In the wake of the tragic shooting of Alex Preti, nursing organizations across the country have released statements expressing grief, outrage, and deep concern for the safety and dignity of healthcare professionals. We have compiled some of the official responses to reflect how the profession is collectively responding to this devastating event.
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By Cara Lunsford RN CPHON – Nearly 15,000 nurses from several major New York City hospitals walked out on January 12, 2026, making it the largest nurses’ strike in the city’s history. There are many reasons for this strike, with staffing levels, workplace safety, and higher wages being the leading issues.
In November 2025, nursing was removed from the federal list of recognized “professional degree” programs, a shift that directly impacts how graduate nursing students can finance their education through federal student loans.
Humana is providing a gift of $110,000 for first-year funding to support the NOBC’s Mentoring for Success program, which will match 50 nursing students with 50 mentors who work as nurses for Humana. The mentoring program gets underway in early 2026.
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By Dr. Christine Gall – Rural health nurse leaders across the country continue to navigate a care environment marked by increasing patient acuity, limited access, rising complexity of care, and staffing models that don’t consistency support the delivery of top quality, safe and efficient care.
By Natalie Vaughn – While the holiday season can be a meaningful time to reconnect with loved ones and recharge, healthcare remains one of the few industries that doesn’t slow down. In fact, as many nurses can attest, holiday nursing stress can be especially challenging.
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By Zelda Meeker – When any healthcare provider introduces themselves as “doctor,” most patients may naturally assume they’re speaking to a physician. But what happens when the person using that title isn’t an MD, but a nurse with a doctoral degree?
At the intersection of clinical expertise and digital transformation, nursing informaticists are leading the charge in designing effective digital tools, building virtual nursing models, and ensuring ethical AI implementation. Read this HIMSS report.
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