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Nursing as the Restorative Force for Perinatal Healthcare Deserts

The United States (U.S.) stumbles deeper into an expanding maternal-child healthcare crisis; unfortunately, New Mexico follows the growing trend. As of 2020, more pregnant people die from pregnancy related complications in the US than any other developed country (Tikkanen et…

Protect yourself from secret recording

A NURSE ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERS a recording of himself giving patient care posted on the Facebook page of a patient’s family member. Another nurse receives a notice that a State Board of Nursing complaint has been filed against her for disparaging…

Rachael’s Reflections

Rachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC NEA-BCAs we close 2024, I reflect on an incredible year of progress, advocacy, and growth within the New Mexico Nurses Association. From the beginning of the year at NM Nurses Capitol Challenge in January to…