Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Director, Iowa Nurses Association I am truly humbled to serve as the Executive Director of the Iowa Nurses Association. INA represents the strength, expertise, and dedication of nurses across Iowa, and it is an…

Take fear out of the conversation. Takeaways: Black community members have low rates of advance directive completion The support of a church leader or pastor can help encourage advance care planning conversations. Nurses can make an impact through discussions in…

Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN, Chair, FNA Public Health Special Interest Group There are so many issues affecting the health of our communities today, and many federal resources to address these needs have been reduced or eliminated. As patient and…

The state of health in America is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn, and work. These conditions, known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), include economic stability, education access, the…

I began my career at Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) in January 2020, not realizing I was stepping into what would become my professional home. LCMC is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital nestled in the heart of south-central New Mexico.…

Nurses have long played vital roles in addressing the nation’s health challenges. With growing attention to health disparities, DNP programs offer preparation for nurses to advance as clinical experts, become nurse leaders, and equip them to improve population health. Graduates…

CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. These nurses serve a unique and impactful…