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Navigating Isolation: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Healthcare Engagement Among Smith Island, Maryland Residents

Background Somerset County is the southernmost county in Maryland, situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean (Somerset County, 2024). Nearly one-third of county residents are impoverished, more than any other county in Maryland…

MNA District 9’s Annual Spring Dinner: A Resounding Success

On the evening of June 3rd, MNA District 9 held its highly anticipated annual Spring Dinner at Prime Street Grill in White Plains, Maryland.…

ANA Membership Assembly

The American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly (MA), the governing and voting body of ANA consisting of almost 400 RNs convened on June 26…

Aromatherapy Compliance in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Introduction Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common consequences of anesthesia and occur in approximately 30-80% of patients, depending on the surgical procedure and…

Interview Spotlight: Bridging Local and Global Health Through Nursing Innovation

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jihane Frangieh sits down with Dr. Angela Chang Chui , a leader at the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI) at Johns Hopkins,…

Editorial: Global Nursing and the Power of Connection

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE In an increasingly interconnected world, nursing stands as a powerful global force. At the 2025 International Council…

MNA President’s Message | September 2025

Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN Dear Fellow Maryland Nurses, Excitement is in the air as registration remains open for our upcoming 122nd Annual…

CRNA Mentorship Program: Inspiring Future Healthcare Professionals

The mission of the CRNA Mentorship Program is to expose, guide, and inspire high school students interested in healthcare careers by providing mentorship opportunities…

Nursing student perspectives regarding a Winterim practicum experience versus a traditional senior practicum

Introduction The senior practicum is a critical training experience for nursing students, but hospital nursing shortages impact the availability of placements. We piloted an…

The Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention

Empowering Nurses: Elevating Healthcare Bethesda Marriott, Oct 16 & 17, 2025 Registration is open Convention Registration Call for Exhibitors, Sponsors & Contributors Exhibitor Application…

2025 MNA & District Elections

It is time to start preparing for the 2025 MNA and District elections.

MNA News

District 7 members at the Aberdeen Earth Day Celebration (left to right) D7 Member Alicia Waters; D7 President Sonia Galvan; D7 Director Sandy…

Unlock Your Inner Author: 7 Tips for Getting Published

Education is a core nursing value, and one effective way to educate clinicians and patients is by writing for publication. Nurses often…

Mentorship as a Catalyst for Growth

In today’s fast-changing healthcare landscape, preparing the next generation of nurses requires more than just clinical knowledge; we must pass the torch…

MNA President’s Message | June 2025

It has been a pleasure to engage with many of you at events throughout our beautiful state of Maryland this past quarter.…

MNA President’s Message | March 2025

Dear Maryland Nurses Association Members, Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN As we embrace the start of 2025, I am filled with…

Promoting Nurse Retention Efforts Through A Statewide Partnership

Background Recruiting and retaining qualified staff is a priority issue in healthcare. Maryland hospitals are facing critical staffing shortages, with one in…

Nurse Well-being & Moral Resilience

TALKING WITH THE EXPERT: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. CYNDA RUSHTON Jihane Frangieh: How do you define moral resilience, and how can it…

MNA Editorial | This is Not Part of the Job: Mitigating Healthcare Workplace Violence

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE How many times have you heard about a workplace violence incident, whether verbal or physical…

MNA and District Elections Process and Opportunities for 2025

A Report from the MNA Committee on Nominations (CON) Electing your association leaders at both the District and State levels of the…

MNA District 9 Hosts Annual Fall Membership Dinner & CE Event

MNA District 9 had the honor of hosting Dr. Stephan Andrew Riddle, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, Senior Director of Nursing Professional Development…

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Some nurses find wound dressing selection intimidating and frustrating. Businesswire estimates that more than 5,000 wound care products exist in the United States, in a myriad of shapes and sizes, each designed to address different wound characteristics and stages of…

Nursing-led M&M conferences

The implementation of nursing-led morbidity and mortality conferences (NMMCs) in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) emerged after experiencing several adverse patient outcomes and identifying nursing knowledge gaps related to certain diagnoses. With the goal of improving the quality of…

School nurse access can make a difference in zip code health disparities

It’s high time school nurses take their rightful place, alongside teachers and counselors, within every American school. It isn’t just about student health during the school year; it’s about kids’ health for life: longer ones. Since public schools reflect their…

Strategies to assist entry-level nursing students as they transition into practice

We’re facing more of a challenge than ever with our new graduate nurses as they transition into practice. We’re experiencing a nursing shortage, and healthcare facilities continue to lose nurses within the first 2 years of practice. The practice gap…

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Nursing-led M&M conferences

The implementation of nursing-led morbidity and mortality conferences (NMMCs) in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) emerged after experiencing several adverse patient…

School nurse access can make a difference in zip code health disparities

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Strategies to assist entry-level nursing students as they transition into practice

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