News Journal Archives

Active TB vs Latent TB

TB is caused by the bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is still considered a worldwide pandemic. In 2022, 10.6 million people became ill with tuberculosis worldwide. (WHO, 2023) That includes…

An Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Advancing Care Through Mentorship

In previous columns, we reminded readers about the four branches of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) being one of them. CNSs have advanced clinical expertise in a specialized area where they work to improve outcomes through direct patient care, optimizing systems and organizations, and/or advancing nurses and nursing practice.

How Fresh Perspectives Drive Healthcare 

Entering the nursing profession is both an exciting and challenging journey. As a new nurse, you’re not only tasked with providing quality patient care but also with integrating into a…

Interventions to Overcome Nurse Burnout

Nurse burnout was studied for years before COVID-19, and the pandemic brought nurse burnout to the public eye. Burnout is associated with workload and lack of support that nurses experience…

It’s Time

OKLAHOMA NURSE LEADERSHIP COLUMN It has become evident as you talk with colleagues in healthcare, we are in need of some changes. There continues to be a focus on staffing…

OINA 2024 Activities

Overview The Oklahoma Indigenous Nurses Association (OINA) has made remarkable strides in 2024, showcasing a year filled with advocacy, education, and community engagement focused on Indigenous healthcare and representation. This…

Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board

Introduction The purpose of the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board1 is to reduce the number of domestic violence related deaths by identifying gaps in the domestic violence prevention and…

ONA – President’s Message

It is with great honor and privilege that I have served as President of the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA) over the past two years. I am immensely grateful for the trust and support you all have shown me.

ONA CEO’s Message: Everybody’s Work

Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive OfficerPreviously, I talked about nurses’ power and how nurses are the backbone of healthcare. Well, that hasn’t changed. There is still no substitute for nurses.…

ONA Leadership Column: The Backbone

In nursing, especially in leadership roles, the responsibilities can be a balancing act between professional duties and personal care for patients, team members, and self. For nurse leaders, professional responsibilities…

ONA Leadership Column: The Next Level

What is it going to take to raise the leadership ability of your staff to the next level? One of the many roles you play for your staff is encouraging…

ONA President’s Message | December 2024

Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA President It is an absolute honor and privilege to serve as the next president of the Oklahoma Nurses Association. I want to express my…

Responding to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence, often referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV), is categorized as abuse or aggression that occurs in romantic relationships or families. “Intimate partner” is identified as current and…

Surgical Smoke Dangers in the OR

OR nursing is a high-pressure, high-reward profession. It involves holding your patient’s hand and providing comfort as they fall into a drug-induced sleep before intubation. It’s about quickly anticipating the…

The Power of Nurses

Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer This year, we are focusing on the incredible power of nurses, and the vital role storytelling plays in advocacy. Sharing your lived experiences is…