…

MNA District Highlights | March 2026

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

District 7 Highlights of 2025 (Last Quarter): District 7 held a meeting on November 18th and has the next meeting scheduled for January 13th.…

President’s Message | MNA | Dec. 2025

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN Dear Maryland Nurses Association Members and Colleagues, As I conclude my two-year term as President of the Maryland…

The Value of Academic-Practice Partnerships

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE What if the true strength of nursing lies in the seamless exchange between theory and practice? As…

The Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC): Championing Nursing Education Now and for the Future

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

The Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC) is proud to announce the establishment of The Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship in support of full-time…

Nurses Belong in Every Room Where Decisions Are Made

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

2025 Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives When I stepped into the Healing Politics Campaign School, I didn’t just enter a room,…

Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Maryland’s nursing community lit up Bethesda this October: energy high, ideas bold, and purpose unmistakable. The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) proudly hosted its 122nd…

MNA District 9’s Annual Spring Dinner: A Resounding Success

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

On the evening of June 3rd, MNA District 9 held its highly anticipated annual Spring Dinner at Prime Street Grill in White Plains, Maryland.…

ANA Membership Assembly

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA), the governing and voting body of ANA consisting of almost 400 RNs convened on June 26…

Aromatherapy Compliance in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

Introduction Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common consequences of anesthesia and occur in approximately 30-80% of patients, depending on the surgical procedure and…

Navigating Isolation: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Healthcare Engagement Among Smith Island, Maryland Residents

Background Somerset County is the southernmost county in Maryland, situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean (Somerset County, 2024). Nearly…

Interview Spotlight: Bridging Local and Global Health Through Nursing Innovation

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jihane Frangieh sits down with Dr. Angela Chang Chui , a leader at the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) at…

Editorial: Global Nursing and the Power of Connection

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE In an increasingly interconnected world, nursing stands as a powerful global force. At the 2025…

MNA President’s Message | September 2025

Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN Dear Fellow Maryland Nurses, Excitement is in the air as registration remains open for our upcoming…

CRNA Mentorship Program: Inspiring Future Healthcare Professionals

The mission of the CRNA Mentorship Program is to expose, guide, and inspire high school students interested in healthcare careers by providing…

Nursing student perspectives regarding a Winterim practicum experience versus a traditional senior practicum

Introduction The senior practicum is a critical training experience for nursing students, but hospital nursing shortages impact the availability of placements. We…

The Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention

Empowering Nurses: Elevating Healthcare Bethesda Marriott, Oct 16 & 17, 2025 Registration is open Convention Registration Call for Exhibitors, Sponsors & Contributors…

2025 MNA & District Elections

It is time to start preparing for the 2025 MNA and District elections.

District 7 members at the Aberdeen Earth Day

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District 7 members at the Aberdeen Earth Day Celebration (left to right) D7 Member Alicia Waters; D7 President Sonia Galvan; D7 Director Sandy…

Unlock Your Inner Author: 7 Tips for Getting Published

Education is a core nursing value, and one effective way to educate clinicians and patients is by writing for publication. Nurses often…

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Asking “What’s the point?”: A pivotal moment in a nursing career

At some point in their careers, many nurses quietly ask themselves a difficult question: What’s the point? Asking this doesn’t signal disengagement, failure, or a lack of commitment to patients. Rather, it marks a pivotal moment of professional awareness, a…

The Five Rs

All learning involves risk-taking and a willingness to experience growth. According to Chicca and colleagues and Turner and Harder, primary components of a psychologically safe learning environment include permission to make mistakes, a supportive preceptor, orientation to the setting, and…

Virtual reality simulation in the nursing skills lab

Nursing programs should prepare students for real-life clinical experiences, but several factors influence the amount of orientation time a novice nurse receives, including cost, time constraints, familiarity with electronic health records, and the ability to provide patient-centered care and perform…

Farmworker healthcare challenges

Farmworkers face many of the same health problems that everyone faces, including poor dental health, diabetes, hypertension, weight issues, mental or behavioral health conditions, and musculoskeletal problems. In addition, depending on their home country, some workers may have been exposed…

Asking “What’s the point?”: A pivotal moment in a nursing career

At some point in their careers, many nurses quietly ask themselves a difficult question: What’s the point? Asking this doesn’t signal disengagement,…

The Five Rs

All learning involves risk-taking and a willingness to experience growth. According to Chicca and colleagues and Turner and Harder, primary components of…

Virtual reality simulation in the nursing skills lab

Nursing programs should prepare students for real-life clinical experiences, but several factors influence the amount of orientation time a novice nurse receives,…

Farmworker healthcare challenges

Farmworkers face many of the same health problems that everyone faces, including poor dental health, diabetes, hypertension, weight issues, mental or behavioral…

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