Lexington, Ky.-based UK HealthCare recently hired more than 300 registered nurses as part of the University of Kentucky’s implementation of a new graduate recruitment program.
Category: Nursing
Meet Epic's 'chief nursing evangelist'
Emily Barey, RN, has served as Epic System’s “chief nurse evangelist” for 23 years.
A challenge that comes with nurse workforce stabilization
Many hospitals are seeing nurse staffing levels stabilize after several years marked by significant shortages. While a welcome trend for the nation’s healthcare system, it presents a new challenge.
California nurse group urges governor to veto bill delaying earthquake safety measures
A California nurses association is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would delay earthquake safety standards for hospitals.
The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage
The aging nursing population is one of the underlying conditions contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1 million nurses are at least 50 years of age, and 60 percent of nurses are over age …
Pandemic lessons: How better staffing and communication can save health care
An excerpt from Healing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mend Our Broken System. The greatest challenge facing our professional workforce today is creating a healthy work environment in which nurses care for patients. A significant characterist…
Meet the CNOs of Magnet's top hospitals
Here are the chief nursing leaders from the 11 hospitals with Magnet with Distinction programs.
The only 17 hospitals to earn Magnet's top honor
In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world’s highest performing Magnet organizations. Since then, only 17 hospitals in the U.S. have achieved the designation.
More systems turn to nurse externships
Health systems and universities are increasingly offering externship programs to help nursing students gain practical experience before graduation.
Steward hospital to close nursing school
Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, will close a 125-year-old nursing school after the current class of students graduates next May, according to a news release sent to local news outlets.
