Since my training days in the Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency at Ohio State University Medical Center and Columbus Children’s Hospital (1996–2000), to my days in private practice (2000–2008), to my days practicing as a hospita…
Category: Nursing
1st national standards for progressive care nursing: 5 notes
On March 11, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses published the first standalone guidance tailored to progressive care nurses.
Memorial Hermann sees early success with split nurse faculty model
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is embracing a shared faculty model to boost interest in nurse educator roles.
When even flexible nurse models struggle to find staff
Gig models for nurses have been an effective strategy for health systems the last few years, but they are not immune to staff shortage issues.
4 things systems can't afford to forget amid nurse retirements
Between workforce planning, operational changes and workflow improvements — among other responsibilities — leaders have a lot to remember. But here are a few things leaders told Becker’s that systems can’t forget amid the silver tsunami.
How CHLA fosters nursing excellence: 5 Qs with Children's Hospital LA's CNO
Four nursing units at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently earned Beacon Awards for Excellence, a national recognition of superior patient outcomes and nursing excellence. Behind this achievement is a culture that prioritizes leadership development…
How a nursing school relocation to Duke's campus combats the nursing shortage
Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, a November 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration nurse workforce projection estimated that the shortages will be felt until 2037.
How 3 systems plan to weather rising nurse retirements
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a few issues within healthcare to the surface — one of which was the growing trends in nurse retirement.
Why WVU Medicine gives future nurses up to $25,000
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has invested millions of dollars into bolstering its nursing pipeline. The short-term results are showing promise of significant ROI, according to Jessica Huffman, DNP, RN.
Is nurse continuity necessary in NICUs?
The continuity of nursing care in ICUs is typically thought to improve patient outcomes, but a recent Penn Nursing-led study challenges this assumption.
