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
HIMSS Nursing Informatics Toolkit: Data Literacy for Nurse Leaders
Welcome to the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Toolkit: Data Literacy for Nurse Leaders. This toolkit, developed by the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee, is designed to empower nurse leaders with the knowledge and resources needed to leverage data effectively in their decision-making processes. By focusing on data-driven leadership, nurse leaders can transform nursing insights into better patient outcomes, ensuring that care quality and safety are continuously improved.
In the News
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
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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