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Bloom Where You Are Planted, Lead Where You Can

Leadership in nursing may be demonstrated in many ways and many different environments throughout one’s nursing career. There are similarities, though, that strong nurse leaders possess. Strong nurse leaders are able to constantly evolve as healthcare changes evolve. Nurse leaders…

DNA President’s Message | Thoughts on Leadership

First and foremost, my sincere thanks to Lisa Drews, RN, EdD., MSN, CNE, CNEcl, CNML and to Taryn Pariag, MSN, RN for their amazing work in pulling together so many dimensions of leadership in this issue. This is a timely…

DNA Reporter | Guest Editor | June 2025

The focus of this edition of the DNA Reporter is Nurse Leadership in the First State. I am honored to share this guest editor opportunity with Taryn Pariag, a former MSN Leadership student and Nurse Educator. This issue highlights the…

Nursing Leadership in the First State

Nurse leadership plays a critical role in driving healthcare innovations and improving health outcomes. In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering…

Returning to School as an Adult? How to Fund Tuition

Millions of Americans in the workforce are heading back to school to further their education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, college students over the age of 25 are projected to increase 11% by 2026. These adult learners…

What’s in a…Brand? The Power of Nurses™

To kick off Nurse’s Week 2025, the Delaware Nurses Association made several announcements about the future of our organization. Joined by U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives Melissa…