School Nursing’s Connection to the Community
School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education, working with students, families, medical practitioners and the educational environment to meet the health needs…
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Part 1: Emergent Closure of Face and Neck Lacerations for the Rural Provider: Pearls for an Optimal Cosmetic Outcome
Facial laceration repair in the urgent or emergent setting requires attention to both functional and cosmetic outcomes due to the face’s delicate structures and…
Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff but is…
Creating Practice Parameters for the New Mexico Nursing Community
April 8, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB178, Amendments to the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
House Bill 195 (HB0195) School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums
HB0195- School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums formally establishes pay parity for school nurses in New Mexico, aligning their compensation with teachers and granting…
Student Nurse Confirmed as Representative for WNMU Board of Regents
On March 17, 2025, Keana Richelle Huerta, a Level 2 nursing student at WNMU, appeared before the Senate Rules Committee regarding her appointment as…
New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire Nurses
Kathy Lopez-Bushnell, EdD, MSN, MPH, FNP, RN, Kathy’s journey in nursing is a story of inspiration, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others. A proud…
Part III. Building an Effective Environmental Advocacy Toolkit
In this issue of the New Mexico Nurse, the communication toolkit series continues with part III. This is the last part of this series…
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative Session
The New Mexico legislature started the new year of 2025 with a 60-day session for New Mexico. Each year, the New Mexico Nurses Association…
Reflections From Capitol Challenge: Nursing Student Day at the Capitol – November 21, 2024
One hundred sixty nursing students participated in Student Day 2024 on advocacy and the Nurse Practice Act from the following New Mexico schools: UNM-Albuquerque,…
Rachael’s Reflections: Embracing Growth, Connection, and Advocacy in Nursing
Rachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC NEA-BC As we step into a new year, I am filled with hope and determination for the future of…
Nurses Who Inspire
Lisa Patch, MSN, BA, RN, NCSNLisa Patch, MSN, BA, RN, NCSN, Lisa Patch followed a crooked road into nursing. Starting with a Bachelor’s in…
School Nursing’s Connection to the Community
School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education, working with students, families, medical practitioners and the educational environment to meet the…
Part 1: Emergent Closure of Face and Neck Lacerations for the Rural Provider: Pearls for an Optimal Cosmetic Outcome
Facial laceration repair in the urgent or emergent setting requires attention to both functional and cosmetic outcomes due to the face’s delicate…
Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff…
Creating Practice Parameters for the New Mexico Nursing Community
April 8, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB178, Amendments to the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
House Bill 195 (HB0195) School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums
HB0195- School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums formally establishes pay parity for school nurses in New Mexico, aligning their compensation with teachers…
Student Nurse Confirmed as Representative for WNMU Board of Regents
On March 17, 2025, Keana Richelle Huerta, a Level 2 nursing student at WNMU, appeared before the Senate Rules Committee regarding her…
New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire Nurses
Kathy Lopez-Bushnell, EdD, MSN, MPH, FNP, RN, Kathy’s journey in nursing is a story of inspiration, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others.…
Part III. Building an Effective Environmental Advocacy Toolkit
In this issue of the New Mexico Nurse, the communication toolkit series continues with part III. This is the last part of…
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative Session
The New Mexico legislature started the new year of 2025 with a 60-day session for New Mexico. Each year, the New Mexico…
Reflections From Capitol Challenge: Nursing Student Day at the Capitol – November 21, 2024
One hundred sixty nursing students participated in Student Day 2024 on advocacy and the Nurse Practice Act from the following New Mexico…
Rachael’s Reflections: Embracing Growth, Connection, and Advocacy in Nursing
Rachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC NEA-BC As we step into a new year, I am filled with hope and determination for the…
Nurses Who Inspire
Lisa Patch, MSN, BA, RN, NCSNLisa Patch, MSN, BA, RN, NCSN, Lisa Patch followed a crooked road into nursing. Starting with a…