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A Celebration of Nursing Returns this October

The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) 123RD Annual Convention will bring nurses from across the state together on October 8 & 9, 2026, at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. This year’s theme, “The Power of Maryland Nurses: Advancing…

ANA Membership Assembly Approves Two Bylaws Amendments

At its Special Meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the ANA Membership Assembly adopted two significant amendments to the ANA Bylaws

CHANGES! CHANGES!

President’s Message “If you want to make enemies, try to change something.” — Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, 1913–1921. Change can unsettle us, but it also invites us to step forward with purpose. In 2026, change is reshaping…

Committees: Where Member Engagement Becomes Statewide Strength

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: Maryland nurses are entering a new era filled with opportunity. Across our state, nurses are adapting to new demands, expanding their roles, and responding to the needs of diverse communities. As your Executive Director, I witness every…

How MNA Staff Support Committee Proposal Development

Turning Member Ideas into Statewide Action Strong committees begin with strong ideas, and MNA staff are committed to helping members bring those ideas forward with confidence. Whether you already have a fully formed concept or are just beginning to explore…

Maryland Nurses Association Member Profile: Christine Frost

Christine Frost The Maryland Nurse Association comprises members from a multitude of positions and specialties, each contributing in their own way to the nursing profession. This occasional column provides an opportunity to highlight those contributions and for readers to learn…

MNA 2026 Ballot: Meet the Candidates

President- elect Jennifer F. Bierbaum, DNP, RN, APRN‑CNS, AGCNS‑BC, CENP, CPHQ, GERO‑BC, FCNS Treasurer Sherry B. Perkins, PhD, RN, ACC, FAAN Secretary Debra K. Jorae, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Director at large Cathy Gibson, BSN, RNC-Ob, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, C-EFM; Sadie Parker,…

NCLEX Time to Test Maryland Schools of Nursing Comparison

Abstract Background: Reduced time to test has been associated with improved first-time pass rates for the NCLEX-RN among nursing graduates. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between time from graduation to NCLEX-RN testing and first-time pass…

Summary of the 2026 ANA Professional Policy Committee Dialogue Forums

Dinah Price MNA Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly The 2026 ANA Professional Policy Committee presented three dialogue forums addressing emerging priorities for the nursing profession: workplace civility, environmental sustainability, and cannabis nursing competencies. Dialogue Forum #1 focused on establishing…

The Power of Nurses at the ANA Membership Assembly

Four elected MNA representatives, President Dr. Nayna Philipsen, Immediate Past President Dr. Lou Bartolo, Past President Dr. Charlotte Wood, and Dr. Dinah Price, made Maryland proud at the ANA Membership Assembly, bringing our state’s voice directly into ANA’s highest decision‑making…

When Nurses Gather, the Profession Grows

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE I write this having just returned from a nursing conference, and the energy of that room is still with me. More than one thousand nurses gathered in a single space, and for three…