Nursing Weekly Brief: June 17–23, 2025
What a week it’s been in the nursing world! From exciting new tech helping nurses reclaim their time to a promising uptick in nursing school enrollments, there’s a lot to catch up on. We’re also diving into the incredible, specialized care nurses are providing in oncology, offering vital support to patients and families navigating complex health journeys.
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AI Streamlines Nursing Documentation at Tampa General
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) just rolled out Microsoft’s ambient listening technology for nurses, integrated right into Epic’s Rover mobile nursing app. This new AI solution is designed to lighten the administrative load on nurses, building on the success they’ve seen with similar tech for doctors. Studies show nurses can spend up to 15% of their shifts just on documentation, so this could really free up their time for direct patient care, mentoring new nurses, and honing their skills.
Published: June 23, 2025
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Nursing School Enrollments on the Rise Across the U.S.
Here’s some genuinely good news for the future of our workforce: new data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) shows an increase in student enrollment across most undergraduate and graduate programs in U.S. nursing schools. This reverses some recent dips, signaling a strong and renewed interest in nursing careers. It’s a positive sign for addressing ongoing workforce shortages and high turnover rates, helping to build a stronger pipeline of future nurses.
Published: June 17, 2025
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Oncology Nurses Lead in Breast Cancer Survivorship & Lymphedema Prevention
A recent article highlights the absolutely vital role oncology nurses play in improving breast cancer survivorship and preventing lymphedema. These nurses are truly on the front lines, uniquely positioned to guide patients through the long-term effects of cancer and its treatments, ensuring more holistic care. Their expertise in areas like early lymphedema detection, often using tools like Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS), is making a real difference in patients’ quality of life and reducing financial burdens.
Published: June 17, 2025
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Nurses Crucial in Pediatric Brain Cancer Grief Support
Another impactful piece this week emphasized the critical role of oncology nurses in providing comprehensive grief support to pediatric brain cancer patients and their families. Unlike many other pediatric cancers where a cure often means a relatively normal life, survivors of pediatric brain cancer frequently face significant neurocognitive issues or a shortened lifespan. Nurses are advised to understand these unique struggles to better support families by normalizing their feelings and encouraging therapy and supportive services throughout the care journey.
Published: June 17, 2025
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Guiding Patients Through Long-Term Endocrine Therapy Decisions
Oncology nurses are also stepping up to guide patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer through the complex decision of continuing endocrine therapy after five years. This involves a careful balance of risks and benefits, utilizing tools like the Breast Cancer Index (BCI), and always prioritizing patient preferences and quality of life. Nurses are essential in helping patients navigate this choice, bridging complex medical information with individual values to ensure truly patient-centered care.
Published: June 20, 2025
BCI, Patient Preference Guide Nurses in 5-Year Endocrine Counseling
Tools & Tips
This section highlights practical resources that can help nurses in their professional development and daily practice, reflecting recent updates or releases.
- Boost Your Professional Development with the NH4H Innovation Academy The latest “Notes on Nursing—June 2025 Issue” highlights the NH4H Innovation Academy, an asynchronous, three-part course. This resource is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge needed to tackle challenges affecting the healthcare workforce and workplace. It offers a valuable opportunity to earn 2 CE hours while diving into real solutions for persistent workplace issues. Notes on Nursing—June 2025 Issue
- Stay Current with ANA’s Essentials of Nursing Practice Package 2025 The American Nurses Association (ANA) has released its updated “Essentials of Nursing Practice Package 2025.” This three-book series includes the newly updated Code of Ethics for Nurses, Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, and Guide to Nursing’s Social Policy Statement. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the profession’s ethical guidelines, practice standards, and societal role. Essentials of Nursing Practice Package 2025
Fun Fact
Did you know that nurses are incredibly active on the job? One study found that nurses walk an average of 59,657 steps per week, which translates to about 26.25 miles! That’s roughly a marathon every week, just by doing their essential work. This fact vividly illustrates the significant physical demands of the nursing profession, highlighting the constant movement, responsiveness, and physical endurance required in daily practice.
We’d love to hear from you! Have you participated in any Nursing events or utilized new Nursing tools recently? Share your experiences or insights with us—we’re featuring selected community voices in next week’s edition.