Category: Nursing

Researchers to nurse leaders: Use social media to recruit

As nurse influencers collectively reach more than 1 billion followers, social media holds vast potential for nursing leaders to attract and retain nurses, according to research published in The Journal of Nursing Administration. 

Sentara unveils nurse residency program: 4 notes

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a six-month residency program that offers new nurses specialized training and mentoring in their intended area of practice. 

Nursing research yields $3.4M+ in savings for Ascension

St. Louis-based Ascension’s nurse-led clinical research efforts saved an estimated $3.4 million in costs in fiscal year 2024, according to the system’s inaugural Clinical Research Institute Report released Nov. 12.

4 hospitals launching, expanding nurse externship programs

More systems and universities are turning to externship programs to shore up their nursing pipelines and help nursing students gain practical experience.

UConn nursing program gets $50M gift

Mansfield-based University of Connecticut School of Nursing received $50 million — the largest gift in the school’s history — from an alumna.

What the term 'nurse burnout' misses

There’s an issue with the term “nurse burnout,” according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Advocate Health’s Midwest region. 

Nurse burnout tied to poor safety grades, outcomes: Study

A recent study found that nurse burnout is linked to lower healthcare quality, patient safety grades, and patient satisfaction.

Virtual nursing results at 8 systems: 24 stats to know

Faced with a shortage of nurses, a rise in high-acuity cases and an increase in labor spend, hospitals and health systems have turned to virtual nursing programs for solutions. Here are 24 statistics tied to virtual nursing models, according to Becker’…

How a standardized agreement could end the preceptor shortage

A few years ago, my college-age sons utilized the Common App for college applications. It’s a logical and brilliant concept: one online application that students can use to apply to multiple colleges and universities at once. And it’s accep…

How a standardized agreement could end the preceptor shortage

A few years ago, my college-age sons utilized the Common App for college applications. It’s a logical and brilliant concept: one online application that students can use to apply to multiple colleges and universities at once. And it’s accep…