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Bridging the Generational Divide: When Healthcare Generations Become Subcultures

Joshua M. Bowers, MSN, RNThe modern healthcare workplace has become a fascinating microcosm of generational diversity, with four distinct generations working side by side: Traditionalists (born before 1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1980), and…

Touching History: A Journey Through the SCNA Archives

It’s not every day that you get to touch history. Recently, I had the privilege, alongside Immediate Past President Dr. Angela Dykes, to visit…

Standing Strong for Full Practice Authority in South Carolina

On September 10th and 11th, 2025, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA), in partnership with the Coalition for Access to Healthcare and other allies,…

Richland One School Nurses Honored with Prestigious DAISY Awards for Innovation and Impact

[Pictured Above: DAISY Award recipients Jacqueline Pitt and Suzonne Williams were recognized during a National School Nurse Day luncheon at the Lyon Street Student…

South Carolina Nurses Practitioners Lead with Excellence at AANP 2025 in San Diego

[Pictured Above: Dr. Nikki Smith receiving the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions.] San Diego, CA – June 17–22, 2025 The 2025 American…

2025 SCNA Annual Reports Presented to SCNA Membership

The reports below are a summary of the activities from the last Annual Membership Meeting that took place in October 2024 to July of…

2025 SCNA Officer and Chapter Elections: What You Need to Know

The 2025 South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) Election is just around the corner, and we want every eligible member to have the opportunity to…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF), September 2025

De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC & Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE Welcome to Fall! Although the crisp, coolness of the autumn…

Taking Another Look at Emotional Intelligence

Sherry Buie James, DNP, RN, CNE Emotional intelligence was introduced many years ago, but has not captured the widespread attention given to artificial intelligence.…

SCNA Leads with The Power of Nurses™

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN Hello, Fall… The leaves should be changing, and there should be a cool breeze in…

Join Us for the 2025 Annual State Convention: Innovate, Inspire, Impact – Shaping the Future of Nursing!

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) proudly invites all nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals to…

Leading with the Power of Why: A Message to Nurses

President’s Message Jada Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC Nursing…it’s more than just a job or career—it’s a calling. Everyday nurses face challenges,…

SCNA: A New Home, A Stronger Future

Teshieka K. Curtis-Pugh, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC, NPD, CRRN, Executive Director, South Carolina Nurses Association Well, here we are—halfway through 2025! What…

Webinar Series: Planning, Paying, and Managing Your Education

Invest in Your Future with SCNA + South Carolina Student Loan Corporation The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is excited to partner…

SCNA Unveils New Logo in Alignment with ANA’s Bold Rebrand: Embracing the Power of Nurses™

The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is proud to announce the unveiling of our new logo; an intentional shift that reflects not…

South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF)

Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Summer is here, and as the temperatures heat up,…

Empowering Nurses, Advancing Care: Why Full Practice Authority Matters in South Carolina

Marissa Bartmess, PhD, RN, SCNA Public Policy / Legislation Commission Chair Nakita Barnes, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, SCNA President-Elect In South Carolina,…

SCNA Strategic Planning

Have you ever wondered, “What is Strategic Planning”? It’s a widely used term across multiple industries and disciplines. It is vital to…

The Importance of “What If” Planning

BEYOND INVESTING. CONNECTING. It is not always possible to plan or predict life events, but in many cases, you can discuss the…

Working as a Team to Reach a Community

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Within the Lexington South Carolina community, there is a population of people with limited access to…

Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Join Us for the 2025 SCNA Annual Convention!

Nakita Barnes, DNP, ACNP-BC, PPNCP- BC, SCNA President-Elect The South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) is thrilled to invite you to our 2025…

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Effective discharge education using the teach-back method

Nonemergent visits to the ED increase healthcare costs, reduce reimbursement rates, and strain healthcare organizations and professionals. Diverting resources from patients with acute medical needs to those with less emergent concerns contributes to inefficiency and decreased overall quality of care.…

Geriatric urosepsis: Prevention and detection

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) acknowledges the complexities of treating older adults who live in LTC facilities. Stark differences in diagnostic capabilities exist between LTC facilities and acute-care hospitals, including limited access to medical supplies,…

Serotonin syndrome

A 54-year-old woman arrives at the ED with flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, and a mild fever. Her medical history includes depression, which she manages with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and recurrent migraines treated with a triptan. Two…

Comprehensive nursing approach to hepatitis B and C

HBV and HCV pose significant health risks. In their chronic form, years after initial infection, both viruses can result in severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and deaths related to viral hepatitis. Nurses have an important role to…