The Annual Meeting of SCNA will take place on October 23, 2025, at 5:45PM. The meeting will take place at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, in Hilton Head SC. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no cost to…

Dr. Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FNP-C, FAAN appointed to enterprise leadership role Silver Spring, MD, April 4, 2025 – The American Nurses Enterprise, which includes the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation,…

Marissa Bartmess, PhD, RN, SCNA Public Policy / Legislation Commission Chair Nakita Barnes, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, SCNA President-Elect In South Carolina, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) continue to face restrictive practice regulations that limit their ability to provide care…

Nakita Barnes, DNP, ACNP-BC, PPNCP- BC, SCNA President-Elect The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Annual Convention, taking place October 23-25, 2025, at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head. This year’s theme, “Innovate,…

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC Nursing…it’s more than just a job or career—it’s a calling. Everyday nurses face challenges, long hours, and complex issues can sometimes seem overwhelming. With each encounter, we are positioned to ask the…

The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is proud to announce the unveiling of our new logo; an intentional shift that reflects not only a visual transformation but a renewed commitment to the future of nursing in South Carolina and beyond.…

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Well, here we are—halfway through 2025! What a journey it has been so far. Across the healthcare landscape, we’ve witnessed major shifts in policy, leadership…

Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Summer is here, and as the temperatures heat up, so does the need to prepare for the coming fall. Summertime is a time for some rest, fun…

BEYOND INVESTING. CONNECTING. It is not always possible to plan or predict life events, but in many cases, you can discuss the “what ifs” and the impact a life event could have on your assets and family. The sooner you…

Invest in Your Future with SCNA + South Carolina Student Loan Corporation The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is excited to partner with the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation to bring you a powerful lineup of FREE, informative webinars designed…

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Within the Lexington South Carolina community, there is a population of people with limited access to health care resources. The churches of Lexington Presbyterian, Mt Olive CME, St Paul Missionary Baptist, Pleasant Hill Missionary…