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The Essential Role of New Mexico School Nurses in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
As school health leaders, school nurses can make meaningful interventions – whether through direct care, advocacy, or the development of inclusive school policies.
School Nursing’s Connection to the Community
School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education, working with students, families, medical practitioners and the educational environment to meet the health needs of students. School nurses advocate and coordinate student health needs among diverse entities to provide and…
Part 1: Emergent Closure of Face and Neck Lacerations for the Rural Provider: Pearls for an Optimal Cosmetic Outcome
Facial laceration repair in the urgent or emergent setting requires attention to both functional and cosmetic outcomes due to the face’s delicate structures and aesthetic importance.
Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff but is not peer-reviewed. In today’s digital world, social media is a vital tool for connection and communication.…
Creating Practice Parameters for the New Mexico Nursing Community
April 8, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB178, Amendments to the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
House Bill 195 (HB0195) School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums
HB0195- School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums formally establishes pay parity for school nurses in New Mexico, aligning their compensation with teachers and granting annual stipends for national certification.
Student Nurse Confirmed as Representative for WNMU Board of Regents
On March 17, 2025, Keana Richelle Huerta, a Level 2 nursing student at WNMU, appeared before the Senate Rules Committee regarding her appointment as the Student Regent for the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents.
New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire Nurses
Kathy Lopez-Bushnell, EdD, MSN, MPH, FNP, RN, Kathy’s journey in nursing is a story of inspiration, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others. A proud graduate of the University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing, Kathy earned her BSN in…
Part III. Building an Effective Environmental Advocacy Toolkit
In this issue of the New Mexico Nurse, the communication toolkit series continues with part III. This is the last part of this series journey. To recap, in Part I, the focus was on developing an understanding of the audience…
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative Session
The New Mexico legislature started the new year of 2025 with a 60-day session for New Mexico. Each year, the New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA) Government Relations Committee and the NMNA Executive Board work to ensure the continued success and…
The Essential Role of New Mexico School Nurses in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
As school health leaders, school nurses can make meaningful interventions – whether through direct care, advocacy, or the development of inclusive school…
School Nursing’s Connection to the Community
School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education, working with students, families, medical practitioners and the educational environment to meet the…
Part 1: Emergent Closure of Face and Neck Lacerations for the Rural Provider: Pearls for an Optimal Cosmetic Outcome
Facial laceration repair in the urgent or emergent setting requires attention to both functional and cosmetic outcomes due to the face’s delicate…
Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff…
Creating Practice Parameters for the New Mexico Nursing Community
April 8, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB178, Amendments to the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
House Bill 195 (HB0195) School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums
HB0195- School Nurse Salary Tiers and Minimums formally establishes pay parity for school nurses in New Mexico, aligning their compensation with teachers…
Student Nurse Confirmed as Representative for WNMU Board of Regents
On March 17, 2025, Keana Richelle Huerta, a Level 2 nursing student at WNMU, appeared before the Senate Rules Committee regarding her…
New Mexico Nurses Who Inspire Nurses
Kathy Lopez-Bushnell, EdD, MSN, MPH, FNP, RN, Kathy’s journey in nursing is a story of inspiration, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others.…
Part III. Building an Effective Environmental Advocacy Toolkit
In this issue of the New Mexico Nurse, the communication toolkit series continues with part III. This is the last part of…
New Mexico Nursing Practice Act Opened for Updates During the 2025 Legislative Session
The New Mexico legislature started the new year of 2025 with a 60-day session for New Mexico. Each year, the New Mexico…
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