Category: Nursing

Former New York nurse exec dies

Jay Kohlbrenner, PhD, RN, a former vice president of clinical services and chief nursing officer for 20 years at Bethpage, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Hospital, died July 6 at 72.

12 projects in 9 states elevating equity in the nurse workforce

Several hospitals and health systems across the country were awarded $275,000 each for projects designed to elevate and tackle equity issues affecting the nurse workforce.

32% of US hospitals hired international nurses in 2022: KFF

Data indicates a growing share of U.S. hospitals rely on international nurses at a time when the federal government is limiting the number of visa applications from foreign-educated nurses being processed.

94 top emergency departments, per nurses

The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized 94 emergency departments across the U.S. for their commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.

Texas system unveils 2nd nurse apprenticeship program

Edinburg, Texas-based DHR Health is expanding its nurse apprenticeship program. NBC affiliate ValleyCentral.com reported July 10.

Women dominate the nursing field. Why does pay not always reflect that?

Male nurses make on average around $6,000 more per year compared to their female counterparts despite accounting for only around 10% of registered nurses, according to a recent report from Nurse.com.

California bill for community colleges to offer BSNs faces pushback

In February, lawmakers in California introduced a bill to enable community colleges in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The legislation is now facing pushback from leaders at state universities who say it would not actually serve it…

Practice before taking the NCLEX? Nurses in Rhode Island can

Nurse graduates in Rhode Island can now begin to practice before taking and while awaiting NCLEX results, but they must become licensed within 90 days, according to a new state law.

A flexibility trend gaining steam in nursing

 A growing number of health systems are embracing  four-day workweeks for nurse leaders — a strategy that has helped some boost recruitment, retention and staff engagement. 

WellSpan's virtual nursing wins, 1 year in

Not even a year into its virtual nursing and telesitting journey, WellSpan Health has already achieved significant improvements.