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Leading with the Power of Why: A Message to Nurses

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC Nursing…it’s more than just a job or career—it’s a calling. Everyday nurses face challenges, long hours, and complex issues can sometimes seem overwhelming. With each encounter, we are positioned to ask the…
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 a journey it has been so far. Across the healthcare landscape, we’ve witnessed major shifts in policy, leadership…

Webinar Series: Planning, Paying, and Managing Your Education

Invest in Your Future with SCNA + South Carolina Student Loan Corporation The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is excited to partner with the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation to bring you a powerful lineup of FREE, informative webinars designed…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF)

Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Summer is here, and as the temperatures heat up, so does the need to prepare for the coming fall. Summertime is a time for some rest, fun…

SCNA Strategic Planning

Jennifer Bell Woodley DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, SCNA Director Seat 1 Have you ever wondered, “What is Strategic Planning”? It’s a widely used term across multiple industries and disciplines. It is vital to the success of any organization or business and…

The Importance of “What If” Planning

BEYOND INVESTING. CONNECTING. It is not always possible to plan or predict life events, but in many cases, you can discuss the “what ifs” and the impact a life event could have on your assets and family. The sooner you…

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 health care resources. The churches of Lexington Presbyterian, Mt Olive CME, St Paul Missionary Baptist, Pleasant Hill Missionary…
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

Jennifer Bell Woodley DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, SCNA Director Seat 1 Have you ever wondered, “What is Strategic Planning”? It’s a widely used…

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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Premature ventricular complexes

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Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

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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 depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…