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.
Spotlight On
Upcoming HIMSS Events
Lunch & Learn: The 2025 Regulatory Landscape
June 26, 2025 | Webinar
Bluegrass HIMSS is thrilled to announce an upcoming presentation by Kathie Crane, MSN, RN titled: “The 2025 Regulatory Landscape” In this session, Kathie will share her insights on the evolving healthcare regulatory environment.
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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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To Listen
HealthcareNOW Radio Nurses Playlist
Check out our recently compiled playlist of episodes across our HealthcareNOW Radio network that feature nurses.
To Read
National recognition honors two American Nurses Enterprise leaders for their contributions to nursing practice and innovation
The American Nurses Enterprise proudly celebrates the induction of Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement, and Jennifer Shepherd, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, Director of Nursing Practice, Work Environment, and Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation, into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).
Addressing the U.S. and Global Nursing Workforce Shortage: The Role of Associate Degree Nursing Programs The United States is grappling with a significant nursing workforce shortage. Associate degree nursing (ADN) programs are well-positioned to help address both the national and global nursing workforce shortages.
Top 11 Nursing Workforce Trends for 2025
The nursing workforce is entering a new era. After the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, employment levels are stabilizing, yet healthcare systems still face critical workforce issues. From burnout to recruitment gaps and rising turnover costs, healthcare leaders must stay ahead of trends to protect care quality and team morale. At 3B Healthcare, we’ve analyzed the most relevant 2025 data to bring you 11 key nursing workforce trends every clinical and HR leader should know today.
Compact Nursing States List 2025 from Nurse.org
Compact nursing states refer to the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), which is an agreement between states that allows nurses to have one compact state nursing license that gives them the ability to practice in other states that are part of the agreement.
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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