Each year, the Oklahoma Nurses Association proudly recognizes outstanding nurses and nursing advocates whose dedication, compassion, and leadership elevate the nursing profession. This year’s award recipients embody the very best of what it means to be a nurse and an…

Faith community nurses are licensed, registered nurses who practice wholistic health for self, individuals and the community using nursing knowledge combined with spiritual care. Faith Community Nursing is recognized as a specialty by the American Nurses Association and American Nurses…

Immigration policy in the United States (US) continues to evolve, often presenting complex challenges for both nurses and patients. In January 2025, Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, rescinded prior guidelines that had restricted immigration enforcement actions…

The Critical Role of Preceptors in APRN Education Preceptors are the cornerstone of clinical education for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). These experienced clinicians bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice, guiding students through complex patient care scenarios…

Leaders rarely pause to express gratitude for the delays and roadblocks that interrupt their days. Most of us have mastered the art of being “GPS navigators”, constantly rerouting, problem-solving, and finding new paths around obstacles that threaten to slow us…

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to non-primate mammalian meat and products that contain components derived from red meat, such as medications or skin care products. It is associated with the bite of ticks, most commonly the Lone Star tick, and…

For the past several years I have represented ONA as a committee member of the Nursing Scholarship Advisory Committee (NSAC) with the Health Care Workforce Training Commission (HCWTC). This Commission was formerly known as the Physician Manpower Training Commission (PMTC).…

The Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (OACNS) is the state’s sole affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are one of the four recognized roles within advanced practice registered nursing (APRN). Like…

October 2024 – September 2025 It is my honor to represent the Oklahoma Nurses Association on the OBN Nursing Education and Nursing Practice Advisory Committee (NENPAC). NENPAC meets three times a year to review the Board’s rules and practice guidelines…

This year, the Oklahoma Nurses Student Association (ONSA) continued its focus on growth, sustainability, and outreach. The ONSA Board worked closely with the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) to strengthen our knowledge of operations and to advance ONSA into a…

Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer “Every great dream begins with a dreamer…”These powerful words by Harriett Tubman remind us of the passion and determination that drive change. In the nursing profession, change is constant — and essential. The Oklahoma…

Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA PresidentWhat a year it has been! As I reflect on the past months, I am filled with pride, gratitude, and a renewed sense of hope for the road ahead. This year, we witnessed the…

Nurse Colleagues: please be aware that Oklahoma’s population of people over 65 continues to increase at an estimated 150 people each day! Oklahoma’s population 65+ has grown more than 16% since 2017 and it is projected that by 2030 one…

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, home health care has emerged as one of the most essential and effective ways to deliver quality care to patients in the comfort and safety of their own homes. With an aging population,…