Category: Nursing

8 recent moves from US nurses unions

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

5 Virginia hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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. 

7 Vermont hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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.

Nurses are burnt out, global shortage may worsen: 5 recent study findings

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

9 Washington hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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.

World could be short 13 million nurses by 2030, report finds

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

63% of nurses have experienced racism in the workplace, survey finds

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 to a survey released Jan. 25 by the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. 

4 West Virginia hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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.

6 Wisconsin hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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.

Demand for Pennsylvania’s nursing loan forgiveness exceeds funds

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 increase in the amount of funding allocated for the program, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette…