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What Are the Best States to Be a Nurse as a New Grad?
By Barry Bottino – Where you start your nursing career can shape both your professional growth and quality of life. So choosing the best states for new grads to advance their salary, job opportunities, and career trajectory is essential.
Spotlight on Nursing Degrees
Whether entering the nursing profession for the first time, advancing into leadership, or preparing for a specialized clinical role, choosing the right degree program can shape their impact from day one. Here are three on-line nursing degree programs meeting the future of patient care.
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and is led by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Each year carries a theme and for 2026 it is: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
What 2 Million Flowsheet Rows Tell Us About Ambient Documentation for Nurses
By Sarah Visker MSN RN NI-BC – Ambient documentation has taken off quickly on the physician side, and for good reason. But what’s becoming increasingly clear is that we can’t apply that same model directly to nursing and expect it to work.
National School Nurses Day
As we head into National Nurses Week (May 6–12), this week is all about celebrating, supporting, and spotlighting the incredible impact of nurses everywhere. It’s a mix of recognition, resources, and real-world advocacy, just in time to honor those on the front lines of care.
Friday Five: National Nurses Week May 6-12
As we head into National Nurses Week (May 6–12), this week’s Friday Five is all about celebrating, supporting, and spotlighting the incredible impact of nurses everywhere. It’s a mix of recognition, resources, and real-world advocacy—just in time to honor those on the front lines of care.
NursesNOW Roundup April 2026
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.
Transparency and Change Management Are Key to Building Trust in AI for Skilled Nursing
By Eugene Gonsiorek – Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an integral part of skilled nursing operations. In areas from referral review and documentation support to denial analytics and revenue oversight, AI tools are helping organizations handle increasing regulatory complexity while operating with limited staffing.
‘Moments In Bloom’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has announced “Moments in Bloom” as the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week® 2026. The annual observance celebrates the essential role skilled nursing care centers play in providing high-quality, long term and post-acute care to millions of individuals each year.
Empowering NICU Teams with Technology: Building a Support System for the Most Vulnerable
By Jaylee Hilliard MSN RN NEA-BC CPXP – Neonatal Intensive Care Units are vital for critically ill newborns, where neonates require constant attention and specialized care. However, it’s not only infants and their parents who face daily challenges; the nurses who are essential to caring for these vulnerable populations also experience strain.