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Cannabinoid medications are becoming increasingly common in clinical practice, requiring nurses to understand both the science behind these treatments and their professional responsibilities when caring for patients using them. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system – a network of receptors found throughout the brain, nervous system, and immune system that…

When standard medications stop working effectively, healthcare professionals face one of their most challenging situations. Treatment-resistant conditions occur when patients don’t respond to the usual first-line therapies, leaving them with ongoing symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life. These situations affect millions of Americans, from chronic pain sufferers who find little relief from traditional…

Integrative and complementary therapies are becoming increasingly common in modern nursing practice. Complementary medicine refers to non-conventional treatments used alongside traditional medical care, while alternative medicine replaces conventional treatment entirely. Today, most healthcare settings focus on complementary approaches that work together with standard medical treatments. Recent surveys show that approximately 38% of American adults use…

Palliative care nursing represents a specialized field focused on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. Unlike hospice care, which specifically serves patients in their final months of life, palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments at any disease stage. This approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while…

Chronic pain affects over 50 million adults in the United States, making it one of the most significant healthcare challenges facing our communities today. Unlike acute pain that serves as a protective warning signal, chronic pain persists beyond three to six months and often continues without clear medical benefit. This persistent pain creates a complex…

Every day, across hospital corridors, rural clinics, and community health centers, Tennessee nurses quietly transform the lives of the people in their care. They are the steady hand at the bedside, the voice that advocates for patients who cannot speak for themselves, and the professional whose expertise is called upon in moments of crisis and…

Nursing is not just a profession — it is the backbone of healthcare delivery and one of the most demanding careers a person can choose. Recognizing the sacrifices and continuous learning demands placed on nurses, the Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF) was created to provide meaningful, lasting support to nursing professionals across the state. Established in…

Nurses are the backbone of Tennessee’s healthcare system. With more than 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) practicing across the state, their voices carry tremendous weight — not just in hospital corridors, but in the halls of the Tennessee General Assembly. The Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA), founded in 1905, is the professional organization that amplifies those voices,…

Nursing is not just a career — it is a calling that demands continuous learning, professional support, and a strong collective voice. For registered nurses in Tennessee, the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) offers exactly that. As the state’s premier professional nursing organization and the official constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), TNA has…

For more than 120 years, the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) has served as the professional home for registered nurses across the Volunteer State. Founded in 1905, TNA is the oldest and most established nursing organization in Tennessee, functioning as the state’s constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) — the largest professional organization representing…