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Oklahoma Nurses: Using our Power to Lead
Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer There is no question about the impact that nurses have on the lives of millions of people. Working on the frontline of healthcare, nurses encounter firsthand the struggles and needs of patients. This position…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as stroke care, heart failure management, and mental health services.
Moving Forward, Looking Back | Leadership Column
I had an amazing experience the other morning driving to work. I try to get my daily exercise in before I go to work. Discipline-wise, that seems to work for me. The other morning I was heading from the gym…
Join ONA and Make a Difference for Oklahoma Nurses
ONA is stronger with each new member, and together, we can advocate for improvements in healthcare and our profession.
Forensic Nursing
Every nurse, no matter the area of practice, will encounter a forensic patient making it important that the care of these patients not only adhere to the standards of nursing care but also the important aspects of the forensic and…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as stroke care, heart failure management, and mental health services.
Faith Community Nursing’s Role in Mental Health
During my 25 years as a Faith Community Nurse, I have observed the connection between health and spirituality and especially appreciate the focus on behavioral health.
Nursing Ethics and Childhood Vaccination: Upholding Evidence-Based Practice in a Changing Political Climate
Nurses have an ethical and professional obligation to provide evidence-based care, particularly when addressing public health concerns such as childhood vaccinations.
ONA | Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff but is not peer-reviewed. In today’s digital world, social media is a vital tool for connection and communication.…
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Nurses Association Announce New Program for Nurse Leaders
In a unique partnership with the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA), Oklahoma State University will provide advanced education in business, management and leadership skills designed for emerging and experienced nurse leaders. Set to launch in Fall 2025, this visionary program leverages…
Oklahoma Nurses: Using our Power to Lead
Jane Nelson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer There is no question about the impact that nurses have on the lives of millions of…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as…
Moving Forward, Looking Back | Leadership Column
I had an amazing experience the other morning driving to work. I try to get my daily exercise in before I go…
Join ONA and Make a Difference for Oklahoma Nurses
ONA is stronger with each new member, and together, we can advocate for improvements in healthcare and our profession.
Forensic Nursing
Every nurse, no matter the area of practice, will encounter a forensic patient making it important that the care of these patients…
Transforming Oklahoma Healthcare: The Impact of APRNs in Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Mental Health Services
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare delivery, especially in primary care and specialized areas such as…
Faith Community Nursing’s Role in Mental Health
During my 25 years as a Faith Community Nurse, I have observed the connection between health and spirituality and especially appreciate the…
Nursing Ethics and Childhood Vaccination: Upholding Evidence-Based Practice in a Changing Political Climate
Nurses have an ethical and professional obligation to provide evidence-based care, particularly when addressing public health concerns such as childhood vaccinations.
ONA | Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals
This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our HCM internal editorial staff…
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Nurses Association Announce New Program for Nurse Leaders
In a unique partnership with the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA), Oklahoma State University will provide advanced education in business, management and leadership…
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Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination
The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
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Pressure injuries and indwelling urinary catheters
Urethral erosion and urethral meatus pressure injuries resulting from a medical device-related pressure injury (MDRPI) frequently are overlooked, understudied, and not well understood. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
Advance care planning in the Black faith community
Advance care planning, a routine aspect of healthcare, helps individuals make decisions about future care by reviewing their values, goals, and wishes. However, many people from diverse communities feel reluctant to discuss end-of-life care wishes because of past experiences, cultural…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the…
Acute kidney injury: A quick diagnosis aids recovery
A 35-year-old man arrives at the ED with severe weakness, diarrhea, nausea, hypotension, and tachycardia, which began after he finished a 100-mile…
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
A physician authorizes medical cannabis for an 18-year-old student who lives in a college dorm in a state where cannabis is legal…
Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
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