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Delaware Nurses Association – Executive Director’s Report

Christopher E. Otto, MSN, RN, CCRN Christopher E. Otto, MSN, RN, CCRN[/caption]As a product of multiple, concurrent internal and external challenges and opportunities, the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA), like the profession, finds itself in a continuous state of evolution. When…

Delaware Nurses Association – President’s Message

Dr. Stephanie J. McClellan, DNP, MBA, RN, CMSRN, NE-BCOne year has passed since I assumed the role of President of our amazing nursing association. It has been a year full of progress, excitement, work of various magnitude, and together we…

Don’t Let Emotional Investing Cloud Your Judgement

When it comes to money, it’s easy to let your emotions get the best of you – particularly during periods of personal stress or market volatility. Even seasoned investors should guard against making financial decisions based on feelings instead of…

Guest Editor Introduction

The ideas for this edition of The DNA Reporter came from so many places I’ve been and experiences I’ve had in my own professional practice and working with the Delaware Nurses Association during the past years. Some ideas came from…

Myths and Challenges of Private Duty Nursing

Many of the myths and challenges in private duty nursing (PDN) may be due to the lack of knowledge of what PDN truly is. There are many misconceptions about PDN regarding lower pay, lack of opportunity for career advancement, a…

Rehabilitation Nursing and How it has Evolved Over the Years

What is rehabilitation nursing? It is caring for an individual with a disability, acute condition, or chronic illness and helping them reach their maximum potential and function or adapt to the new physical or neurological challenges they are facing. According…

School Nurses, Advocates for Students with Disabilities

School Nursing is a complex practice in which professional nurses care for students from young preschool age through adolescence. There are various ideas and perceptions about the school nurse role, but it is quite a unique career path for professional…

The Breadth of Caring for Those with Chronic Conditions

Many patients to whom nurses provide care have a chronic condition. These chronic conditions can arise from any organ or system in the body. They can be present since birth (e.g., cerebral palsy) or develop at any point during the…