Nursing

Oregon’s nursing board has a backlog of more than 2,000 applications, which are set to expire at the end of the month, the Oregon Capital […]

Colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Memorial Healthcare System’s longest-serving employee and first nurse leader of color is planning to retire after 53 years with the Hollywood, Fla.-based system, CBS News […]

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is planning to hire more than 700 internationally trained nurses over the next three years to work at the system’s […]

Below are 15 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger launched a travel nurse program June 10 for eligible inpatient registered nurses.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare plans to open its eighth nursing education campus in partnership with Galen College of Nursing. 

Nurses have made headlines in recent weeks for their life-saving actions outside of work, volunteering to provide care internationally and more. 

Nurses have made headlines in recent weeks for their life-saving actions outside of work, volunteering to provide care internationally and more. 

Here are three key developments since former nurse RaDonda Vaught’s conviction over a fatal medical error in 2017.

Below are 13 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Nurses have started lobbying for legislation to end the criminalization of medical errors, dubbed “RaDonda’s Law,” in the wake of former nurse RaDonda Vaught’s sentencing […]

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Nurses and other supporters raised more than $38,000 in two days to cover RaDonda Vaught’s administrative fees from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, according to […]

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken more action to support nursing staff.

RaDonda Vaught spoke out about her criminal case for the first time last week in an exclusive interview with ABC News.

Below are 17 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Below are 17 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

As the number of male nurses continues to increase nationwide and the major demand for travel nurses keeps growing at a record pace, it stands […]

RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse convicted of a fatal medication error, was sentenced to three years of superprised probation May 13. She received a deferred […]

Nurses from across the country are heading to Washington, D.C., and Nashville, Tenn., this week to march for better working conditions and to show support […]

The nurse.com 2022 “Nurse Salary Research Report” found 29 percent of nurses are considering leaving the profession — a dramatic increase from the 11 percent […]

National Nurses Week, held May 6-12, is a time to show appreciation for nurses and recognize the crucial role they play in healthcare. 

More than 100,000 nurses left the workforce in 2021, according to an analysis published April 13 in Health Affairs. Now a nurse’s criminal conviction for […]

National Nurses Week is a time to show appreciation for nurses and recognize their crucial role in healthcare. This year’s recognition week comes at a […]

Below are 18 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Many companies are offering nurses freebies or discounts ahead of National Nurses Week 2022, which starts May 6. Here are ten companies offering deals to […]

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken more action to support nursing staff. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has appointed Paul Coyne, DNP, APRN, senior vice president and chief nurse executive.

The U.S. nursing workforce fell by more than 100,000 in 2021, primarily driven by nurses under age 35 leaving hospital-based jobs, according to an analysis […]

Here are four nurses who have made headlines for their efforts on and off the job  since April 5:

From novices to seasoned experts, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged all nurses in different ways. Facing a time of unprecedented turbulence in their careers, some baby-boomer […]

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

Below are 19 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Hospital CEOs and presidents with nursing backgrounds are still rare in healthcare — but not at Sparrow Health System. The Lansing, Mich.-based system has appointed […]

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

With nearly one-third of registered nurses considering leaving their current roles amid historic workforce shortages, healthcare executives nationwide are scrambling to better understand and meet […]

More than 100,000 people have signed a national petition calling for clemency in former nurse RaDonda Vaught’s criminal case.

The Indiana State Nursing Board discriminates against nurses with opioid use disorder and must work with the Justice Department to end the civil rights violations, […]

RaDonda Vaught’s conviction for a fatal medical error has created a dangerous precedent that will have long-lasting effects on the nursing profession, the American Nurses […]

The trial of RaDonda Leanne Vaught, a former nurse facing criminal charges over a fatal medication error, could have a “chilling effect” on medical error […]

The trial of RaDonda Leanne Vaught, a former nurse facing criminal charges over a fatal medication error, could have a “chilling effect” on medical error […]

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Below are 14 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Nurses across the country are calling on The Joint Commission to require “safe staffing ratios” as a condition of accreditation for healthcare facilities, the Chicago […]

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

A survey released March 1 from the American Nurses Foundation and Joslin Insight showed Generation Z and millennial nurses — who belong to the generations […]

Nurses who entered the field during the COVID-19 pandemic faced unique challenges as they stepped into a time of unprecedented turbulence in modern healthcare. 

