Category: Nursing

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…

16 hospitals hiring CNOs

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

2 Wyoming hospitals with the top nurse-patient communication scores

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.

Safety-net hospitals face the worst of the US’ nursing shortage

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 Times reported Jan. 23. 

From the prison of my job to freedom

It became a prison to me — impending doom. I knew I had only three months left before I could retire. Three months isn’t long, but it is a lifetime away. That long drive to work in that heavy highway traffic where there was always a collision. Th…

Penn Nursing leaders on how nursing schools can embed innovation into curriculum

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 and integrate innovation into their nursing curriculum.