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DNA is the oldest, largest, and most inclusive professional association for all of Delaware’s Nurses.
MISSION: Strengthen the Nursing Profession.
VISION: Shape the future of healthcare through innovations in nursing.
VALUES: Innovation. Belonging. Advocacy. Excellence.

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Reclaiming the Nurse Within: Self-Care as an Ethical Imperative

When Caring Starts to Cost Too Much I still remember sitting in my car after a long 12-hour shift, hands on the steering wheel, wondering how something I loved so much could leave me feeling…

DNA New, Renewing, and Returning Members

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

September 1 – November 30, 2025 Per DNA and ANA bylaws, all members of either association must have an active license to practice nursing…

My Journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was not simply a career choice for me; it was a calling shaped by life experience, perseverance, and…

Important Advice for the ‘Sandwich Generation’

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

If you’re between the ages of 35 and 60, you may be feeling a financial pinch from both your growing — or grown —…

Advancing Nurse Wellbeing Through Innovation: Inside ChristianaCare’s New Wellbeing Steer and Council

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

At ChristianaCare, nurse wellbeing is more than an initiative—it’s a strategic priority. Recognizing that a thriving nursing workforce is essential for delivering exceptional care,…

Embark on the Publishing Journey and Sail to Success!

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

Are you considering writing for publication but don’t quite know where to start or whether you have the expertise to write an article? If…

Remarks to 2025 ANA Leadership Summit

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

Good morning, colleagues, Jennifer-Mensik-Kennedy It is truly a privilege to welcome you to the Leadership Summit and the opening day of Leadership Council—one of…

Leadership Summit 2025 – A Report from the DNA President

DE Vol. 51, No.1, DNA Reporter

The 2025 Leadership Summit focused on strengthening nursing leadership, governance, and innovation nationwide. I attended on behalf of the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA) to…

Making Your LPN License Renewal Go Smoothly

DE Vol. 50, No.4, DNA Reporter

For Delaware LPNs, December marks the beginning of the license renewal period. The renewal period is open until February 28th to avoid the late…

Should Breaking News Alter Your Investment Strategy?

DE Vol. 50, No.4, DNA Reporter

More than ever before, investors are inundated with news alerts and headlines on market-moving events. The 24/7 news cycle, social media and technology have…

Innovating Academic-Practice Partnerships for Student & Novice Nurse Success

DE Vol. 50, No.4, DNA Reporter

FOCUS ON FIRST STATE NURSING INNOVATION After the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems and academic institutions have faced exacerbated shortages of nursing personnel and faculty.…

An Integrative Energy-based Approach to Health and Wellness

HEALING TOUCH PROGRAM “It would be great if our staff could begin each day like this on the unit!” “I feel calm…

Translational Simulation: Beyond Training to System Transformation

Have you ever considered simulation beyond its use for education? Many of us may have triggering memories from nursing school or annual…

What Nurses Need to Know About Medical Aid in Dying, Delaware’s New End-of-Life Care Option

In May 2025, Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer signed House Bill 140, the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End-of-Life Options Act, into law, authorizing the…

Delaware Nurses Association: Your Place to Lead, Advance, and Innovate

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT The Delaware Nurses Association provides platforms for nurses to lead, advance, and innovate in the profession of nursing and…

Healthy Nurses at the Heart of a Healthier Delaware

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Delaware is charting a new course in health care—one rooted in prevention, equity, workforce empowerment and personal safety for healthcare…

Nurses Leadership and Maintaining the Art and Science of Nursing

President’s Message Nursing has evolved dramatically in recent decades, increasingly shaped by technological innovation and scientific discovery. While these advancements have strengthened…

Taking the Pulse on Nursing Education

Guest Editor Nursing education is at a critical turning point. It is essential to ask: “Are student nurses being adequately prepared for…

Substance Use Disorder: A Gap in Nursing Education

The 2024 Gallup Poll identified the nursing profession as the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd year in a row.…

Exploring the Opportunities and Mitigating the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education

The recent and rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have generated both excitement and concern in higher education. Opportunities for AI in…

Early Identification and Intervention of At-Risk Nursing Students

The Delaware Technical Community College associate degree in nursing program (ADN) is based on the principle of mastery learning. In this model,…

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Nurses frequently need to ask personal and sensitive questions, even in the absence of an established therapeutic relationship. Through typical healthcare interactions, disclosures about violence, risk, and firearm ownership may arise. However, nurses receive little or no education, training, or…

Elevating the transition-to-practice experience

In 2022, The merger of two regional health systems gave rise to a healthcare enterprise covering six states and employing nearly 3,000 prospective newly licensed nurses (NLNs) who graduated from an accredited program and had less than 6 months of…

The best career advice I was ever given

The best career advice I was ever given did not arrive in a hospital corridor, a simulation lab, or a leadership institute. It arrived in a quiet office, before I earned my first paycheck as a nurse. I can still…

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The United Nations Population Fund and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNPFA-UNICEF) Global Program to End Child Marriage cites ending child…

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