Here’s your quick, curated look at what made headlines in the nursing world over the past 7 days. From workforce policy to education wins, these are the stories shaping the profession this week.
1. 
National Nursing Groups Push Back on Federal Budget Cuts
A coalition of top nursing organizations — including the American Academy of Nursing and the National League for Nursing — called on Congress to protect critical funding for health research and workforce programs amid proposed federal budget cuts.
Published: April 17, 2025
National Nursing Organizations Call for Investments in Health, Research & Workforce
2. 
CMS Delays Nursing Home Revalidation Deadline
Most U.S. nursing homes failed to complete off-cycle CMS revalidation paperwork. In response, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended the deadline from May 1 to August 1, 2025.
Published: April 16, 2025
‘Vast Majority’ of Nursing Homes Still Scrambling to Complete Off-Cycle Revalidation Paperwork, CMS Pushes Deadline - Skilled Nursing News
3. 
ATI Nursing Education Kicks Off 2025 Educator Summit
On April 22, ATI launched its National Nurse Educator Summit in Orlando and online. The event brings together nurse educators to discuss innovation, resilience, and the future of clinical instruction.
Published: April 22, 2025
ATI Nursing Education’s 2025 National Nurse Educator Summit Kicks Off April 22 in Orlando and Virtually | Markets Insider
4. 
UCF Nursing Students Prepare for Careers Amid Labor Shortage
A feature story from Orlando highlights a UCF nursing student preparing for graduation as Florida hospitals face a critical nurse shortage.
Published: April 17, 2025
UCF nursing student prepares for future amid labor shortage
5. 
AACN Sounds Alarm on Nursing School Enrollment Challenges
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing released fresh data showing continued drops in enrollment — especially in master’s and doctoral programs — putting further strain on the future workforce pipeline.
Published: April 15, 2025
News & Data
6. 
Washington State Board of Nursing Rolls Out Rule Updates
The WSBN announced several updates this week, including new Nursing Assistant rules, a streamlined HELMS credentialing platform, and board governance changes.
Published: April 17, 2025
News | Washington State Board of Nursing
That’s a Wrap
From national advocacy to local academic wins, this week was rich in momentum and milestones across the nursing profession. Stay tuned for next week’s digest — and if you have stories to share or sources you’d like covered, feel free to send them along!