American Nurse Journal: February 2025 Issue Highlights
The February 2025 issue of the American Nurse Journal features several engaging articles and updates relevant to the nursing profession.
The issue includes a continuing education article on coaching and evaluating new graduate nurses, which explores cognitive processes that shape clinical judgment, key coaching questions, evaluation strategies, and ways to support new graduates in developing their clinical decision-making skills.
Additionally, the journal highlights results from the 2024 Nursing Trends and Salary Survey.
This survey provides insights into salaries, job openings, turnover, job satisfaction, workplace violence, safety, and emotional health among nurses.
Despite ongoing challenges, 75% of surveyed nurses shared that they would choose nursing as a profession again.
The issue also delves into AI’s potential to reduce documentation workload, current uses in nursing, and target areas for future AI development.
Other notable features include post-pandemic global health concerns, the nurse’s role in skin cancer prevention, and enhancing nurse leader rounds to improve patient discussions.
The issue includes ANA content, including messages from President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy and entries from a practice and ethics column, as well as news from the ANA on the Frontline.
Finally, the journal reminds readers to apply for the 2025 All-Pro Nursing Team Awards by February 28, 2025, by submitting their team’s projects and sharing their impact on patient outcomes and workplace improvements.
Ultimate Guide to Nursing Resumes in 2025
Crafting a standout nursing resume is crucial in today’s competitive job market.
The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Resumes 2025 by Nurse.org offers expert advice on how to create a resume that passes through automated resume readers and catches the attention of recruiters.
The guide emphasizes the importance of personalizing the resume for each job by understanding the required and preferred qualifications listed in the job description.
Required qualifications are essential, while preferred qualifications are desired but not necessary.
Key sections of a nursing resume include:
- Contact Information: Ensure your name is prominently displayed in a bold, readable font, followed by your nursing credentials in the preferred order: highest degree earned, licensure, and national certification.
- Nursing Resume Credential Quick Reference: Follow the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s guidelines to list credentials.
- Professional Summary: This section should be a concise and attention-grabbing elevator pitch that highlights your unique skills and experiences.
- Skills and Areas of Expertise: List specific skills relevant to the job description to increase the chances of passing through ATS systems.
The guide also advises against including home addresses on the resume and recommends including city and state information to comply with ATS systems.
It emphasizes the importance of managing one’s digital footprint, ensuring that online profiles and social media accounts are professional and nursing-related.
American Nurses Association Announces New Initiatives
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has announced several significant initiatives designed to advance the nursing profession.
Firstly, the American Nurses Foundation has announced a request for proposals for the Margretta Madden Styles Credentialing Research Grant.
This grant aims to advance research on credentialing in nursing, focusing on its impact on health care quality and outcomes.
The funding opportunity offers three tiers: up to $150,000, $75,000, and $25,000.
Grants will be awarded for projects examining the Pathway to Excellence Program framework, evaluating transition-to-practice programs, measuring personalized professional development, comparing competency-based vs. credit-based education, and more.
Additionally, the ANA has highlighted its commitment to advancing health equity.
The announcement of the Nurses Action Society (NAS) aims to empower ANA members to engage with federal officials and advance the public policy priorities of the nursing profession.
Medicare Claims Processing Manual Update
While not directly focused on nursing trends, the Medicare Claims Processing Manual provides significant insights into health care billing and coding practices that nurses should be aware of.
Chapter 18 of the manual deals with various screening procedures and billing requirements for services such as Pap smears, mammograms, and pelvic exams.
The manual is crucial for understanding how diagnostic and preventive services are billed and reimbursed by Medicare.
It provides detailed information on HCPCS coding, diagnoses, and remittance advice codes, which are essential for accurate claims processing.
Code of Ethics for Nurses Update
The American Nurses Association has released the highly anticipated 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses.
This update reflects the latest ethical standards and guidelines for nursing practice, providing a framework for nurses to navigate complex ethical dilemmas.
The code emphasizes the importance of respect for persons, beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice.
It also addresses issues like health disparities and access to care, underscoring the commitment to advancing health equity.
ANA Leadership Recognition
The American Nurses Association has recognized several leaders for their contributions to the nursing profession.
ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the second year in a row.
This recognition highlights Dr. Kennedy’s commitment to advancing the nursing profession and its role in shaping health care policy.
ANA Awards and Honors
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Pathway Nurse of the Year and Magnet Nurse of the Year Awards.
These awards celebrate exceptional nursing leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of healthcare through their work.
These honors not only recognize individual contributions but also serve as a testament to the high standards and dedication of nurses across the globe.