New Year, Fresh Energy As we step into 2026, let’s embrace renewal—not through overwhelming resolutions, but through simple, sustainable rituals. A mindful pause between shifts, a glass of water before charting, or jotting down one word that captures your intention for the year can create powerful ripples of resilience. What’s your one word  for 2026? Share it with us—we’ll feature a few in next month’s issue. Setting Wellness Goals for the Year The start of a new year is the perfect time to...

The Top 5 Professional Resolutions of 2026 (and what nurses are actually  demanding) Nurses aren’t walking into 2026 with vague wishes and vision boards. They’re walking in with receipts. Across union negotiations, national advocacy priorities, and everyday “I can’t do this like this anymore” conversations, the profession is crystal clear about what must change: staffing that matches reality, workplaces that are safe, systems that respect clinical judgment, and careers that don’t require...

Nursing has always been more than a job. It’s a calling, a responsibility, a form of service that reaches far beyond clinical skill. It’s the quiet courage to show up on the hardest days. It’s the compassion that lingers long after a shift ends. It’s the resilience that grows in the spaces where humanity and healing meet. And yet, the stories behind this work — the real stories — often go untold. That’s why we created Spirit of Nursing , a new national publication dedicated to honoring the...