Never Alone: The Power of Collaboration in Infusion Nursing
By Jannifer Stovall, President, Infusion Nurses Society Health care has never been a single-discipline effort. While nurses are often the constant presence at the bedside, the quality of care we provide is amplified when we work seamlessly with other disciplines—physicians, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, dietitians, and others. At the heart of excellent patient outcomes is […]
Reducing Infusion Medication Wait Time Through Workflow Optimization and OmniCell Implementation
Blending the Legacy: Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future
By Jannifer Stovall, President, Infusion Nurses Society As I step into the role of President of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), I do so with deep reverence for the leaders who have come before me—those who have laid a firm foundation of clinical excellence, professional integrity, and compassionate care. They have elevated the profession through […]
The Benefits of Serving on a Healthcare Board
Serving on a healthcare board is an enriching and impactful experience that allows professionals to influence the direction of healthcare organizations, advocate for best practices, and contribute to meaningful change. As someone who has had the privilege of serving on four nonprofit healthcare boards, I have seen firsthand how board membership can elevate careers, expand […]
Increasing Access to Home Specialty Infusions in Rural Health Care
BACKGROUND In 1886, the Benedictine Sisters of Italy and the Presentation Sisters of Ireland came to the Dakota Territory to start schools. Their faith eventually led them to build hospitals to support diphtheria and influenza epidemics. Though the 2 groups had slightly different beliefs and few resources, they remained steadfast in their dedication to their […]
The Nursing Staffing Crisis: Advocating for Safe Workplaces and Better Patient Care
As someone who has served on four nonprofit healthcare boards, I’ve seen firsthand how staffing shortages impact both patient care and the nursing profession. The nursing workforce is in crisis, and we cannot afford to stay silent. Now is the time to advocate for meaningful staffing solutions that protect patients and ensure nurses can provide […]
Preventing the Criminalization of Medical Errors: A Call to Action for Nurses
The criminalization of medical errors poses a serious threat to the healthcare workforce, undermining years of progress aimed at fostering transparency and safety in healthcare settings. When healthcare providers fear legal repercussions for unintentional mistakes, the result is a chilling effect—discouraging the reporting of errors and ultimately compromising patient safety. We must stand together to […]
INS 2025: A Record-Breaking Success in Vegas!
We’re still riding the wave of excitement from INS 2025, and what an incredible ride it was! Held in the vibrant city of Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel, this year’s Annual Meeting was nothing short of spectacular—packed with energy, innovation, collaboration, and a community more passionate than ever about advancing infusion care. A Record-Breaking […]
Evaluation and implementation of headache reduction strategies for patients receiving immunoglobin (IVIG) therapy
Immunoglobulin therapy (IG) is a common treatment administered to patients in the home and alternate site environment and has been found to be effective in treating many different disease processes including immune deficiencies and neurologically based illnesses such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, multifocal motor neuropathy and multiple sclerosis. Patients receiving immunoglobulin infusions often experience […]
Honoring The Power of Nurses™: Celebrating National Nurses Week 2025
National Nurses Week 2025 is just around the corner, and this year, the American Nurses Enterprises is shining a well-deserved spotlight on The Power of Nurses™. This celebration serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions nurses make daily across the globe and the real-life challenges they bravely face in every shift, every patient interaction, […]