The Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) recognizes that most nurses lead very busy lives, so that the election process must take that into account. Sometimes members say they missed the opportunity to run for office because the deadline for submitting…

For positive and negative impact, elections have consequences. It has been reported by Callie Crossley, a well-accomplished and award-winning Boston-based radio and TV host and journalist, that President Barack Obama was the first known individual to say these famous words,…

Yvonne Smith, PhD, APRN-CNS Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC® When the American Nurses Association (ANA) published the fourth edition of Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2021), one of the previous standards was updated to Standard 9:…

What if unwanted medical supplies could become lifelines for those in need? Imagine diverting over half a million pounds of usable medical equipment and supplies from landfills into the hands of those who need them most. MedWish-Medworks, a combined non-profit…

Think back through your nursing career. Have you ever worked a double shift to cover staffing?  Have you taken a dose of cold medicine to help you get through? Have you had very little, if anything, to eat or drink…

Let us fantasize a moment about what it would be like if America’s 3+ million nurses or Ohio’s 200,000+ nurses were to emerge as a political force equal to its role in the delivery of patient care in all our…

In the summer of 2023, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the vibrant, yet underserved community of Higuey, Dominican Republic for a life-changing medical mission brigade. MedWish, a Cleveland-based non-profit organization that collects and donates medical supplies…

Many nurses avoid the world of public policy — capitals and statehouses and the like. I have not. I realized years ago that decisions made in those environments profoundly affected me, my colleagues, and the patients I cared for. Forty…

Advocate, Empower, Advance! Leaders of twenty-two Ohio nursing organizations were welcomed by ANA-Ohio President Rebecca Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN on November 22, 2024, at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Heather Janiszewski Goodin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CPN, Dean of Nursing…

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) have become central principles in healthcare, aiming to provide comprehensive and accessible care for all populations, regardless of race, ethnicity, or geographic location. Ohio, like many states, faces significant healthcare disparities, particularly in rural and…

Leadership in nursing has long been a healthcare foundation, helping teams navigate challenging environments and influencing patient care outcomes. Traditionally, nursing leadership has emphasized a hierarchical, task-oriented approach, where authority and decision-making often reside with senior-level individuals. However, healthcare organizations’…

Trauma is a widespread experience that can significantly impact a person’s physical and mental health. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that recognizes the prevalence of trauma in patients’ lives and integrates this understanding into healthcare practices. This article outlines…