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Targeted music listening therapy and post-procedure pain management: A quality improvement initiative
This improvement initiative was guided by this PICOT (patient, intervention, comparison, outcome, time) question: For nursing staff caring for adult surgical procedure patients admitted to a medical or surgical floor post-procedure (Patient), how does implementing targeted music listening therapy with patient education using teach back (Intervention) versus current practice focusing on pharmacologic pain treatment (Comparison) affect postprocedure pain management (Outcome) over 12 weeks (Time)?
Honoring Nurses Week—and the Enduring Spirit of Nursing
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
President’s Message Dawn M. Bowker,PhD, ARNP-BC, RN, CNEPresident, Iowa Nurses Association Last month, we recognized National Nurses Week, a meaningful time each year when…
A Message from the INA Executive Director
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RN As we move through the second quarter of the year, one message continues to guide our work at the…
Against cynicism: Small practices that sustain nursing
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Nursing is sustained by meaning. It’s animated by connection, purpose, and social reciprocity. Cynicism erodes meaning by reframing every effort as futile and every…
Workplace Harassment and Bullying in Academia
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Contributing Author: Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Harassment and bullying within the workplace continue to cause problems for nurses and organizations across the…
We cannot carry this alone: The case for ancillary support in nursing
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Burnout in high-acuity care is well documented. Emotional suppression, compassion fatigue, and moral distress can fracture even the most resilient clinicians. But ancillary support…
Speak Now with the Courage to Confront: An Educational Intervention to Address Bullying
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Background Nurse-to-nurse bullying is a critical issue within the nursing profession, impacting close to half of all nurses. This phenomenon, often referred to as…
Teens and cyber victimization
IA Vol. 10, No.2, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Cyber victimization (CV) among teens is characterized by targeted aggression in an electronic context. This phenomenon, including cyberbullying, cyber fraud, and cyberstalking, has serious…
Advocating for Our Communities – A Public Health Nurse’s Concerns
IA Vol. 10, No.1, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Deborah Hogan, MPH, BSN, RN, Chair, FNA Public Health Special Interest Group There are so many issues affecting the health of our communities today,…
The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care
IA Vol. 10, No.1, Iowa Nurse Reporter
CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who…
Advance care planning in the Black faith community
IA Vol. 10, No.1, Iowa Nurse Reporter
Take fear out of the conversation. Takeaways: Black community members have low rates of advance directive completion The support of a church leader or…
The Critical Role DNP Preparation Serves in Advancing Population Health
Nurses have long played vital roles in addressing the nation’s health challenges. With growing attention to health disparities, DNP programs offer preparation…
Leading with Purpose in Rural Healthcare
I began my career at Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) in January 2020, not realizing I was stepping into what would become…
From Streets to Systems: A Community Health Profile through the Nursing Lens
The state of health in America is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn,…
A Message from the INA Executive Director, March 2026
Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Director, Iowa Nurses Association I am truly humbled to serve as the Executive Director of the…
Advocacy is Caring Out Loud
As we step into a new year of progress and purpose for the Iowa Nurses Association, I am inspired by the energy,…
INA President’s Message | Dec. 2025
Dear Iowa Nurses Association Members, Dawn M. Bowker,PhD, ARNP-BC, RN, CNEPresident, Iowa Nurses Association It has been an honor to serve as…
A Message from the Past President
Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPast President, Iowa Nurses Association As we enter this new chapter for the Iowa Nurses…
Nursing education, AI, and best practices
Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images…
Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks
Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of…
AI Meets Empathy: How Nurses Balance Tech and Touch
In 2025, nurses remain the backbone of patient advocacy, ensuring each individual’s needs and rights are respected. As healthcare systems evolve to…
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As a new nurse leader, I quickly realized leadership extends far beyond staffing assignments, operational concerns, and patient flow. Leadership is emotional…
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