Kathy 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…

The 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…

In 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 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…

One 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…