New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire NursesKathy Lopez-Bushnell, EdD, MSN, MPH, FNP, RN, Kathy’s journey in nursing is a story of inspiration, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others. A proud graduate of the University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing, Kathy earned her BSN in…
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative SessionThe New Mexico legislature started the new year of 2025 with a 60-day session for New Mexico. Each year, the New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA) Government Relations Committee and the NMNA Executive Board work to ensure the continued success and…
Part III. Building an Effective Environmental Advocacy ToolkitIn this issue of the New Mexico Nurse, the communication toolkit series continues with part III. This is the last part of this series journey. To recap, in Part I, the focus was on developing an understanding of the audience…
Rachael’s Reflections: Embracing Growth, Connection, and Advocacy in NursingRachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC NEA-BC As we step into a new year, I am filled with hope and determination for the future of our nursing profession. The recent American Nurses Association (ANA) Leadership Summit brought to light vital insights…
Reflections From Capitol Challenge: Nursing Student Day at the Capitol – November 21, 2024One hundred sixty nursing students participated in Student Day 2024 on advocacy and the Nurse Practice Act from the following New Mexico schools: UNM-Albuquerque, UNM-Rio Rancho, UNM-Taos, Luna Community College-Las Vegas, Santa Fe-Community College, and Western NM University-Silver City. This…
New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire NursesBy: Jan Martin, DNP, BA, RN, PAHM & Connie Smith-Fassler, DNP, MHA, RN, CNML
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative SessionBy: Jason Bloomer, MSN, RN & Lisa Leiding, DNP, RN
Rachael’s Reflections: Embracing Growth, Connection, and Advocacy in NursingBy: Rachael Frija, DNP, RN
Reflections From Capitol Challenge: Nursing Student Day at the Capitol – November 21, 2024By: Dee Billops DNP, APRN-BCS
