NursesNOW Roundup February 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.
Spotlight On
HIMSS25 Equips Caregivers to Keep Patients and Populations Healthy
March 3-6, 2025 | Las Vegas.
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will be the epicenter for care innovation, where healthcare professionals will explore how telehealth, home-based care, personalized medicine and other alternative care delivery models are reshaping patient experience and quality management.
Caregivers and clinicians will find the education, networking and solutions they need to bring advanced care to patients and populations at HIMSS25.
Registration is open.
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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
American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) Annual Conference
March 27 – 29, 2025 | New Orleans, LA
Be in the middle of nursing informatics at our 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA – where caring and technology meet. Take your practice to the next level through innovative and thought-provoking workshops and insightful sessions. Network with like-minded professionals while you –explore 5 comprehensive educational tracks Leadership Strategies, Impact on Practice, Innovation in Practice, Role and Career Development, Quality Improvement and Patient Outcomes
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National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 73rd Annual Convention
April 9-13, 2025 | Seattle, WA
The perfect opportunity for nursing students across the U.S. to learn and network. The Convention offers specialty nursing areas and various education workshops for nursing students. Learn from top nursing leaders, prepare for your future profession, and have some fun. You will have the opportunity to learn new skill sets and test taking strategies while attending multiple education sessions including a live NCLEX-RN Review. You will meet NSNA leaders including the Board of Directors, Nominating and Elections Committee, and the chair of the Resolutions Committee. Online registration is now open with Early Bird Rates until March 10, 2025.
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