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The Indiana Center for Nursing (ICN), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.

06/05/2026

Impact of a Nurse:

Celebrating the incredible work of nurses every day is a privilege for Caroline Mullins, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, as the Administrator of Nursing Excellence.

Caroline guides nurses through change and recognizes both major achievements and everyday victories. She finds joy in supporting those who care for others, believing that uplifting nurses and highlighting their impact on patients, families, and one another is immensely rewarding.

Sometimes, the greatest impact comes from helping others shine. Mullins MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN

06/04/2026

Impact of a Nursing Student:

While working as a student nurse, Kamryn recognized the signs of paraphimosis, a medical emergency, and immediately alerted the patient's nurse. Drawing on knowledge gained in her health assessment course at Indiana State University, her quick action helped ensure timely treatment and prevent serious complications.

Her vigilance is a powerful reminder that nursing students make a difference every day.

Read more stories: https://ic4n.org/the-impact-of-a-nurse-indiana-stories/

06/03/2026

What impact is your work having on patients, communities, and the nursing profession?

The Indiana Center for Nursing invites abstract submissions for the 2026 Nursing Impact Summit, a statewide event that will showcase the ideas, innovations, and initiatives shaping the future of nursing.

We welcome submissions from:
✅ Nursing Students
✅ Clinical Nurses
✅ Nurse Leaders
✅ Educators
✅ Researchers
✅ Community and Healthcare Partners

Topics may include workforce development, leadership, education, quality improvement, research, evidence-based practice, community partnerships, and innovative care delivery models.

📅 Abstracts due: July 10, 2026
🎥 Virtual presentations and poster sessions
📍 Summit launches: November 2, 2026

Submit your abstract today:https://ic4n.org/2026-icn-summit-call-for-abstracts-2/

05/29/2026

What Is Nursing? A Powerful Definition from the International Council of Nurses

This inspiring video from the International Council of Nurses highlights the many dimensions of nursing and the profound impact nurses have on individuals, families, and communities around the world.

At the Indiana Center for Nursing, we celebrate the expertise, compassion, and leadership that define the nursing profession. Whether at the bedside, in the classroom, in the boardroom, or in the community, nurses are shaping healthier futures for all.

Watch the video and reflect on what nursing means to you. https://youtu.be/v2MgxyPg23M?si=rCiVLeEfINn9VCZK

ICN-International Council of Nurses

05/27/2026

Missed Session #2 of the Indiana Center for Nursing’s Igniting Change: Nursing Workforce Innovation Series?

The recording of “Virtual Reality Simulation in Nursing: Applications Across Academia and Clinical Practice” presented by Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Robison is now available on demand!

Discover the latest evidence supporting VR simulation across prelicensure, graduate, and clinical practice settings, along with Indiana-specific guidance and practical strategies for implementation.

Watch the recording and explore past sessions here:
https://ic4n.org/igniting-change-innovation-series-past-sessions-2/

05/22/2026

The Indiana Center for Nursing is pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 Nursing Impact Summit, scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026.

This year's summit will feature virtual presentations and posters that highlight innovative work, partnerships, research, workforce initiatives, and evidence-based practices led by nurses across Indiana.

We encourage nursing students, educators, clinicians, leaders, and community partners to submit abstracts that showcase the remarkable impact and innovation occurring throughout our state.

Abstract submissions for virtual presentations and posters will be accepted until July 10, 2026.

Submit your abstract here: https://ic4n.org/2026-icn-summit-call-for-abstracts-2/

Registration for Nursing Impact 2026 will open in October 2026.

05/12/2026

Perioperative nurses are more than part of the surgical team—we are patient advocates during life’s most vulnerable moments, providing safety, comfort, dignity, and compassion every step of the way.

View the full story and more inspiring Indiana nursing stories: https://ic4n.org/the-impact-of-a-nurse-indiana-stories/

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05/11/2026

One encounter changed my nursing practice forever.

As a home care nurse, I cared for a young man dying from bone cancer. Despite pain and difficult circumstances, he remained positive, courageous, and hope-filled until the very end.

In his final moments, I watched a tear run down his cheek. As I left his room, I experienced something I had never felt before — joy in the midst of sorrow.

In that moment, I knew my nursing would never be the same.

That experience led me to faith community nursing, a calling that has now shaped more than 30 years of my life and practice.

For this, I am forever grateful. Erlenbaugh-Gaddis

05/09/2026

As a nursing educator and author, I have the privilege of helping shape the next generation of nurse practitioners and leaders.

But the best moments?

The instant when a complex concept suddenly clicks, confidence shines through, and a student realizes, “I can do this.”

Those moments are why nursing educators teach.
Those moments are why we write.
And those moments continue to inspire me every single day.

Read more: https://ic4n.org/the-impact-of-a-nurse-indiana-stories/

05/07/2026

🏡💙 The Impact of a Nurse 💙🏡

During a routine home visit with a client who was 33 weeks pregnant, a nurse noticed subtle but serious warning signs — facial swelling and elevated blood pressure. Although the client felt “fine,” the nurse recognized the potential signs of preeclampsia and immediately contacted the OB provider.

➡️ The client was assessed, her blood pressure continued to rise, and within two days, her baby boy was born prematurely.

➡️ Thanks to early intervention and nursing expertise, both mom and baby are doing well today.

This is the power of nursing: prevention, education, advocacy, and action when it matters most. Nurses make a life-saving difference every single day. Falls, Nurse-Family Partnership, Baldwin, Elizabeth Sigler

✨ Read more inspiring nursing impact stories from across Indiana:

https://ic4n.org/the-impact-of-a-nurse-indiana-stories/

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