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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…

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…

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…

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…

Nursing colleagues

Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCN We are honored to have each one of you as part of a community of dedicated…

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…

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.…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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