The ethical landscape of nursing is rapidly evolving. For nurses practicing in Oklahoma, these changes are especially salient given the state’s unique healthcare environment, marked by rural health inequities, a strong presence of Indigenous populations, and persistent workforce shortages. These…

Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA PresidentIn today’s evolving healthcare environment, collaboration among nurses is more essential than ever to improve patient outcomes across Oklahoma. From statewide events to daily workplace initiatives, nurses are coming together to share knowledge, influence…

Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) promote the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in religious congregations and other faith-based communities. Often, these groups include people who are lonely because to the death of a loved one or experiencing angst due…

The Oklahoma Workforce Innovations in Nursing (OK-WINs) initiative at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing addresses one of the state’s most urgent healthcare challenges: the shortage of advanced practice nurses (APNs), particularly in rural and underserved communities. Funded…

Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive OfficerThis year, during the Legislative Session, we saw the Power of Nurses with the passage of HB 2298! While APRNs in Oklahoma have long advocated working at the top of their license, it was finally…

Medical gaslighting is a relatively new phrase in healthcare, and it can have profound implications on medical outcomes. According to the article, Medical Gaslighting: A New Colloquialism, “medical gaslighting is defined as an act that invalidates a patient’s genuine clinical…

In the whirlwind of hospital alarms, rapid responses, and medical procedures, it is easy to forget that healing is not just about science, it is also about human connection. As bedside nurses, we are more than caregivers. It is our…

Nursing professionals carry a great deal of responsibility – and with that comes potential risk. If you’re named in a lawsuit, the impact can be devastating: legal costs, stress, financial strain and even damage to your professional reputation. Some nurses…