The American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA), the governing and voting body of ANA consisting of almost 400 RNs convened on June 26 and 27, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Four elected Maryland Nurse Association (MNA)…

Introduction Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common consequences of anesthesia and occur in approximately 30-80% of patients, depending on the surgical procedure and type of anesthetic provided (Elvir-Lazo et al., 2020). Nausea and vomiting contribute significantly to patient dissatisfaction…

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE In an increasingly interconnected world, nursing stands as a powerful global force. At the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in Helsinki, this was more evident than ever. With nurses from over…

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jihane Frangieh sits down with Dr. Angela Chang Chui , a leader at the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) at Johns Hopkins, to explore how CGI empowers nurses to lead in an increasingly interconnected world. Their conversation highlights…

On the evening of June 3rd, MNA District 9 held its highly anticipated annual Spring Dinner at Prime Street Grill in White Plains, Maryland. The event was marked with a culinary experience, with attendees savoring a choice of crab cake,…

Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN Dear Fellow Maryland Nurses, Excitement is in the air as registration remains open for our upcoming 122nd Annual Convention, scheduled for October 16-17, 2025, in Bethesda, MD. This year’s theme, “Empowering Nurses: Elevating Health,”…