Creating Practice Parameters for the New Mexico Nursing Community
April 8, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB178, Amendments to the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
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House Bill 195 (HB0195) School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums
HB0195- School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums formally establishes pay parity for school nurses in New Mexico, aligning their compensation with teachers and granting annual stipends for national certification.
Part 1: Emergent Closure of Face and Neck Lacerations for the Rural Provider: Pearls for an Optimal Cosmetic Outcome
Facial laceration repair in the urgent or emergent setting requires attention to both functional and cosmetic outcomes due to the face’s delicate structures and aesthetic importance.
School Nursing’s Connection to the Community
School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education, working with students, families, medical practitioners and the educational environment to meet the health needs of students. School nurses advocate and coordinate student health needs among diverse entities to provide and…
Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff but is not peer-reviewed. In today’s digital world, social media is a vital tool for connection and communication.…
Student Nurse Confirmed as Representative for WNMU Board of Regents
On March 17, 2025, Keana Richelle Huerta, a Level 2 nursing student at WNMU, appeared before the Senate Rules Committee regarding her appointment as the Student Regent for the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents.
The Essential Role of New Mexico School Nurses in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
As school health leaders, school nurses can make meaningful interventions – whether through direct care, advocacy, or the development of inclusive school policies.