As Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residents (PBRNR) employed by the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, we entered this 12-month residency program with no prior registered nurse (RN) experience. During our time in the program, we have been certified in: Advanced Cardiac…

Introduction Nursing is a profession defined by compassion, commitment, and clinical excellence. However, beneath these virtues lies an unspoken culture that often equates self-sacrifice with professional dedication. For generations, nurses have internalized messages that rest is weakness and self-care is…

Over the winter months, I was worried how new administration would impact nurses and healthcare. Years ago, my therapist advised me to stop ruminating about issues in which I have no control. While I have made progress, I still occasionally…

The American Nurses Association – Ohio (ANA-Ohio) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, themed “Celebrate, Collaborate, Create”, taking place on September 19–20, 2025, at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, Ohio. This inspiring event will celebrate the incredible…

Fall is an exciting time of year for ANA-Ohio: it’s the season when members, ANA-Ohio leadership, and guests come together for the annual conference. This year marks the organization’s third annual conference, held September 19th and 20th in Dublin, Ohio.…

Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN This past June, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) held its 2025 Congress in Helsinki, Finland. This meeting brings together over 6,000 nurses from more than 130 countries to discuss the most important…

Nursing faculty shortages restrict the number of applicants nursing schools can admit at a time when the need for registered nurses is growing (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2024). In addition, faculty age, impending retirements, shortage of clinical…

The increasing prevalence of social media in healthcare has significantly changed how individuals acquire and understand health-related information. Unfortunately it also becomes a frequent source of misinformation. Within this rapidly evolving digital landscape, our comprehension of health literacy often struggles…

“What is good for your health is good for the planet” (Hoelscher, 2021). For nurses, this statement becomes evident through daily behaviors that simultaneously contributes to personal and planetary health, demonstrating the nurse’s ability to multitask! Active Transportation Good for…