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BREAKING2nd Annual TNM Symposium & Awards Gala — Oct 18, 2026 · Orlando, FL — Nominations now open•NEWMen of Honor 2026 Recognition Ceremony — Celebrating male nursing leaders across America•LIVETNM Live with Dr. Richemond: The Future of Nursing Leadership — Apr 18, 7 PM ET•FEATUREFall 2026 issue now available — featuring Jose Pastran Arauz and 14 award categories•APPLYBecome a TNM Nurse Ambassador — Join 70,500+ nurses shaping the future of the profession•BREAKING2nd Annual TNM Symposium & Awards Gala — Oct 18, 2026 · Orlando, FL — Nominations now open•NEWMen of Honor 2026 Recognition Ceremony — Celebrating male nursing leaders across America•LIVETNM Live with Dr. Richemond: The Future of Nursing Leadership — Apr 18, 7 PM ET•FEATUREFall 2026 issue now available — featuring Jose Pastran Arauz and 14 award categories•APPLYBecome a TNM Nurse Ambassador — Join 70,500+ nurses shaping the future of the profession•
Nursing leadership — cover story
Cover Story — Spring 2026
Leadership · Cover Story

The Future Belongs to the Nurses Who Lead — Not Just the Ones Who Serve

A generation of nursing professionals is rewriting what leadership looks like in American healthcare. From the bedside to the boardroom, TNM profiles the voices and visionaries defining what comes next.

By Dr. Donel RichemondSpring 2026 Issue8 min read
Awards & Recognition

2026 TNM Award Nominations Are Open — Is Someone You Know Ready for National Recognition?

Fourteen categories. One mission: honoring the nurses who are changing everything. Nominations close September 1, 2026.

TNM Editorial · April 2026
Men of Honor

Honoring the Most Impactful Men in Nursing — The 2026 Program Is Now Open

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What It Really Takes to Become a CNO in Today's Healthcare System

The path to the C-suite demands more than clinical expertise — it demands vision, resilience, and strategic courage.

Dr. Shannon B. Smith · April 2026
How Nurses Are Shaping Federal Healthcare Policy From the Ground Up
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How Nurses Are Shaping Federal Healthcare Policy From the Ground Up

A growing movement of nurse advocates is bringing the clinical perspective to Washington in ways that are finally being heard.

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From ICU to CEO: The Nurse Entrepreneurs Redefining What Business Looks Like
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From ICU to CEO: The Nurse Entrepreneurs Redefining What Business Looks Like

A new generation of nurse-founded companies is disrupting healthcare delivery, education, and professional development.

Jaime Reigel, DNP · March 2026
The Nurses Magazine — Fall 2026 Issue
Current Issue — Fall 2026

Jose Pastran Arauz — The Most Influential Hispanic Nurse Leader to Follow in 2026

Featuring hot topics in nursing — APRNs full practice authority, the future of ethics, nurses of distinction, business coaching, bridging the racial gap, and more.

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A premier gathering of nursing leaders, innovators, and healthcare professionals. Keynotes, panels, workshops, and the prestigious TNM Awards Ceremony.

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Men of Honor — Honoring the Most Impactful Men in Nursing

A recognition ceremony celebrating the contributions of male nursing professionals who are transforming patient care nationwide.

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Healthcare Holidays Gala — A Night of Excellence & Celebration

TNM's signature holiday event honoring nurses, sponsors, and healthcare leaders who made 2026 an extraordinary year. Formal dress.

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TNM Live — The Future of Nursing Leadership in America

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