Nursing News Flash

Intensive care units have become the most data-dense environments in modern hospitals, filled with smart infusion pumps, intelligent monitoring systems, automated early-warning platforms and connected devices that stream continuous streams of physiological information. A new qualitative study from Shanghai now offers one of the closest looks yet at how the youngest members of the nursing workforce experience this technological transformation.

In oncology care, advanced practice providers and bedside nurses frequently spend more face-to-face time with patients than any other care team members. For Wendy Harpham, MD, an internist, cancer survivor, and author, understanding the depth of this clinical relationship is not merely an academic exercise; it is deeply personal.

Electronic medical record initiatives depend heavily on effective leadership and change management. Researchers examined how nurse managers navigate the benefits and challenges of EMR implementation. The findings suggest stronger digital competencies may help organizations maximize technology investments.

Vaccine confidence is the trust that individuals, parents, and communities have in the safety, effectiveness, and importance of vaccines, as well as the reliability of the health care systems and policymakers who recommend them.

A U.S. hospital was recently in the spotlight after 12 nurses who were laid off said they were being replaced with artificial intelligence-powered software. The situation has raised concerns about hospitals automating and eliminating the jobs of nurses and other workers through AI.

March 3, 2027 | Capital Bluffs Event Center Please plan to join the Missouri Nurses Association for our 2027 Nurse Advocacy Day on March 3 at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City, MO Missouri Nurse Advocacy Day is intended to increase awareness of the political process for all nurses and nursing students. The event expands participants' understanding of the legislative process and provides them with effective techniques for advocating for their patients and practice. This event will focus on why legislative advocacy is important, identify the Missouri Nurses Association's key legislative priorities and share what is needed from each nurse in the state to be successful at the Capitol. We hope you will join us! Watch your email and the MONA website — full details coming soon!

The Kansas State Nurses Association invites members, nursing students and faculty from Schools of Nursing across Kansas attend our annual Legislative and Advocacy Conference Feb. 17, 2027. We are excited to host this event live and in-person at The Beacon Event Center and Kansas State Capitol in Downtown Topeka, Kansas. We hope to see you there! This event provides an excellent opportunity to: Learn about the legislative process and how nurses influence health policy. Gain insight into current health care issues impacting nursing practice and patient care. Meet with state legislators and engage in conversations that shape the future of nursing. Strengthen your role as a nurse advocate and leader. Mark your calendars now! Additional details and registration information COMING SOON! If you have any questions, please reach out to events@vtls.org

We hope you join us for our live, in-person event Feb. 11, 2027, for an impactful day of advocacy at the Scottish Rite and Nebraska State Capitol. Nurses and student nurses from across Nebraska are invited to join us for a powerful day of learning, engagement and advocacy at the State Capitol. Nurses Day at the Legislature offers participants the opportunity to explore how health policy is developed, discover ways nurses can influence change and observe the legislative process in action. The day includes presentations from policy experts and features nurses and legislative leaders in the morning, with the chance to witness committee hearings and meet with advocacy leaders during an afternoon at the Capitol. Date: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2027 Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 332 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68508 Stay tuned for registration links and more details coming later this year.

Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026 Were you unable to join us for the live, virtual Pharmacology Conference in July? Register now to participate in the Pharmacology Conference On-Demand! Speaker: Dr. Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Content/Modules: New Drug Update 2026: What's Hot and What's Not? Hyperlipidemia: A Focus on the Latest AHA/ACC Guidelines Immunization Update Across the Lifespan Asthma 2026: Pharmacologic Treatment Options and the Latest Guidelines Each of the modules provides Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with foundational knowledge necessary to understand the safe and effective use of medications in clinical practice. This on demand event will help APRNs meet continuing education requirements and stay current with the latest pharmacotherapy advancements. Registration is required for access to the on-demand activity. A link to access the on-demand activity will be emailed to all registered individuals right after registering, so you can begin viewing the modules at your convenience. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder in case the message is routed there. For full details (agenda, presentations/topics, etc.) and to register, please visit here. Register now to have 24/7 access to this on-demand event! No registrations accepted after November 27, 2026. Accreditation 6.25 contact hours are available to those who meet the successful completion requirements, all in the area of pharmacology. VTL Center for Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. What is VTL Center for Professional Development? The Kansas State Nurses Association, Missouri Nurses Association and Nebraska Nurses Association formed a collaborative, namely the Midwest Multistate Division (Midwest MSD), which was renamed VTL Solutions in 2025, with the goal of promoting efficiencies and growth. As part of this collaborative, the VTL Center for Professional Development was formed, which is accredited as an ANCC approver and provider of NCPD, to address the educational needs of nurses across the participating states. Questions? Please contact Sara Fry at sara@vtls.org with any questions.

The WHO Regional Office for Europe's new nurse mentorship toolkit supports early-career nurses and their mentors through four pillars: support, reflection, development and belonging. While designed for Europe, its focus on building confidence, psychological safety, professional development and stronger workplace relationships offers lessons for nurses and health care organizations everywhere.