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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Nurses Month Member Spotlight
May is National Nurses Month—a time to honor the vital role nurses play in advancing health and wellness. This week, we are celebrating community engagement and the HIMSS members who are building connections, breaking barriers, and leading change within their organizations and communities. Their work inspires collaboration and drives meaningful progress in healthcare. Lori Howard , Darren Batara, Valerie Serwicki, Tracee Coleman
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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American Nurses Foundation Announces New Reimagining Nursing Initiative Grant Recipients The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) proudly announces the second round of grant recipients for its flagship Reimagining Nursing Initiative, a groundbreaking effort designed to fund bold, nurse-led solutions that transform healthcare and support nurse well-being. With this new round of funding, three visionary programs have been selected to scale their promising pilots nationally.
2025 Freebies and Discounts for Nurses In appreciation of your contributions, AACN has compiled a list of freebies and discounts. Take advantage of these offers and remember your value in the healthcare community.
Find the Best Nursing Schools A master’s in nursing can help you qualify for jobs as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse specialist or nurse midwife. In addition to advanced medical knowledge, nurses with a master’s can gain autonomy in their practice and skills in leadership, management, finance and the business side of health care. Here are the 2025 Best Nursing Schools: Master’s.
2025 session recap: New laws supporting nurse safety and worker rights Washington’s 2025 session ended with new laws to protect nurses from workplace violence and support striking workers, plus a state budget that boosts health and education funding.
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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