Iowa Nurses Association

Iowa Nurses Association The professional organization of registered Nurses in Iowa Our vision statement is INA is an advocate for Iowa Nurses.

The mission of the Iowa Nurses Association promotes professional nursing by providing a unified voice for nursing in Iowa and advocating the health and well-being of all people. Together, we promote the growth of the profession, guide nursing practice, and monitor current issues in nursing. Our strength is to stay engaged, by advocating for and connecting with Iowa nurses in the divers, dynamic health care environment.

🎧 Have you listened yet?It’s been one week since the Iowa Nurses Association launched the very first episode of our podc...
03/23/2026

🎧 Have you listened yet?

It’s been one week since the Iowa Nurses Association launched the very first episode of our podcast, Beyond the Bedside: Charting New Paths — and we’re still excited to share it with you!

If you haven’t had a chance to listen yet, now is a great time to tune in. We invite you to hear how nurses are shaping healthcare in innovative and inspiring ways beyond traditional roles.

We would also love your feedback on our inaugural episode.

> Feedback: https://form.jotform.com/260668297751066

> Podcast Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/healthcom-media/episode-1-beside-the-bedside-charting-new-paths

🎙️ Listen today and join the conversation.

Today we celebrate Certified Nurses Day and recognize the dedication, expertise, and leadership of nurses who have achie...
03/19/2026

Today we celebrate Certified Nurses Day and recognize the dedication, expertise, and leadership of nurses who have achieved national board certification.

Certification represents a commitment to professional excellence, lifelong learning, and delivering the highest quality care to patients and communities.

The Iowa Nurses Association is proud to celebrate certified nurses across our state who lead the way in improving patient outcomes and strengthening healthcare.

đź’™ Join us in thanking and honoring certified nurses today!

🎙️ New Podcast Episode is LIVE!We are excited to launch the very first episode of Beyond the Bedside, the official podca...
03/16/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode is LIVE!

We are excited to launch the very first episode of Beyond the Bedside, the official podcast of the Iowa Nurses Association.

In this premiere episode, INA President Dawn Bowker shares the vision behind the podcast and explores how nurses across Iowa are charting new paths in leadership, advocacy, education, innovation, and community impact.

Whether you are a bedside nurse, student, leader, or healthcare partner, this episode will inspire you to see the powerful influence nurses have on the future of healthcare.

🎧 Listen here:
https://omny.fm/shows/healthcom-media/episode-1-beside-the-bedside-charting-new-paths

⏰ The wait is almost over.Tomorrow, the Iowa Nurses Association launches our new podcast Beyond the Bedside.Join us as w...
03/15/2026

⏰ The wait is almost over.

Tomorrow, the Iowa Nurses Association launches our new podcast Beyond the Bedside.

Join us as we explore leadership, advocacy, innovation, and the future of healthcare through the voice of nursing.

🎧 Episode 1 drops tomorrow
👉 Follow our page so you don’t miss it.

🎙️ We’re getting ready to launch Beyond the Bedside — and we want to hear from YOU.What topics would you like us to disc...
03/14/2026

🎙️ We’re getting ready to launch Beyond the Bedside — and we want to hear from YOU.

What topics would you like us to discuss in future podcast episodes?

đź’¬ Leadership challenges
đź’¬ Workplace advocacy
đź’¬ Innovation in care
đź’¬ Nurse well-being
đź’¬ Healthcare policy
đź’¬ Something else?

Drop your ideas in the comments or via this link: https://form.jotform.com/260668297751066

Your voice will help shape the conversation.

Podcast launches March 16!

🎙️ Nursing goes beyond the bedside — and so does the conversation.The Iowa Nurses Association’s new podcast will explore...
03/13/2026

🎙️ Nursing goes beyond the bedside — and so does the conversation.

The Iowa Nurses Association’s new podcast will explore leadership, advocacy, innovation, and the issues shaping healthcare across our state.

✨ Launching March 16
đź‘€ Stay tuned for Episode 1

This is your space to listen, learn, and be inspired.

🎙️ COMING MONDAY: Our voices. Our stories. Our profession.The Iowa Nurses Association is proud to launch our brand-new p...
03/12/2026

🎙️ COMING MONDAY: Our voices. Our stories. Our profession.

The Iowa Nurses Association is proud to launch our brand-new podcast, Beyond the Bedside — a space to explore the real issues impacting nurses, healthcare, and our communities.

Join us for our very first episode as we go beyond the daily shift to talk leadership, advocacy, innovation, and the future of nursing in Iowa.

đź“… First episode drops Monday
👉 Follow our page and stay tuned!

🎙 Something new is coming for nurses in Iowa!The Iowa Nurses Association is excited to launch our brand-new podcast seri...
03/09/2026

🎙 Something new is coming for nurses in Iowa!

The Iowa Nurses Association is excited to launch our brand-new podcast series: Beyond the Bedside.

Our first episode — Introduction to Beyond the Bedside — drops March 16, 2026.

This new podcast will highlight the influence, leadership, innovation, and stories shaping nursing across Iowa. From bedside care to advocacy, leadership, education, and beyond, we’ll explore the many ways nurses are impacting healthcare.

Join us as we kick off this exciting new platform for conversation and connection within the nursing community.

Stay tuned for Episode 1 and future conversations that go Beyond the Bedside.

02/21/2026

🎉 Introducing the Iowa Nurses Association Swag Store—our newest initiative!

We’re excited to launch this brand new venture for INA members and supporters. You can now purchase INA-branded apparel and gear, and a portion of every purchase will support the Iowa Nurses Association and our work for nurses across Iowa.

👉 Shop directly here:
https://iowanursesassociation2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thank you for supporting INA and showing your nursing pride! đź’™

đź’™ Thank you to everyone who joined us for INA Legislative Day!We are so grateful to our nurses, students, leaders, and a...
02/14/2026

đź’™ Thank you to everyone who joined us for INA Legislative Day!

We are so grateful to our nurses, students, leaders, and advocates who took time to share their voices and champion the future of nursing in Iowa. Your passion, professionalism, and commitment to patient care truly make a difference.

Legislative Day reminds us that when nurses show up, policy changes, communities benefit, and the future of healthcare becomes stronger. This is just the beginning—exciting things are ahead for the Iowa Nurses Association, and we can’t wait to continue this work together.

📸 Swipe through for highlights from an inspiring day at the Capitol!

01/28/2026

Nurses are powerful advocates—and we need your voice at the table.

Join the Iowa Nurses Association for Legislative Day on February 11 in Des Moines as we come together to advocate for policies that protect nurses, patients, and our communities.

Whether this is your first advocacy event or you attend every year, your presence makes a difference.

👉 Register here: https://iowanurses.org/2026-INA-Legislative-Day

Let’s show up strong for nursing in Iowa.

01/26/2026

Alex Pretti, a registered nurse, was killed in a horrifying shooting at the hands of federal law enforcement. Alex’s life mattered, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) denounces his killing and the circumstances surrounding it.

We ask all nurses to visit https://ow.ly/sGMn50Y3L57 to send a letter to your members of Congress. Let them know that nurses demand immediate action.

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