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AI Meets Empathy: How Nurses Balance Tech and Touch

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In 2025, nurses remain the backbone of patient advocacy, ensuring each individual’s needs and rights are respected. As healthcare systems evolve to address new challenges—technological advancements, shifting patient expectations, and persistent quality gaps—advocacy has never…

INA President’s Message | Dec. 2025

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Dear Iowa Nurses Association Members, Dawn M. Bowker,PhD, ARNP-BC, RN, CNEPresident, Iowa Nurses Association It has been an honor to serve as President-Elect and…

A Message from the Past President

IA Vol. 9, No.4, Iowa Nurse Reporter

Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPast President, Iowa Nurses Association As we enter this new chapter for the Iowa Nurses Association, I…

Nursing education, AI, and best practices

IA Vol. 9, No.4, Iowa Nurse Reporter

Within healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, supports personalized treatment plans, and aids the prediction of patient outcomes using algorithms to analyze medical images and detect…

Smarter Every Shift: Developing a Nursing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy That Clicks

IA Vol. 9, No.4, Iowa Nurse Reporter

Since the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, healthcare has faced a critical question: How can we harness the potential of this transformative…

INA President’s Message | Sept. 2025

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Dear INA Members, Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPresidentIowa Nurses Association As we move through another eventful quarter, I want to extend my appreciation for…

A Message from the INA Executive Director | Sept. 2025

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Dear INA Members, Kristen Vencl, INA Executive Director It is with deep gratitude and great enthusiasm that I step into the role of Executive…

Change: From Cocoon to Wings

IA Vol. 9, No.3, Iowa Nurse Reporter

Education Committee Update The Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Education Committee has been actively planning engaging educational opportunities for members, including quarterly virtual town halls…

Iowa Legislative Session | Sept. 2025

IA Vol. 9, No.3, Iowa Nurse Reporter

The Iowa Legislature wrapped up its work for the year on May 15 after three consecutive 18+ hour days. During this time they managed…

Join Us for Our Upcoming Town Hall: Code Lavender

IA Vol. 9, No.3, Iowa Nurse Reporter

The Iowa Nurses Association (INA) invites nursing leaders across the state to a free virtual town hall meeting focused on advancing nurse wellbeing and retention in today’s challenging…

Addressing Obesity Bias: The Opportunity for Nurses to Impact Change

IA Vol. 9, No.3, Iowa Nurse Reporter

Introduction Obesity is a significant chronic disease affecting millions globally. Obesity is linked to a variety of comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obstructive…

Nurse License Protection Case Study: Failure to accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with the nurse’s education, experience, knowledge and abilities

A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer,…

Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor high fall risk patient; failure to educate family on fall prevention

Nurse Medical Malpractice Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO and CNA This is sponsored content and is supplied by…

Creating a Healthy Haven: The Key to Healthcare Workforce Stability

A healthy work environment has become the impetus for not only recruiting and retaining healthcare workers but is also the cornerstone for…

Self-Care Positive Self-Talk

Taking time for yourself may sound selfish but it just may be the best thing you can do for those around you…

Support the Future of Nursing through the Iowa Nurses Foundation

Join us in empowering the next generation of nurses by supporting the Iowa Nurses Foundation (INF). As the philanthropic arm of the…

2025 INA Annual Conference

Call for Speakers & Posters We’re seeking dynamic and engaging speakers and poster posters for our 2025 Annual Conference, “From Cocoon to…

President’s Message | Iowa Nurses Association | June 2025

Greg Opseth, MHA, BSN, RNPresidentIowa Nurses AssociationDear INA Members, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the renewal that spring…

Nurse License Protection Case Study: Neglecting an ED patient in need of nursing care; failing to maintain an accurate healthcare information record

Nurse License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service…

Human Trafficking: How Can We Help

This article regarding human trafficking (HT) is the second in the series and will address how to implement a screening tool in…

Apply for an Iowa Nurses Foundation Scholarship

The Iowa Nurses Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Iowa Nurses Association with a mission to promote and support…

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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…