Patient navigators have played a critical role in how Delaware has been able to lower cancer death rates and lessen racial disparities, NPR reported March […]

Berea (Ky.) College is the best affordable Bachelor of Science in nursing program in the U.S., according to a University HQ ranking. 

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Feb. 13: 

Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Feb. 13: 

Efforts to recruit and train nurses in Maine have reduced the state’s projected nurse shortage in 2025 to 1,450, down from a projection of 3,200 […]

Research suggests hospitals that invest in nurse burnout reduction programs may see less burnout-attributed nurse turnover and associated costs. Here are five health systems that […]

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

Several colleges and universities have launched innovative nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent nursing shortages around the country.

Below are 15 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

The following New Hampshire hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

Six nurses received on Feb. 17 the American Nurses Association’s 2022 Innovation Awards for nurse-led innovations that improve patient safety and outcomes. 

The following New Jersey hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following New Mexico hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following Nevada hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

New Brunswick, N.J.-based Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, named Courtney Vose, DNP, senior vice president and chief nursing officer Feb. 14. 

Below are four hospitals and health systems that have recently launched programs to assist either nursing students with tuition or recent nurse graduates with student […]

The following New York hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Jan. 11: 

The following Ohio hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following Oklahoma hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

When clinical leaders talk about nurses and their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are quick to point out their resilience and empathy. 

The following Oregon hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

A male travel nurse allegedly set a female colleague on fire at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson told Becker’s Hospital Review. 

Florida has the most active nurse practitioners of any state, while Wyoming has the fewest, according to a ranking Kaiser Family Foundation released Feb. 7.

Below are 14 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

The following Pennsylvania hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

A majority of nurses are unhappy in their current roles, and about 4 in 10 would need to see changes in order to stay, according […]

The following Rhode Island hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from […]

While the pandemic has brought renewed attention to nurses’ critical role in patient care, the field is still “deeply misunderstood,” a former research associate at […]

Northeast Hospital Corporation, owned by Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health, has lost 40 percent of its nursing staff since July 2019, including more than […]

Twenty-six percent of California nurses ages 55-64 said in 2020 that they planned to leave the field in the next two years, up from 12 […]

The following South Carolina hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from […]

Several colleges and universities have launched innovative nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent nursing shortages around the country.

The following South Dakota hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following Tennessee hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City on Jan. 31 launched the Upward Mobility Program, which enables nurses […]

When Sylvain “Syl” Trepanier, DNP, RN, stepped into nursing 32 years ago, he didn’t have any reservations about entering a female-dominated profession. He chose nursing […]

The following Texas hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following Utah hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

The following Virginia hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS. 

The following Vermont hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Here are findings from five studies and reports on the nursing role and workforce Becker’s has covered since Dec. 29: 

The following Washington hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

Without sufficient recruitment and retention, the world could face a shortage of up to 13 million nurses by 2030, according to a new report.

Racism is a substantial problem within nursing, with more than half of nurses reporting they have personally experienced a racist act in the workplace, according […]

The following West Virginia hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

The following Wisconsin hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

More than 4,800 nurses have applied for a one-time student loan forgiveness program for licensed nurses in Pennsylvania, prompting state policymakers to ask for an […]

Below are 16 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

The following Wyoming hospitals received the highest marks for nurse communication, according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from CMS.

While the unprecedented nursing shortage is a national problem, safety-net hospitals, which provide care to millions of Americans, face its worst effects, The New York […]

Three leaders from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia have published an article outlining the actionable steps the school took to promote […]

Hospitals and health systems relying on travel workers to fill workforce gaps is nothing new, but the pandemic has spotlighted travel pay by spurring an […]

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly partnering with nursing schools or offering academic financial assistance to bolster the nursing pipeline. While an influx of nursing […]

Americans said nurses are the most honest and ethical professionals for the 20th consecutive year, according to an annual Gallup poll. 

Several colleges and universities have launched innovative nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent nursing shortages around the country.

Below are 14 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Medscape’s 2021 report on nurse career satisfaction, published Dec. 29, probed the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on career satisfaction, as well as nurse burnout and workplace […]

National Nurses United, the largest U.S. union of registered nurses, is condemning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s decision to rescind some COVID-19 protections […]

Below are 15 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

​​National Nurses United, the largest U.S. union of registered nurses, is condemning the CDC’s new recommendation that trims the isolation period for asymptomatic healthcare workers […]

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

The problems rooted in a nationwide nursing shortage, including its effect on patient care and safety, is the top concern of three nurse leaders.