All You Need to Know The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for member suggestions for the 2026 election. Nominations are due May 1st. In 2026, members will elect: Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only Election President-Elect* Director Seat 1 Director Seat…

New Member Benefit Atlanta, GA — NPHub, the nation’s leading platform for nurse practitioner (NP) clinical placements, is proud to announce a new partnership with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) to expand clinical training opportunities and professional support for…

Insiders’ Perspective on the 2025 ANA Hill Day & Membership Assembly From June 26–28, 2025, more than 500 nurses from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the American Nurses Association (ANA) Hill Day and Membership Assembly. Among them…

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Bring on 2026! Can you believe we have made it through another incredible year? How ever you chose to close out 2025, whether through quiet…

Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Nursing shortages, staff burnout, rising healthcare costs, and inconsistencies in innovation across organizations continue to pose challenges to the quality of healthcare delivery (O’Hara et al., 2022). Since nursing makes up the largest healthcare…

Abstract This study investigated the impact of a peer-to-peer mentorship program on nursing students’ academic success and well-being. Thirty-five upper-level nursing students mentored 35 beginning students for one semester, offering guidance and academic resources. Quantitative data showed statistically significant improvements…

Introducing Sweet Tea & Stethoscopes: Spilling the Tea on Nursing and Beyond in South Carolina! The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast — Sweet Tea & Stethoscopes! Available now on all…

Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC We’re dreaming of a White Christmas! As nurses traditionally have worn white throughout the history of the profession, maybe we should be dreaming of a Nurse Christmas.…

The strength of the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has always been rooted in its people, our passionate members, and the powerful partnerships we build across the state. As we step into 2026, that spirit of collaboration is stronger than…