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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 of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) in, January 2020, and its…

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…

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

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

Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.4

Maryland’s nursing community lit up Bethesda this October: energy high, ideas bold, and purpose unmistakable. The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) proudly hosted its 122nd…

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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…

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

MD Vol. 1, No.1, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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…

Interview Spotlight: Bridging Local and Global Health Through Nursing Innovation

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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

Maryland Nurse, MD Vol. 2, No.3

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…

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…

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…

2025 MNA & District Elections

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

District 7 members at the Aberdeen Earth Day

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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…

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Nurse-driven frailty screening

Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise lack access due to homebound status. Despite its demonstrated success, access to HBPC remains limited. This project fostered…

Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia

Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and systemic disease. For example, aspiration of oropharyngeal pathogens into the lungs can lead to pneumonia. Immobile or confined…

Nurses can help combat loneliness

The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors

The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died 3 years back. Most mornings, she wakes to a home so quiet she can hear the soft humming…

Limiting access to graduate nursing education: A policy shift that threatens workforce stability and public health

The pathway into nursing is rarely straightforward. I grew up in a working-class family, and college felt out of reach, but with a mentor’s guidance and the support of federal loans, I completed a BSN and eventually earned both an…

Nurse-driven frailty screening

Home-based primary care (HBPC) involves routine and urgent primary care provided by an interprofessional team to frail vulnerable adults who would otherwise…

Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia

Many consider oral care an element of grooming, not an infection control measure. However, an association exists between poor oral care and…

Nurses can help combat loneliness

The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors

The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died…

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Limiting access to graduate nursing education: A policy shift that threatens workforce stability and public health

The pathway into nursing is rarely straightforward. I grew up in a working-class family, and college felt out of reach, but with…

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