Rhode Island State Nurses Association

04/30/2026

Meet our April Nurse Spotlight: Dr. Karen Jennings Mathis, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a nurse scientist redefining what it means to lead in nursing.

From the bedside to groundbreaking research, Karen shares how and have shaped her journey and why she’s most proud of using as a foundation to drive meaningful change.

👉 Read Karen’s full spotlight and be inspired: https://www.nursingnetwork.com/newsletters/618

04/24/2026

This year for Nurses Week, RISNA has created a series of opportunities to come together, connect, and be recognized for the essential role you play every day. Each event offers a unique way to celebrate—join us by clicking the links below!

May 3 – Nurses Night at Hot Club. Join us for a night of fun, games, and prizes. Bring your ID for 1/2 off drinks! Only $5.00 to attend. https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151691-nurses-night-at-hot-club #!registration

May 7 – State House Proclamation Ceremony. FREE event and opportunity to be part of the official proclamation recognizing Nurses Week. https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151702-nurses-week-proclamation-at-the-state-house #!registration

May 9 – Hometown Heroes Night with Rhode Island FC. We’ve partnered to offer discounted tickets so you can enjoy an exciting night of soccer with friends, family, and colleagues! https://rifc.spinzo.com/?group=rhode-island-state-nurses-association

04/20/2026

Join RISNA and Rhode Island FC on May 9th for a special Hometown Heroes Night as we celebrate Nurses Week together!

We’ve partnered to offer discounted tickets so you can enjoy an exciting night of soccer with friends, family, and colleagues.

🎟️ Secure your tickets and celebrate with us!

04/17/2026

What an incredible night at our Self-Defense for Nurses event!

From hands-on practice to real-world scenarios, our attendees showed up ready to learn, support one another, and build skills they can carry into both their professional and everyday lives.

A huge thank you to our Jiu-Jitsu instructors for bringing their expertise, energy, and practical techniques that truly resonated with everyone in the room.

04/15/2026

Save the date! We are looking forward to recognizing nurses at the state house this Nurses Week.

04/14/2026

Final call! Join us this Thursday by registering here: https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151340-self-defense-for-nurses-taking-control-of-your-safety-in-the-acute-care-setting #!registration

Only 10 days away!

Join us for our popular event, Self Defense for Nurses: Taking Control of Your Safety in the Acute Care Setting.

Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
Location: RI Nursing Education Center
Professional Development: Earn 3 contact hours

Led by professional instructors, this course focuses on practical, real-world techniques can use to protect themselves in clinical settings. Hosted in a simulation lab, participants practice with trained actors standing in as patients, creating a safe, realistic environment to build confidence and skill.

Attendees consistently share that this training far exceeds what they’ve received in their workplaces, leaving them with tangible tools they can immediately apply across a wide range of care settings. Walk away feeling empowered, prepared, and part of a stronger nursing community.

Join us for this crucial training! https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151340-self-defense-for-nurses-taking-control-of-your-safety-in-the-acute-care-setting #!registration

04/13/2026

Join us on May 3rd for our kick-off to Nurses Week at Hot Club! We'll have games, prizes, and community as a precursor to the week's activities. The first 10 people to register will receive a free pair of Clove compression socks!

Register here: https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151691-nurses-night-at-hot-club #!info

04/10/2026

is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited for some of our planned activations! Make sure to save the dates and keep an eye out for more details announced soon.

04/08/2026

Nursing is grounded in care, compassion, and professionalism. Yet too many nurses experience workplace behaviors that undermine safety and dignity, from incivility and exclusion to bullying, intimidation, threats, and physical violence.

The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® “Stand Up for Safety” 10-Day Challenge is designed to help nurses recognize workplace violence in all its forms and better understand how culture, systems, and leadership shape safety. Each day offers one focused, practical action rooted in real nursing experiences that support awareness, reflection, and shared accountability.

Change doesn’t happen all at once, or alone. Through shared learning and small, intentional steps, we can strengthen prevention, response, and reporting, and stand up for safety together. The "Stand Up for Safety” challenge begins April 6.

Join the challenge now! https://ow.ly/jbUB50YEjHF

04/07/2026

Nurses Week is almost here… and we’re ready to celebrate in a few different ways 👀

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for announcements on some fun things we have planned. You don't want to miss it!

04/06/2026

Only 10 days away!

Join us for our popular event, Self Defense for Nurses: Taking Control of Your Safety in the Acute Care Setting.

Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
Location: RI Nursing Education Center
Professional Development: Earn 3 contact hours

Led by professional instructors, this course focuses on practical, real-world techniques can use to protect themselves in clinical settings. Hosted in a simulation lab, participants practice with trained actors standing in as patients, creating a safe, realistic environment to build confidence and skill.

Attendees consistently share that this training far exceeds what they’ve received in their workplaces, leaving them with tangible tools they can immediately apply across a wide range of care settings. Walk away feeling empowered, prepared, and part of a stronger nursing community.

Join us for this crucial training! https://risna.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151340-self-defense-for-nurses-taking-control-of-your-safety-in-the-acute-care-setting #!registration

04/02/2026