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Future Nurses, Present Advocates: A Nursing Student’s NSNA Convention Experience

Capitol Beat

The NSNA hosts a network of over 50,000 members to foster professional development opportunities for nursing students. Ryan Barrett, the newly-elected 2025-2026 NSNA President, captured this best in his acceptance speech: There’s an old saying in advocacy: ‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.’

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

The campaign features RNs discussing the intersections between nursing professional development, high-level patient care, and their own health and well-being. “And when nurses are at their all-around best, patients receive the best care.” Once you put those initials behind your name, it’s a big deal.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Where Do We Go From Here?

The Relentless School Nurse

Grow Professionally, Speak Strategically Even in challenging times, school nurses must continue to grow and lead. Attending professional development, sharing data, and making your work visible to administrators and community stakeholders is crucial. Small shifts in systems can create meaningful increases in time and energy.

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NJSNA Region Reports | June 2025

American Nurse

The congressional requests are for supporting the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in fiscal year 2026, co-sponsoring and passing the PRECEPT Nurses Act, and joining the Congressional Nursing Caucus. Megan, along with other nurses, was advocating for America’s nursing and health care needs.

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Celebrate Nurses: Human by Birth – Hero by Choice

Healthy Workforce Institute

Looking to give your nurses something meaningful for Nurses Week 2026? From one nurse to another I appreciate you, I honor you, and Im proud to stand beside you. Happy Nurses Month! Contact us at wecare@healthyworkforceinstitute.com to learn more about our keynotes and skill-building programs designed to uplift, inspire, and empower.

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Promoting Mental Health Awareness: OTD Students Create Education Course for Pate Rehabilitation

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In an inspiring demonstration of community engagement and professional development, five Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students from the University of St. ” Want to know more about our MOT program? Brown has a placement at Pate and is interested in neurorehabilitation.

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Self-care within hospice and palliative care nursing

American Nurse

Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. In addition, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s 2023–2026 research agenda made the well-being and self-care of palliative care and hospice clinicians a research priority.