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Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association

SCNA: A New Home, A Stronger Future

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Well, here we are—halfway through 2025! What…

SCNA Strategic Planning

Have you ever wondered, “What is Strategic Planning”? It’s a widely used term across multiple industries and disciplines. It is vital to…

Working as a Team to Reach a Community

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Within the Lexington South Carolina community, there is a population of people with limited access to…

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Implementation of a discharge lounge

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