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Creativity in the classroom

Deanna Vilardell |

Even in this landscape of endless platforms, apps, and video calls, there are still simple ways to engage your students and make nursing school fun! My advice? Remember to play a little.

Despite challenges and my father’s untimely death, I found solace in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, inspired by his belief in the value of listening to patients. I now teach future FNP students, fulfilling my calling in my father’s memory.

Not just a list, a lifeline

Denee Hollins |

When a friend confided in me about their LGBTQ+ identity and the discrimination they faced, we struggled to find healthcare support. Through my experiences, I discovered how critical a comprehensive list of LGBTQ+ healthcare resources truly was.

From the frontlines to the summit

Grace Kistner |

I attended the United Nations General Assembly as “just a nurse.” I didn’t think this would be unusual, given its health-centric theme, but it was—and this made the gap between talk and action more clear.

A gift from Moss

Manika Petcharat |

Watching my sibling and his wife navigate their son’s unexpected diagnosis highlighted a new research path for me. As a mental health nurse in a Buddhist family, I blended Eastern and Western mindfulness to create a tailored intervention for Thai parents.

Thinking differently

Sharon M. Weinstein |

By exploring the hidden limiting beliefs formed through your emotional responses to past events, you can start solving the right problems and bridge needed divides.

Unlocking the potential of auriculotherapy

Lorna Kwai Ping Suen |

Over the past two decades, I've dedicated my research to auriculotherapy (AT), a non-invasive and highly effective complementary therapy that stimulates specific ear points to address various health issues.

Sigma at the United Nations General Assembly

Patrick Chiu |

The UN Liaison team had the privilege of representing nurses and advocating for their pivotal role in global health policy.

A chatbot’s perspective

Janice E. Hawkins |

My recent AI conversation validated what I firmly believe: nurses are not just essential; they are the driving force behind achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Leadership potential, unleashed

Aimée Giselle Horcasitas-Tovar |

Reflecting on my enriching experience in Sigma’s Nursing Now Challenge, I've witnessed my own growth and motivation to make a meaningful impact in nursing.

Unlocking success in nursing

Chan Siu Chee |

My diverse nursing career has taken me from clinical practice to government leadership, but it was mentorship that shaped my path, unveiling treasures hidden in seizing unexpected opportunities.

Break the mental health stigma

Aimée Giselle Horcasitas-Tovar |

I’ve battled depression and anxiety for a decade. Through therapy and support from loved ones, I'm learning that seeking help for your mental health is an act of courage, not weakness, and I need you to know that, too.

Preparing future nurses for the AI-driven healthcare renaissance

Siobhán O’Connor |

The importance of teaching nursing students about artificial intelligence is growing, especially the need to understand the benefits, limitations, and risks of AI in clinical practice and education.

From humble beginnings to scholarly heights

Wenru Wang |

As I continue to push the boundaries of research, I am excited about collaborating with experts in various fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), to revolutionize patient care and inspire fellow nurses in our journey to a healthier world.

Stay interviews can hold your team together

Michelle Panock |

I drew inspiration from a supportive supervisor when I was in high school and employed the practice of "stay interviews" to rebuild trust, enhance communication, and foster employee engagement in my healthcare system.

Something out of nothing

Anthony Silva |

Against all odds, I found my calling in nursing, shaped by my mentor’s belief in my potential. Nursing saved my life, and now I champion for authentic patient care and nursing education.

Freshening up induction

Michelle Hall |

Xi Iota Chapter's recent induction ceremony at Midwestern State University was a resounding success, featuring an innovative addition: a PechaKucha presentation by a student.

Choosing compassion

Tina Marrelli |

Hospice and palliative care nursing has transformative potential. Explore our 10 compelling reasons why this specialty might be your perfect match.

Breaking barriers to recruit more nursing PhD students

Eleanor Turi |

We believe that early exposure to research, equitable funding, and improved awareness of nursing science as a potential career could help increase recruitment in nursing PhD programs.

Fostering unity and solidarity

Sarah E. Gray |

For me, the 2023 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress reinforced the significance of leadership in healthcare and the need for organizations to support caregivers worldwide through knowledge-sharing and collaboration.