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2026 Positive Image of Nursing Honorees

The Region 4 (Omaha Metro Area Nurses) Mutual Interest Group (MIG) held the annual Positive Image of Nursing recognition breakfast on May 2 at the Scott Conference Center. This is an annual event for more than 40 years. Starting with…

2026 Positive Image of Nursing Honorees

The Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) Region 1 Mutual Interest Group (MIG) hosted the annual Positive Image of Nursing Recognition Breakfast on April 4, 2026, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. This marked the third annual regional event, bringing together…

Against cynicism: Small practices that sustain nursing

Nursing is sustained by meaning. It’s animated by connection, purpose, and social reciprocity. Cynicism erodes meaning by reframing every effort as futile and every intention as suspect. It dulls empathy. It narrows perspective. It replaces curiosity with contempt. The nurse…

Carrying the Story Forward

President’s Message   Blake Smith, MSN, RN FADLN, FAAN President As we prepare for the 2026 Nebraska Nurses Association Convention, I have found myself reflecting not only on where we are going as an organization, but also on where we…

Shaping Our Future Together

A Message from the Executive Director Megan Lowery MSN-Ed, RN As summer begins to wind down, many of us find ourselves preparing for a new season. Students return to classrooms, educators welcome new learners, healthcare organizations launch new initiatives, and…
Nurse offering ancillary support to child

We cannot carry this alone: The case for ancillary support in nursing

Burnout in high-acuity care is well documented. Emotional suppression, compassion fatigue, and moral distress can fracture even the most resilient clinicians. But ancillary support systems—when fully empowered—protect both patients and staff. They aren’t “extras.” They’re essential.