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Iowa Nurse Reporter, the official publication of the Iowa Nurses Association.

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 optimal patient care. As healthcare challenges continue to evolve, stay competitive in recruiting, retaining and protecting your team.

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 Nurses Service…

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 and yourself.…

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 INA, INF…

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 Wings: Celebrating…

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 brings. As…

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 Organization. The…

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 an emergency…

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 the professional…

Caring Without Boundaries: Embracing Inclusivity in Nursing Practice

Nursing is a profession that transcends borders, identities, and ideologies. In Iowa and across the United States, nurses care for individuals from all walks…

Join the Iowa Nurses Association for the 2025 Town Hall Series!

The Iowa Nurses Association (INA) invites you to participate in our 2025 Virtual Town Hall Series, an informal, open forum designed to spark meaningful…

Strengthening Iowa’s Nursing Workforce: Join INA in Finding the Solution

Laura L. FullerExecutive DirectorIowa Nurses Association The nursing profession stands as the backbone of Iowa’s healthcare system, providing essential care to patients…

President’s Message | Iowa Nurses Association | February 2025

I hope this message finds everyone well and staying warm as we kick off the new year. The 2025 General Assembly convened…

Congratulations to the 2024 INA Award Recipients

The Collaborative Practice Award Recipients: Carrie Melcher, BSN, RN and Mary Greely Medical Center The Collaborative Practice Award recognizes the power of…

Where Nursing Education and Practice Meet

Mary P. Tarbox, EdD, RN, INF Board of Directors ARE YOU WORKING ON an inpatient care unit now and wish that…

Stage Set for 2025 Legislative Session

THE TABLE IS NOW SET for the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, which will begin on January 13, 2025. Republicans now have a supermajority…

Preparing for 2025: Iowa Nurses Association’s Advocacy and Legislative Priorities

Kate Pace AS WE APPROACH the upcoming 2025 legislative session, the Iowa Nurses Association (INA) has been hard at work throughout the…

Iowa Nurses Foundation Awards Three Scholarships

THE IOWA NURSES FOUNDATION (INF) proudly awarded scholarships to three outstanding nurses at the Annual Conference Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 21.…

Nurses on the Frontline: Navigating and Advocating in the Legislative Arena

Dawn Bowker NURSES ARE ON THE FRONT LINES of healthcare, witnessing firsthand the challenges and needs of patients, the healthcare system, and…

Transitioning from 2024 to 2025: Recharge, Reflect, Refocus

Laura L. FullerExecutive DirectorIowa Nurses Association AS 2024 COMES TO A CLOSE and we find ourselves amidst the busy holiday season, we…

President’s Message | Iowa Nurses Association | December 2024

AS WE CLOSE THE YEAR, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible success of our Annual Conference in…

Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in

Hair For You

Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in physical harm and emotional distress. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only.…

STIs: Antibiotic resistance and treatment challenges

Since the discovery of multidrug-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, concern has grown regarding antibiotic resistance among sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This concern is especially significant for gonorrheal infections because antibiotic resistance already exists. Understanding antibiotic…

Premature ventricular complexes

Your patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she feels lightheaded and anxious. She also describes her heart as “fluttering” at times. After placing leads and electrodes…

Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks

Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows gastric emptying, which promotes weight loss and offers benefits for obesity in patients with type 2…