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5 Ways to Manage Holiday Nursing Stress
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.

NursesNOW Roundup November 2025
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.

Can Nurses With Doctorates Be Called Doctor in Clinical Settings?
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?

HIMSS Report: Charting the Next Chapter for Nursing Informatics
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.

NursesNOW Roundup October 2025
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.

Attend Transform 2025 in Anaheim
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.

When the Past Overlaps the Present
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.

Streamlining Hospital Workflows: Alleviating Nurses’ Cognitive Burdens
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.

The Nurse Educator Shortage: The Root Cause of the Workforce Crisis
By Tiffany Goralczyk MSN RN CNL – While the nursing shortage has long challenged the U.S. healthcare system, the COVID-19 pandemic intensified its visibility as demand and costs surged. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts approximately 190,000 gross new job openings annually for registered nurses between 2024 and 2034.

NursesNOW Roundup September 2025
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.
Education and Careers
Looking for the top schools to get your RN, MSN or DNP? Already have your degree but looking for CE hours? Searching for a job? Check out our recommended schools, continuing education providers and job banks.
Organizations
Looking for places that will put YOU at the top of their orders? Check out our recommended medical organizations and journals. These companies continue to support, advocate, and inspire the nursing community.
Events
Looking for a way to hone your craft or be inspired? Check out our recommended upcoming conferences. Gather for a few days with fellow nurses to network, earn CME credits, and gain something to take with you.
Podcasts
Looking for something to put the lifeline back in your nursing career? Check out our recommended nursing podcasts. These shows will educate, inform, entertain and inspire you to take nursing school or your next shift to the next level.

