IA Vol. 9, No.4 Archives

News Journal Archives

A Message from the Past President

Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPast President, Iowa Nurses Association As we enter this new chapter for the Iowa Nurses Association, I am grateful for the opportunity to share a few reflections with you during this important transition…

AI Meets Empathy: How Nurses Balance Tech and Touch

In 2025, nurses remain the backbone of patient advocacy, ensuring each individual’s needs and rights are respected. As healthcare systems evolve to address new challenges—technological advancements, shifting patient expectations, and persistent quality gaps—advocacy has never been more crucial. Enter artificial…

INA President’s Message | Dec. 2025

Dear Iowa Nurses Association Members, Dawn M. Bowker,PhD, ARNP-BC, RN, CNEPresident, Iowa Nurses Association It has been an honor to serve as President-Elect and work alongside President Greg Opseth over the past two years. I want to extend my heartfelt…

Nursing education, AI, and best practices

Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images and detect diseases. It also has the potential for misuse, especially within academia. To ensure AI’s proper use…

Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks

Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of this transformative technology to address the most pressing clinical challenges while navigating the risks associated with its rapid…