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.
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
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.
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Starts December 4th in Anaheim CA – Transform is AACN’s national conference specifically designed for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and/or master’s nursing programs. This annual gathering of nursing faculty features thought leaders who are redefining how professional nurses are educated and how they practice and provides opportunity for networking with colleagues and peers.
By Natalie Bridges MSN FNP-BC – I was once on the other side of the call light. Now I’m the one answering it. I remember standing over an ICU patient at his bedside, the tape already disconnected from his NG tube, telling him how uncomfortable it was going to be to have it removed.
By Zelda Meeker – Nurses are often expected to manage too much, too fast, making it harder to stay focused during high-stakes care. Redesigning workflows and integrating technologies with intention can help hospitals relieve some of that burden. Streamlined workflows don’t replace human judgment — they protect it by eliminating distractions and unnecessary steps.
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