INA promotes professional nursing and provides a unified voice for nursing in Iowa and advocates for the health and well-being of all people. πŸ’‰

Iowa, USA
Joined December 2009
πŸ† What a night at the 2026 INA Awards Ceremony & Trivia Night! We celebrated nursing excellence, shared laughs, and enjoyed some friendly competition! πŸ₯‡ Congratulations to The Young & The Restless for taking first place in trivia! β€οΈπŸ’™ #StrongerTogether #IowaNurses
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πŸ’™ Celebrating Excellence in Nursing! πŸ† Congratulations to our 2026 INA Award recipients! Your leadership, compassion, and dedication inspire us and strengthen nursing across Iowa. Together, we are #StrongerTogether! #IowaNurses #INAAwards2026
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🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO! Iowa nurses, join us for STRONGER TOGETHER β€” the 2026 INA Annual Conference! πŸ“… Oct. 27–28 πŸ“ Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames Connect. Learn. Lead. Register today: iowanurses.org/page-1075445 #IowaNurses #INA2026
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🩺 Iowa nurses are Stronger Together! Join us for the 2026 INA Annual Conference in Ames. πŸ“… Oct. 27: Preconference + Awards Ceremony πŸ“… Oct. 28: Annual Conference πŸ“ Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Connect. Learn. Be inspired. ❀️ Register ➑️ iowanurses.org/page-1075445
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πŸ“£ Call for Posters & Abstracts! Share your work at the 2026 INA Annual Conference: Stronger Together. πŸ—“οΈ Present: October 28 ⏰ Submit by: September 27 at 10 PM CST Apply: form.jotform.com/26236732357…
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25 years ago today, September 11 changed our nation and our world forever. We remember the lives lost. We honor the first responders, healthcare professionals, service members & everyday people who answered tragedy with extraordinary courage. 25 years later, we will never forget.
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INA is seeking motivated members for its Membership Engagement Task Force! Help identify new ways to connect with members and develop an engagement action plan for the INA Board. Apply by Sunday, 9/13, at 10 PM CST: form.jotform.com/26239588460…
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⏰ INA Award nominations close TOMORROW! Help recognize those making a difference in nursing and healthcare across Iowa. πŸ† πŸ“… Aug. 26 | ⏰ 10 PM CST Nominate: form.jotform.com/26216686177… #IowaNurses #INAAwards
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πŸ† 2026 INA Award Nominations are OPEN! Know an outstanding nurse, APRN, educator, leader, or healthcare partner? Nominate them today! ⏰ Deadline: Aug. 26, 2026 β€’ 10 PM CST πŸ”— form.jotform.com/26216686177… Help us recognize excellence in Iowa nursing! #IowaNurses
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New EPISODE: Beyond the Bedside What happens when nurses lead with innovation? Join Heidi Shedenhelm and Brianne Bakken as they discuss how design thinking can transform patient care, engage teams, and shape the future of healthcare. 🎧 Listen now: omny.fm/shows/healthcom-medi…
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⏰ Final Reminder! The INA Membership Engagement Survey closes Friday, July 10 at 5:00 PM. Your feedback will help shape the future of INA and strengthen member programs, education, advocacy, and engagement. πŸ“§ Check your email for the survey link before it closes!
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Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish and the people whose courage and sacrifice have made them possible. Thank you to the nurses, healthcare professionals, first responders, military members, and essential workers serving our communities today. Happy 4th of July!β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™
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πŸŽ™οΈ New Episode Available! Beyond the Bedside: Advocacy in Action explores the legislative review process, the work of INA's Public Policy Committee, and how nurses help shape healthcare policy. 🎧 Listen now: omny.fm/shows/healthcom-medi…
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πŸ“£ INA Members: We want your feedback! The INA Membership Engagement Survey is now open. Help shape the future of member programs, education, advocacy, and engagement. πŸ“§ Check your email for survey details. ⏰ Survey closes July 10 at 5:00 PM. #IowaNurses #INA
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INA is seeking members interested in serving on the Education Committee! Help support educational programming and member engagement throughout the year. Check your email for details and the interest survey link. πŸ“… Survey deadline: June 12, 2026 πŸ“§ [email protected]
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This Memorial Day, the Iowa Nurses Association honors current and retired military members, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and their families. Your courage. Their sacrifice. Our freedom. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Today and every day, we are forever grateful. #MemorialDay #HonorRemember
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As Nurses Week comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible nurses across Iowa who lead, care, advocate, educate, and inspire every day. ❀️ INA President Dawn Bowker shares a special message of appreciation and celebration. Watch here: vimeo.com/1191748071?fl=ip&f…
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πŸŽ™οΈ NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE First Year, Real Talk: What New Nurses Wish You Knew Two early-career nurses share honest insight into the realities of the first year of nursing, building confidence, and what new nurses truly need to succeed. 🎧 Listen now: omny.fm/shows/healthcom-medi…
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Happy #NursesWeek πŸ’ͺ Celebrating The Power of Nurses and the impact you make every day. New episode of Beyond the Bedside drops this week: β€œFirst Year, Real Talk: What New Nurses Wish You Knew” Real talk from new nurses. Don’t miss it. #ThePowerOfNurses #NurseLife
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🎧 It’s been one week since the launch of the INA podcast, Beyond the Bedside: Charting New Paths. Haven’t listened yet? Now’s the perfect time. > Podcast: omny.fm/shows/healthcom-medi… > Feedback: form.jotform.com/26066829775…
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