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Advocacy is Caring Out Loud
As we step into a new year of progress and purpose for the Iowa Nurses Association, I am inspired by the energy, dedication, and vision that continue to shape our professional community. January has already brought important moments of renewal welcoming newly elected leaders, strengthening our organizational infrastructure, and engaging together in powerful advocacy efforts.
Advocating for Our Communities – A Public Health Nurse’s Concerns
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Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN, Chair, FNA Public Health Special Interest Group There are so many issues affecting the health of our communities today,…
The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care
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CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who…
Advance care planning in the Black faith community
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Take fear out of the conversation. Takeaways: Black community members have low rates of advance directive completion The support of a church leader or…
The Critical Role DNP Preparation Serves in Advancing Population Health
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Nurses have long played vital roles in addressing the nation’s health challenges. With growing attention to health disparities, DNP programs offer preparation for nurses…
Leading with Purpose in Rural Healthcare
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I began my career at Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) in January 2020, not realizing I was stepping into what would become my professional…
From Streets to Systems: A Community Health Profile through the Nursing Lens
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The state of health in America is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn, and work.…
A Message from the INA Executive Director, March 2026
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Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Director, Iowa Nurses Association I am truly humbled to serve as the Executive Director of the Iowa Nurses…
INA President’s Message | Dec. 2025
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Dear Iowa Nurses Association Members, Dawn M. Bowker,PhD, ARNP-BC, RN, CNEPresident, Iowa Nurses Association It has been an honor to serve as President-Elect and…
A Message from the Past President
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Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPast President, Iowa Nurses Association As we enter this new chapter for the Iowa Nurses Association, I…
Nursing education, AI, and best practices
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Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images and detect…
Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks
Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of…
AI Meets Empathy: How Nurses Balance Tech and Touch
In 2025, nurses remain the backbone of patient advocacy, ensuring each individual’s needs and rights are respected. As healthcare systems evolve to…
INA President’s Message | Sept. 2025
Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPresidentIowa Nurses Association As we move through another eventful quarter, I want to extend my…
A Message from the INA Executive Director | Sept. 2025
Dear INA Members, Kristen Vencl, INA Executive Director It is with deep gratitude and great enthusiasm that I step into the role…
Change: From Cocoon to Wings
Education Committee Update The Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Education Committee has been actively planning engaging educational opportunities for members, including quarterly virtual…
Iowa Legislative Session | Sept. 2025
The Iowa Legislature wrapped up its work for the year on May 15 after three consecutive 18+ hour days. During this time…
Join Us for Our Upcoming Town Hall: Code Lavender
The Iowa Nurses Association (INA) invites nursing leaders across the state to a free virtual town hall meeting focused on advancing nurse wellbeing and retention in…
Addressing Obesity Bias: The Opportunity for Nurses to Impact Change
Introduction Obesity is a significant chronic disease affecting millions globally. Obesity is linked to a variety of comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes,…
Nurse License Protection Case Study: Failure to accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with the nurse’s education, experience, knowledge and abilities
A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer,…
Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor high fall risk patient; failure to educate family on fall prevention
Nurse Medical Malpractice Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO and CNA This is sponsored content and is supplied by…
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Mentorship blueprint: A strategic leadership strategy
Nursing leaders across the profession are facing a growing challenge: how to recruit, support, and retain nurses in the midst of a workforce shortage. The U.S. nursing shortage is significantly influenced by limitations in educational capacity. According the American Association…
Reimagining nursing professional development through a robotics research program
When nurse scientists are employed by the healthcare system, they can collaborate with clinical nurses to contribute to the scientific evidence that underpins evidence-based practices within their work environments and to reduce the well-known 17-year research-to-practice gap described by Rubin.…
PPE and effective communication
Muffled speech and lack of facial cues can impede effective communication, but these factors may not be directly addressed in the classroom, in clinical settings, or during orientation. For example, during a role-play scenario in a skills laboratory at our…
Microbiome and depression
Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at improving overall health, including mental health. That education should include an explanation of the gut–brain axis and its…
Mentorship blueprint: A strategic leadership strategy
Nursing leaders across the profession are facing a growing challenge: how to recruit, support, and retain nurses in the midst of a…
Reimagining nursing professional development through a robotics research program
When nurse scientists are employed by the healthcare system, they can collaborate with clinical nurses to contribute to the scientific evidence that…
PPE and effective communication
Muffled speech and lack of facial cues can impede effective communication, but these factors may not be directly addressed in the classroom,…
Microbiome and depression
Patient education serves as an opportunity for nurses to share information about nutritional interventions that support a diverse gut microbiome aimed at…
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