Iowa Nurses Association

Today, we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the nation we are proud to call home, and the brave individuals whose service and sacrifice have protected those freedoms for generations.

As communities gather with family and friends, we also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the nurses, healthcare professionals, first responders, military members, and essential workers who are spending the holiday caring for others. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July!

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📣 Reminder, INA Members!

We still want to hear from you.

The INA Membership Engagement Survey remains open, and your feedback will help shape the future of member programs, educational offerings, networking opportunities, advocacy efforts, and engagement initiatives.

The survey was developed with the support of the INA Nursing Practice Committee and is an important opportunity for members to share their perspectives and priorities.

📧 Check your email for the survey link.

⏰ The survey closes Friday, July 10 at 5:00 PM.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger Iowa Nurses Association.

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the nurses across Iowa and beyond who continue to lead, advocate, educate, innovate, and care for others every single day.

Your compassion, resilience, and dedication are the true embodiment of the ANA theme: The Power of Nurses.

INA President Dawn Bowker has recorded a special message to celebrate and thank Iowa nurses for the incredible impact you make in healthcare and our communities.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/1191748071?fl=ip&fe=ec

Thank you for all that you do — not just this week, but every day.

📣 NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE 🎙️

The latest episode of Beyond the Bedside is here:
First Year, Real Talk: What New Nurses Wish You Knew

Host Dawn Bowker sits down with two nurses navigating their very first year in practice.

Together, they share honest reflections on:

✨ The transition from student to nurse
✨ Building confidence in practice
✨ The realities of the first year
✨ What new nurses truly need to succeed
✨ Fresh perspectives for nurse leaders

This candid conversation is one every nurse, educator, leader, and student should hear.

🎧 Listen now: https://omny.fm/shows/healthcom-media/first-year-real-talk-what-new-nurses-wish-you-knew

Happy Nurses Week! 💪

This week, we celebrate The Power of Nurses—and the incredible impact nurses make every day across Iowa and beyond. From bedside care to leadership, education, advocacy, and innovation—your work shapes the future of healthcare.

🎧 We’re also excited to share that a new episode of Beyond the Bedside drops later this week:

“First Year, Real Talk: What New Nurses Wish You Knew”

Hear directly from nurses in their first year as they share honest insights, challenges, and what they wish others understood about stepping into the profession.

Take time this week to celebrate yourself and your colleagues—and don’t forget to tune in!