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West Virginia University graduates 1st nurse anesthetists
In 2017, the West Virginia School of Nursing welcomed its first class of doctor of nursing practice nurse anesthetists in Morgantown, and the first 15 students from the program are now celebrating their graduation.
Florida medical center welcomes 3 new cardiologists, prepares for expansion
Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center has added three new cardiologists — Craig Vogel, DO; Rahul Aggarwal, MD; and James Michael Gardner, DO — to its team, according to a Dec. 5 report from South Florida Hospital News.
6 major moves ASCs should know
From an ASC closure to an acquisition spree, here are six moves Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 2:
Ohio medical center to use AI in detection of colon cancer
Dayton VA Medical Center is using artificial intelligence to detect polyps during colonoscopies, which could help detect colon cancer in patients, the Dayton Daily News reported Dec. 12. The medical center is the first Veterans Affairs center in Ohio a…
Orthopedic ASC to open in Idaho
An orthopedic-focused ASC in Hayden, Idaho, is now under construction, the Coeur d-Alene/Post Fall Press reported Dec. 11.
How to succeed in 2023: 4 CEOs weigh in
From teamwork to transparency, four healthcare CEOs recently spoke with Becker’s about how to succeed in 2023.
How burned out are nurses in the US? 18 statistics
A study released Dec. 9 from Medscape found that the majority of nurses in the U.S. are feeling either somewhat or very burned out this year. The highest rate of burnout was reported among licensed practical nurses.
How joint pain worsens quality of life for ulcerative colitis patients: study
A recent study found that joint pain can have a significant impact on quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis, MedPage Today reported Dec. 8.
Almost 50% of nurses have experienced emotional abuse at work, study says
Almost half of nurses reported experiencing emotional abuse at work according to a Medscape survey of over 7,540 practicing nurses in the U.S.
Nurses frustrated with workplace politics
A plurality of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses agree that workplace politics are the least rewarding aspect of their jobs, according to Medscape’s Dec. 9 “Nurse Career Satisfaction” report, which surveyed over 7,540 practicing nurses.&n…
