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.
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Upcoming HIMSS Events
Coffee with the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Task Force: Leadership & Governance
November 11, 2025 | Webinar
Join the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Networking & Education Task Force for an inspiring Coffee Chat focused on Leadership & Governance. This event will bring together healthcare professionals passionate about driving change, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of healthcare through effective leadership and governance practices.
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HealthcareNOW Radio Nurses Playlist
Check out our recently compiled playlist of episodes across our HealthcareNOW Radio network that feature nurses.
To Read
American Academy of Nursing Designates Six Trailblazers as Living Legends
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) will officially designate six extraordinary nurse leaders as Living Legends this fall. Drs. Dyanne D. Affonso, Connie W. Delaney, Judith E. Haber, Christine A. Miaskowski, Brother Ignatius T. Perkins, OP, and Phyllis Sharps will be honored at the Living Legends Ceremony held at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 16 – October 18, 2025. These incredible trailblazers exemplify the resolve and ingenuity of the profession and have made significant impacts on health systems and health policy.
The Magic Number by By Megan Heidorf, BSN, RN, OCN®
In 2003, a 20-year-old patient named Josh was admitted to the leukemia unit where I worked. He had a new diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and spent more than 30 days in the hospital during his induction chemotherapy treatment… continue reading here
Why Are Nurses Still Bullying Each Other? Let’s Talk Toxic Nursing Culture
“Nurses eat their young”—a phrase many in the profession have heard, and too many have experienced. What might sound like a cynical joke reflects a painful reality: bullying in nursing is common, normalized, and deeply harmful. Instead of fostering growth, some seasoned nurses create environments that undermine and alienate new staff.
In the News
The American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. Founded in 1896, and with members in all 50 states and U.S. territories, ANA is the strongest voice for the profession. Follow them on LinkedIn
The American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing serves the public by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Academy Fellows are inducted into the organization for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally. With more than 2,900 Fellows, the Academy represents nursing’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. Follow them on LinkedIn
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing education. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. Follow them on LinkedIn
The American Nursing Informatics Association
The American Nursing Informatics Association, (ANIA) is the association of professional nurses and associates who are guided by integrity and committed to delivering high-quality, and cost-effective health care, are committed to their professional development and seek to actively engage an inclusive community of innovative informatics professionals, use informatics to advocate for the elimination of health disparities to improve the health of all populations . ANIA Mission is to advance nursing informatics through education, research, and practice in all roles and settings. Follow them on LinkedIn
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only specialty nursing organization dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. A dynamic community of more than 10,000 medical-surgical nurses, we’re committed to quality patient care through professional development, certification, scholarship, and advocacy. Follow them on LinkedIn
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. For more than 30 years, NANN has supported its members and advanced the profession by providing opportunities for members to influence care for neonates and their families, collaborate with leaders and peers in their field, and gain knowledge to improve their daily practice. Follow them on LinkedIn
National Student Nurses’ Association
NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. With a membership of 50,000 nationwide, the National Student Nurses’ Association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Follow them on LinkedIn
Upcoming Events
NANN’s 41st Annual Conference
September 9-12, 2025 | Palm Springs, California
Don’t miss the all-day APRN Summit, hands-on pre-conference workshops, and the latest evidence-based education to improve neonatal nursing practice and, most importantly, patient outcomes.
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American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Conference
October 16 – 18, 2025 | Washington, DC
The Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference provided a forum for attendees to learn, discuss, and influence health policies through nursing leadership that advances healthy lives for all people. At this year’s event, the Academy is envisioning its future through the power of courageous transformations. This conference will explore the importance of virtual health, community-based partnerships, and the economic value of nursing to advance the goal of attaining a more equitable future. With a focus on leadership strategies to enact systemic change and promote well-being, attendees will hear from interprofessional thought leaders in policy and practice who will share key health equity interventions that will transform how health care is paid for, provided, and received. The Academy invites and seeks to engage Fellows, nurses, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders in a rich conversation to better prepare attendees to engage in trusted collaborations and take bold action to advance evidence-driven policy solutions.
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