Meet our August Nurse of the Month: Khyle Jackson
Meet Khyle Jackson, a dedicated and experienced nurse who’s described as “an integral part of our team. We can’t imagine working without him!” He talked to us about his entry into nursing and why he loves working in Indigenous health. Hi Khyle! So tell us – how did you get into nursing? It kinda […]
Update: Measles Outbreaks in Tribal Nations
2025 has seen the biggest measles outbreak in the U.S since 1992. 165 people have been hospitalized; 3 have died. Most of the 2025 cases involve unvaccinated patients – and unfortunately, Native communities often have lower vaccination rates than the overall U.S. population. There are a few reasons for this and they’re reasons that play […]
Meet our July Nurse of the Month: Kinsie Kruger
“Her commitment to patient advocacy is so impressive” – that’s what we’re told about Kinsie Kruger. She talked to us about her adventures in nursing and ranching, including her dramatic impetus for becoming a nurse. Hi Kinsie! How long have you been a nurse? I graduated with my LPN in 2019, and my RN […]
Beyond the Bedside: How certifications can boost your nursing career
Here’s how nursing careers used to go: after becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, you embarked on a stable career and usually didn’t think much about continuing your education after that. But as healthcare’s grown more sophisticated, nurses have taken on more responsibility – and now many are earning nursing certifications to boost […]
Meet our June Nurse of the Month: Trista Nelson
This month you’ll meet nurse Trista Nelson, who comes highly praised. “I have never heard or seen her shy away from a difficult patient,” says Loida Leal, RN. “She reminds me of a duck paddling through water. Calm and collected above water, but underneath the surface, she’s going at 100mph. Through the most difficult of […]
Meet Our May Nurse of the Month, Carla Warnke!
Have you ever met a nurse who not only takes excellent care of her patients but also her fellow nurses? That’s Carla Warnke, who we’re told “is simply the kindest, hardest-working nurse who will always be by your side to help with whatever you need.” Hi Carla, thanks for talking to us! How long […]