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Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Shaping the Future of Nursing

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The 2025 SCNA Annual Convention was nothing short of extraordinary. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hilton Head’s beaches, the Sonesta Resort provided the perfect blend of relaxation, inspiration, and professional growth. From cultural celebration…

Get Ready for 2026!

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Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Bring on 2026! Can you believe we have made…

Call for 2026 Nominations

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All You Need to Know The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for member suggestions for the 2026 election. Nominations are due May 1st. In…

Pour Yourself a Glass and Settle In…

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Introducing Sweet Tea & Stethoscopes: Spilling the Tea on Nursing and Beyond in South Carolina! The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is thrilled to…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF)

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Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC We’re dreaming of a White Christmas! As nurses traditionally have worn…

The Power of Partnership: SCNA Organizational Affiliates Leading the Way in 2026

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The strength of the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has always been rooted in its people, our passionate members, and the powerful partnerships we…

From the Hill to the Hyatt: ANA Leading the Charge in D.C.

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Insiders’ Perspective on the 2025 ANA Hill Day & Membership Assembly From June 26–28, 2025, more than 500 nurses from across the country gathered…

Nursing Innovation

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Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Nursing shortages, staff burnout, rising healthcare costs, and inconsistencies in innovation across organizations continue to pose challenges to…

Nursing Student Peer Mentorship for Academic Success

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Abstract This study investigated the impact of a peer-to-peer mentorship program on nursing students’ academic success and well-being. Thirty-five upper-level nursing students mentored 35…

Celebrating Leadership, Community, and a Transformative Partnership Between NPHub and the South Carolina Nurses Association

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New Member Benefit Atlanta, GA — NPHub, the nation’s leading platform for nurse practitioner (NP) clinical placements, is proud to announce a new partnership…

Touching History: A Journey Through the SCNA Archives

It’s not every day that you get to touch history. Recently, I had the privilege, alongside Immediate Past President Dr. Angela Dykes, to visit…

Standing Strong for Full Practice Authority in South Carolina

On September 10th and 11th, 2025, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA), in partnership with the Coalition for Access to Healthcare and…

Bridging the Generational Divide: When Healthcare Generations Become Subcultures

Joshua M. Bowers, MSN, RNThe modern healthcare workplace has become a fascinating microcosm of generational diversity, with four distinct generations working side…

Richland One School Nurses Honored with Prestigious DAISY Awards for Innovation and Impact

[Pictured Above: DAISY Award recipients Jacqueline Pitt and Suzonne Williams were recognized during a National School Nurse Day luncheon at the Lyon…

South Carolina Nurses Practitioners Lead with Excellence at AANP 2025 in San Diego

[Pictured Above: Dr. Nikki Smith receiving the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions.] San Diego, CA – June 17–22, 2025 The…

2025 SCNA Annual Reports Presented to SCNA Membership

The reports below are a summary of the activities from the last Annual Membership Meeting that took place in October 2024 to…

2025 SCNA Officer and Chapter Elections: What You Need to Know

The 2025 South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) Election is just around the corner, and we want every eligible member to have the…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF), September 2025

De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC & Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE Welcome to Fall! Although the crisp, coolness of…

Taking Another Look at Emotional Intelligence

Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Emotional intelligence was introduced many years ago, but has not captured the widespread attention given to…

SCNA Leads with The Power of Nurses™

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN Hello, Fall… The leaves should be changing, and there should be a cool…

Join Us for the 2025 Annual State Convention: Innovate, Inspire, Impact – Shaping the Future of Nursing!

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) proudly invites all nurses, nursing students, and healthcare…

Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in

Suicide left ventricle after TAVR: Prevention and intervention

Ms. Lisa Sloan*, a 75-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, severe aortic stenosis, combined systolic and diastolic heart failure, and asthma, undergoes uncomplicated transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). When she arrives in the post-anesthesia care unit,…

Bereaved parents and perceptions of hope

Bereaved parental perspectives on hope during their child’s cancer journey can prove complex and subjective. Hope, which can alleviate distress, is difficult to define. In the face of good outcomes or a favorable prognosis, families direct hope toward a cure…

Trauma and its impact on health

Trauma changes us. This powerful emotional experience of terror or stress affects biology and immune function, reminding us of the connection between the mind and body. Learn about the connection between trauma and immune function and the implications for nursing…

Teens and cyber victimization

Cyber victimization (CV) among teens is characterized by targeted aggression in an electronic context. This phenomenon, including cyberbullying, cyber fraud, and cyberstalking, has serious implications for adolescent mental health, contributing to issues like depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional distress.

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…

Dress for success: Wound dressing basics

Some nurses find wound dressing selection intimidating and frustrating. Businesswire estimates that more than 5,000 wound care products exist in the United…

Effective discharge education using the teach-back method

Emergency department providers frequently manage non-acute health issues, which could be more effectively addressed in other healthcare settings. This trend is evident…

Geriatric urosepsis: Prevention and detection

Despite extensive research and updates to practice guidelines, urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain a common occurrence within long-term care (LTC) facilities. The…