NursesNOW Roundup December 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.

HIMSS26 – Global Health Conference & Exhibition
March 9-12, 2026  |  Las Vegas

Don’t just witness the future—help create it. Secure your place at the forefront of healthcare innovation today. Last year, over 25,000 healthcare pioneers from 88 countries converged to strengthen the future of the industry. This year, we’re raising the bar even higher. From AI-powered diagnostics to revolutionary care delivery models, HIMSS26 will be the launchpad for ideas that will shape patient care for decades to come.
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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

Nursing Advancement Professionals (NAP) Conference
February 16-18, 2026 | Lake Buena Vista, FL
The annual Nursing Advancement Professionals (NAP) Conference is a premier networking and educational event for development, marketing, and alumni relations professionals; deans and directors; volunteer foundation and alumni board members; and anyone interested in strengthening external relations programs within colleges and schools of nursing.
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2026 ANIA Annual Conference
March 26 – 28, 2026 | Boston, MA
Honor tradition and advance care at the 2026 Annual Conference in Boston, MA – where caring and technology meet.Take your practice to the next level through innovative and thought-provoking workshops and insightful sessions.
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The NSNA 74th Annual Convention
April 8–11, 2026 | Houston, TX
Inspire, educate, and support the next generation of nurses. You’ll experience a live NCLEX review, opportunities to connect with NSNA leadership, and educational sessions led by expert speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a future nurse leader.
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