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Exploring Disability in Healthcare: Maryland Nursing Students Report Improvements in Comfort, Skill, and Clinical Approach

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

Introduction In the United States, approximately one in four adults has a disability, making this population one of the largest minority groups in the country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020; Smeltzer et…

MNA President’s Message: 2026

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

Nayna C. Philipsen, BSN, MSN, JD, PhD, RN, FACCE Welcome to 2026 from your new President Nayna Philipsen; President@MarylandRN.org In the Words of a…

AI as Partner, Not Replacement: A Nursing Perspective

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE As we step into a new year, I find myself returning to the same conversations again and…

Getting to Know MNA’s New Lobbyist, Jamie DeMarco

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

Jamie DeMarco of DeMarco Advocacy During the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) 122nd Annual Convention Open Annual Meeting, members were clear about one thing: strong,…

Interview with Dr. Joseph: A Maryland Nurse Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

Paule Valery Joseph, PhD, MBA, MS, FNP-BC, CTN-B, FAAN In October 2025, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) elected 100 new members. Among those…

Moving Forward, Together

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

A message from MNA Executive Director Barb Biedrzycki, MSN, PhD, RN, CRNP, MNAExecutive Director, MNAInfo@MarylandRN.org As we move forward into a new quarter, I…

MNA District Highlights | March 2026

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 3, No.1

District 7 Highlights of 2025 (Last Quarter): District 7 held a meeting on November 18th and has the next meeting scheduled for January 13th.…

President’s Message | MNA | Dec. 2025

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Lou J. Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN Dear Maryland Nurses Association Members and Colleagues, As I conclude my two-year term as President of the Maryland…

The Value of Academic-Practice Partnerships

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Jihane Frangieh, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE What if the true strength of nursing lies in the seamless exchange between theory and practice? As…

Five-year update: Lessons Learned Launching a Nurse Anesthesia Program in the Midst of a Pandemic

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (SON) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Track (NAT) received initial accreditation from the Council on Accreditation…

The Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC): Championing Nursing Education Now and for the Future

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

The Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC) is proud to announce the establishment of The Future Nightingales Endowed Scholarship in support of full-time…

Nurses Belong in Every Room Where Decisions Are Made

2025 Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives When I stepped into the Healing Politics Campaign School, I didn’t just enter…

Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention

Maryland’s nursing community lit up Bethesda this October: energy high, ideas bold, and purpose unmistakable. The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) proudly hosted…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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