This evidence-based practice (EBP) project explored the impact of nurse-led versus lactation consultant-led breastfeeding education on breastfeeding duration at six weeks postpartum. Findings support the use of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) to improve maternal self-efficacy, motivation, and breastfeeding…

While the nursing workforce currently comprises four generations, the retention of its newest members is a significant concern. A recent 2025 Press Ganey report revealed that 24% of Generation Z (Gen Z) Registered Nurses (RNs) (born 1997–2012) left their role…

Celebrating Trust Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer Happy 2026! We’re starting the year strong with great news: for the 24th consecutive year, nurses have been ranked as the most trusted profession. Congratulations! This trust is powerful—it’s why lawmakers listen…

Nurses have vast experience in collaboration. From the bedside nurse coordinating care for their patients to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) working with other disciplines to manage care for complex patients, nurses are collaborators. Recently, the authors were voted…

Cassy Abbott EngPhD, RN, LCN, CNEONA President Fellow nurses, healthcare warriors, and proud Oklahomans – while watching the recent football championship game, I could not help but notice several parallels with the profession of nursing. Imagine this: It’s the fourth…

Introduction Social media has become integral to how individuals connect and share information. For nurses, these platforms extend professional influence and advocacy beyond the bedside, promoting public health, fostering education, and engaging communities. Yet, digital engagement also presents ethical risks.…

Abstract Burnout among registered nurses in adult critical and specialized care units is a growing concern, as these high-intensity environments place immense physical and emotional demands on nursing staff (Ramachandran et al., 2023). Prolonged exposure to such stressors has been…

Reimagining the Nursing Workflow: From Burnout to Breakthrough I was standing in a hospital hallway during a 12-hour shift when the weight of it all hit me. Not the physical weight of back-to-back patients or the mental strain of charting…

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…

Identification of the Problem (75-100) 103 Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are serious yet preventable hospital-acquired complications, costing up to $45,000 per case, extending hospital stays, and contributing to high mortality and readmission rates (Chovanec et al., 2021). The COVID-19…