Below are recent articles from
ANA-Ohio News Journal, the official publication of the American Nurses Association Ohio.
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My Journey to Professional Fulfillment: Becoming a Fellow with the American Academy of Nursing
My first encounter with the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) was during my MSN program at Kent State University in 1985. In my nursing research course, the remarkable Dr. Susan Jones pointed out that many leading nurse researchers were AAN Fellows, also known as “Academy” Fellows. She encouraged me, while delving into the literature, to identify authors with the FAAN credential.
Leading with Appreciation: Celebrating Nurses Throughout the year
National Nurses Week and National Nurses Day weren’t always dedicated days of recognition in nursing. It took decades of advocacy to establish May 6th…
Becoming a Fellow: Its Importance and Why It Matters
The designation of ‘Fellow’ in a professional organization represents a prestigious recognition of significant accomplishments, leadership, and measurable impact on the profession. It is…
Publications and Communications (PCOM) Committee Report
Committee Members Yvonne Smith, PhD, APRN-CNs (Chair and News Journal Co-Editor Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC®, (Vice Chair and News Journal Co-Editor)…
Public Policy Committee Report
Committee Members Jan Lanier, JD, RN (Chair) Naomi House, MSN, RN, PMH-BC (Chair Elect) Kay Ball PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN Nancie Bechtel,…
Professional Practice Committee Report
Committee Members Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN, AGCNS-BC, CNE (Chair) Susan Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN Rachel Cooke, MSN RN CVRN-BC Raya Cupler, MPA,…
Outreach and Engagement Committee Report
Committee Members Sally Morgan, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, ACNS-BC, (Chair) Raya Cupler, MPA, BSN, RN, NE-BC (liaison for social media) Kathy Fernandez, PhD, RN-BC, AHN-BC…
Nomination and Elections Committee Report
Committee Members Linda Baas, PhD, RN (Chair) Marjorie Vogt, PhD, DNP, APRN (Co-chair) Jean E. S. Anthony, PhD, RN, FTNSS Karen Budd, PhD, RN…
Legacy Committee Report
Committee Members Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN (Chair) Linda Baas, PhD, RN Patricia Didion, MSN, RN Debbie Freece, MS, RN Carol Jenkins,…
Governance and Compliance Committee Report
Committee Members Meghan M. Ramic, DNSc, RN, CPHQQ (Chair) Mary Beth Mathews, PhD, RN-BC(ret) Deb Arms, PhD, RN (Board Liaison) Barbara Daly, PhD, RN,…
Finance Committee Report
Committee Members Kathy, Peppe, MS, RN, FAAN (Chair) Barbara J Daly, PhD, RN, FAAN (Co-Chair and Treasurer) Deborah Arms, PhD, RN ( Board Liaison)…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee Report
Committee Members Shanell Murphy, MBA-HM, MSNLM, RN (Chair) Connie Stopper, MEd, PhD, RN (Vice Chair) Jean Anthony, PhD, RN, FTNSS Cora Arledge,…
Continuing Education Committee Report
Committee Members Barbara Brunt, MA, MN, RN, NE-BC, NPDA-BC® (Chair) Lucinda Cave, MSN, RN, NPD-BC (Vice Chair) Tahnee Andrews, PhD, MSN, RN,…
Bylaws Committee Report
Committee Members Connie Stopper, MEd, PhD, RN (Chair) Wynne Simpkins, MS, (ret) (Vice Chair) Karen Estridge, DNP, RN Laurie Hornberger, MA, BSN,…
Celebrating Nurses
The nurses listed below shared awards and accomplishments they have achieved in 2024 (listed in alphabetical order). If you see them, please…
The Power of Nurses
The theme for Nurses Week 2025 is “The Power of Nurses.” Power can be defined in many ways. Sepasi et al. (2016)…
The Need for Nurse Advocacy
Rebecca M. Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAANThis has been one of the more difficult Presidential columns for me to write. Over time,…
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care: Essential Knowledge for Nurses
Trauma is a widespread experience that can significantly impact a person’s physical and mental health. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that…
Providing Respectful Care on a Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic
In the summer of 2023, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the vibrant, yet underserved community of Higuey, Dominican…
Respect in a Red or Blue World: Is That Even Possible?
Many nurses avoid the world of public policy — capitals and statehouses and the like. I have not. I realized years ago…
ANA-Ohio | President’s Message: Elections Have Consequences
For positive and negative impact, elections have consequences. It has been reported by Callie Crossley, a well-accomplished and award-winning Boston-based radio and…
Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in
Naloxone education for nursing staff
Advanced practice providers take the lead. Takeaways: Advanced practice provider-led educational interventions are effective in increasing nursing knowledge. Increasing nursing knowledge of naloxone, opioid use disorder, and how to obtain naloxone kits offers a crucial step in improving patient access…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between 20 and 50 years of age and affects 5% of patients who arrive in the ED for non-ischemic…
CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis
Many individuals receiving hemodialysis require a central venous catheter (CVC), which places them at risk for central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition partnership with the American Society…
Hair For You
Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in physical harm and emotional distress. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only.…
Premature ventricular complexes
Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation…
Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination
The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant…
Collaboration in patient-centered care planning
Person-centered care planning ensures well-informed patients, adherence to therapy, and patient self-management confidence
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