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The Celebrate Nursing Breakfast was held on April 26 at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo with 22 honorees and 69 attendees.

FROM THE NNA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kim Houtwed, MBA, BSN, RN Springtime is more than just a change in seasons—it is a powerful symbol of renewal, hope, and growth. After the stillness of winter, spring arrives with a quiet, persistent energy…

FROM THE NNA PRESIDENT

Greetings to all Nebraska Nurses! Membership Assembly-Washington, D.C.-June 26-28, 2025 Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTNA As I write this article, we are preparing…

Empowering Nurses Through Nonprofit Board Leadership

Holly Sak serves as Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Nursing at Creighton University. Dr. Sak serves as a non-profit consultant, with experience in 501(c)3 leadership…

2025 Nurses Week Proclamation

Whereas, nurses in Nebraska constitute our state’s largest health care profession; and Whereas, the more than 36,000 registered nurses, advanced practice nurses and licensed…

Lifelong Learning, Leadership, and the Power of Nursing

A Conversation with Sue Schuelke, PhD, RN Sue Schuelke, PhD, RN Terry: Welcome back to another installment of our ongoing series where we spotlight…

Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Negligent Treatment and Care of an Infant, Resulting in Death

Nurse Medical License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies A regulatory board complaint may be filed against a nurse practitioner (NP) by a…

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…

Advocacy for Social Issues

NURSES, as members of the American Nurses Association (ANA), have a professional and ethical obligation to advocate for social issues that impact public health,…

2024-2025 Inaugural Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program

IN FALL 2024, the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing (UNMC CON) implemented the Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program (MEMMP). The MEMMP…

Honoring Patricia Lopez MSN, RN

LONG TIME NNA MEMBER Patricia “Pat” Lopez passed away on March 2 at her home in Lincoln after a short illness. Pat was honored…

From the NNA President, May 2025

Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTNATHE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE (LARC) works tirelessly to advocate for Nebraska nurses and patients. Meeting weekly, LARC reviews…

From the NNA Executive Director, May 2025

NURSES DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE On February 20, 2025, 30 nurses braved the -15 weather to meet at the Nebraska State Capitol…

NNF Board Members Needed

The Nebraska Nurses Foundation (NNF) is actively seeking nominations for new members to serve a 2-year term from January 2025 – December…

Nebraska School Nurses Association Update

The Nebraska School Nurses Association (NSNA), the official affiliate of the National Association of School Nurses, is in the process of planning…

Informing a Genomic Education Model: Outcomes of a Curricular Integration for Nurse Practitioner Students

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals in the United States with over 5.7 million practicing, including nearly 400,000 nurse practitioners…

What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

This content is sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Nurses Service Organization. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff…

From the NNA Executive Director, February 2025

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly elected officers and committee members. We are grateful to have you representing Nebraska Nurses and look forward to…

From the NNA President, February 2025

Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTNA Greetings to all Nebraska Nurses! Exciting new branding for the American Nurses Association (ANA) After extensive…

Don’t Shy Away from Becoming Nurse Certified

HAVE YOU EVER felt you needed to challenge yourself, forge ahead in your career, or further your education? Have you ever thought…

Nebraska Nurses Foundation — Lasting Legacy Interview Series

Justin Gripp, PharmD, MBA – NNF Board of Directors Treasurer, Community MemberTHE NNF IS PROUD TO continue our Lasting Legacy Interview Series…

Delegation — Nebraska Style

Actual delegation can be complicated but may provide the nurse with a welcome relief when patient care responsibilities are mounting. This article…

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Nursing-led M&M conferences

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Strategies to assist entry-level nursing students as they transition into practice

We’re facing more of a challenge than ever with our new graduate nurses as they transition into practice. We’re experiencing a nursing shortage, and healthcare facilities continue to lose nurses within the first 2 years of practice. The practice gap…

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