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The Importance of Teaching the Basics of Cannabis Therapeutics for Nurses
The recent news about cannabis being rescheduled from level I (high abuse potential, no accepted medical use) to level III (moderate/low abuse potential) has added urgency to the need to address nursing education guidelines on…
Classifying AI use in writing for publication
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
As with nearly all fields, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing is controversial and evolving. Part of the challenge is a lack…
Workplace Harassment and Bullying in Academia
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
Harassment and bullying within the workplace continue to cause problems for nurses and organizations across the globe (Smith et al., 2020). Workplace harassment and…
Effects of Spirituality on Perinatal Registered Nurses
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
Introduction Spirituality in nursing practice has gained attention in high-stress environments such as perinatal care. Nurses in perinatal care not only provide physical care…
2026 KSNA Election Candidates
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
The future of KSNA is shaped by the nurses who step forward to lead. We are proud to present the candidates for the Kansas…
The 2026 Kansas Legislative session brought substantial changes to nursing licensure and education
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
House Bill 2528 requires a restructuring of the board, with all new members who must be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the…
KSNA President’s Message, August 2026
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.3
Linda Moody, DNP, MBA, RN Dear KSNA Members, As we move through 2026, I want to thank each of you for your continued dedication…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Screenings and Prenatal Care
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 99, No. 4
Prevalence: The WHO estimates that alcohol abuse is the cause of 3 million deaths each year. Alcohol abuse in the United States affects an…
Regulation Before Behavior: Why Nursing Education Must Address the Nervous System First
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.2
In nursing education, we often talk about trauma-informed care, emotional awareness, and professional behavior. Yet in classrooms and clinical settings, many students continue to…
ICE officers in the healthcare setting: What nurses need to know
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.2
As of January 20, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can now enter hospitals (as well as schools and churches) for enforcement…
Reducing falls in hospitalized patients
Kansas Nurse, KS Vol. 101, No.2
Patient falls remain a serious problem in healthcare. ECRI lists “ongoing challenges with preventing falls” as one of its top 10 patient safety concerns…
Executive Director Quarterly Report
Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCN It has been a productive and engaging few months across the association with Membership Interest Group…
Enhancing Pediatric Nursing Skills Through Simulated Burn Assessments Using Tanner’s Clinical Judgement Model
The increasing complexity of healthcare necessitates that nursing students develop strong clinical judgment skills early in their education. To address this need,…
The Squimbly* Support Plan: Bridging Awareness, Breaking Down Barriers, and Enhancing Frontline Recognition of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Through Education and Clinical Vigilance
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an umbrella term for a group of thirteen connective tissue disorders that present similar symptoms, the most recognizable…
Nurse Fatigue Creates a Dangerous Environment
Nursing fatigue costs the United States billions of dollars each year.1 Mental exhaustion can lead to mistakes, and when those mistakes affect…
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…
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…
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…
Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention in Home Healthcare
Firearm violence is a significant public health issue in the United States (U.S.) (The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory 2024). In 2022, more…
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…
Kansas Military Nursing Education Initiative
Purpose In 2017, an initiative was undertaken by Kansas nursing programs to develop a bridge program for military personnel with previous training…
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