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Language Concordant Care: Utilization of Translation Services in a Rural Kansas Critical Access Hospital
Abstract Language diversity in rural Kansas is increasing, necessitating improved communication strategies in healthcare. This quality improvement project assessed the use of an electronic translation tool following the implementation of staff education and a door…
KSNA President’s Update | Aug. 2025
Laura Mallett, MSN, RN Where did the spring go? Summer is here, and KSNA is working hard to bring you updated information and move…
Nursing colleagues
Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCN We are honored to have each one of you as part of a community of dedicated professionals who…
The AI Shift: How Kansas Nurses Can Embrace Technology Without Losing the Human Touch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction, it’s already embedded in the fabric of everyday life, including healthcare. From voice-assisted…
Nurse Spotlight: Healthcare Documentation
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff but is…
Protect yourself from secret recording
A NURSE ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERS a recording of himself giving patient care posted on the Facebook page of a patient’s family member. Another nurse receives…
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 Nurses Service…
Thriving Together: How Generation Z is Transforming Nursing Education
Working with Generation Z nurses has been both innovative and transformative. Defined as individuals born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z brings a unique…
Meet the KSNA Board!
The strength of the Kansas State Nurses Association lies in the dedication and leadership of its Board of Directors. These committed professionals guide our…
Cracking the Code: Admission Criteria and Predictors of Success in Nursing Programs
This study investigated the effectiveness of traditional admission criteria in predicting first-semester success in prelicensure nursing programs. With increasing attention to fairness and accessibility…
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, hyperlipidemia, obstructive…
Kansas Nurses Association New Executive Director
Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCNWe are thrilled to welcome Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCN as the new Executive Director of…
Kansas Nurses Association President’s Update, May 2025
Laura Mallett, MSN, RNPresident, Kansas State Nurses Association News from the board: We met in January and held an orientation for the…
Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Failure to Document Medication Management in Accordance with the Standard of Care
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KSNA | Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
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New Report Available on the State of Nursing in Kansas
Kansas has suffered chronic shortages and occasional surpluses of nurses for many years. Severe shortages of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted…
Leveled Learning: Applying Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory in Multi-Patient Simulation
Upon completing their nursing degree, students enter clinical areas where they are expected to perform various duties, including delegating tasks and prioritizing…
Nurse License Protection Case Study: Neglecting an ED patient in need of nursing care; failing to maintain an accurate healthcare information record
Nurse License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service…
Improving Knowledge, Confidence, and Skills in Perinatal Bereavement Care Through Simulation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Many baccalaureate nursing programs throughout the United States thread concepts of bereavement and end-of-life care throughout their curriculum. However, a standardized education…
KSNA Executive Director’s Message, February 2025
Dana EricksonExecutive Director,Kansas State Nurses Association Greetings, fellow KSNA members, I hope the New Year is treating you well as we welcome…
Assessing Mild Cognitive Impairment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) encounter complex patients with co-existing medical and psychiatric conditions which present differential diagnosis challenges. Obstructive sleep apnea…
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