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2027 Call for Board Applicants
2027 Call for Board Applicants Seeking MOLN Board of Directors Applicants! At MOLN, you can participate and lead in ways that will call on your expertise as a nurse leader while you expand opportunities for others and enable professional nursing to impact communities. Please consider volunteering your time by serving on the MOLN Board of…
Read MoreFeatured Member – June 2026
Featured Member – June 2026 Sarah Hippen, MA, BAN, NE-BC, AMB-BC, RN System Director of Nursing – Ambulatory Specialty Care Fairview How do I cope with the demanding aspects of my career? I try to spend my time purpose-driven and focused on the work that truly makes a meaningful difference for nurses, nurse leaders, and,…
Read MoreNurses Week 2026 Freebies
Nurses Week 2026 Freebies National Nurses Week 2026: Discounts, Freebies & Special Offers for Nurses National Nurses Week 2026 is here, and businesses across the country are showing appreciation for nurses and healthcare professionals with special discounts, free food and drinks, giveaways, and exclusive savings opportunities. From coffee and meals to apparel and wireless plans,…
Read MoreFeatured Member – May 2026
Featured Member – May 2026 Sarah Morgando, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NC-BC How long have you been with MOLN? I am starting my 2nd year as a member of MOLN! Do you have a favorite MOLN memory so far? My favorite memory so far is attending the 2025 fall conference in Duluth where I had the…
Read MoreMOLN Nurse Leaders Advocate at 2026 Day on the Hill
MOLN Nurse Leaders Advocate at 2026 Day on the Hill Nurse leaders from across Minnesota gathered at the Capitol on April 9 for the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) Day on the Hill—an annual opportunity to engage directly in the legislative process and advocate for the nursing profession. Throughout the day, participants connected…
Read MoreFeatured Member – April 2026
Featured Member – April 2026 Heather Hedin, MSN, RN, LSN, NCSN State School Nurse Consultant School Health Services How long have you been with MOLN? I attended the MOLN Advocacy workshop during my masters program as a class assignment 🙂 Although I didn’t join MOLN right away after that, I was introduced to this great…
Read MoreMOLN Connects with Nurse Leaders at AONL 2026
MOLN Connects with Nurse Leaders at AONL 2026 Last week, members of the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) attended the annual conference hosted by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership—a national gathering of nurse leaders focused on advancing leadership, innovation, and excellence in healthcare. During the conference, MOLN representatives connected with peers from…
Read MoreFeatured Member – March 2026
Featured Member – March 2026 Dr. Maria Raines, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CENP VP & Chief Nursing Officer University of Minnesota Medical Center & Masonic Children’s Hospital How long have you been with MOLN? I have been with MOLN since this past Spring; I had been a member in the past for many years and decided…
Read MoreFeatured Member – February 2026
Featured Member – February 2026 Christine “Tina” Kvalheim, MSN, RN Nursing Professional Development Specialist HealthPartners How long have you been with MOLN? I’ve been part of MOLN for four years, and for the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of actively contributing through poster presentations, committee work, and the mentorship program. These experiences have…
Read MoreStatement on the Death of Alex Pretti, RN
Statement on the Death of Alex Pretti, RN The Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) is holding the loved ones of Alex Pretti, the nursing teams at the Minneapolis VA, and all who worked alongside him close in our thoughts. Alex’s work as an ICU nurse reflected the very best of our profession, his…
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