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A Historic Membership Assembly: South Carolina Nurses Were in the Room

Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC Nakita Barnes, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, PPCNP-BC The 2026 American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, DC, was historic in many ways. As ANA celebrated its 130th anniversary, we had the honor of representing…

ANA Hill Day 2026: Advocating for Nurses, Elevating the Profession, and Engaging Our Members

The 2026 American Nurses Association Hill Day in Washington, D.C., was more than an event, it was a call to action for nurses across the nation to step into their roles as advocates, leaders, and policy influencers. On June 26, nurses from every…

Building the Future of Nursing—Together

Executive Director’s Annual Report Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association There are moments in an association’s history when progress is measured not only in numbers, but in momentum. This has been one of those…

Implementing INACSL-Based Simulation to Strengthen Competency in Medical‑Surgical Nursing Student

Clinical sites are highly coveted and chosen carefully for their ability to meet course objectives and student learning needs1. Until recently, program historical site preferences have routinely been upheld, however the clinical placement process is becoming increasingly complex2 due to…

Investment Asset Allocation for Nurses: A Simple Guide

E.H. “Chip” Stanley, Jr. Nurses spend their careers helping others stay healthy, but it is just as important to take care of their own financial health. One of the most important investing concepts nurses should understand is asset allocation. While…

President Annual Report

Dear Members, Colleagues, Partners, and Friends, Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC It is my honor to present the 2026 President’s Annual Report for the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA). This year has been marked by growth, innovation, advocacy, and…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation

De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Terri Teramano, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE Fall is fast approaching and here at SCNF we are ready to award more scholarships but first we want to thank everyone who gave during Midlands Gives.…