The continuity of nursing care in ICUs is typically thought to improve patient outcomes, but a recent Penn Nursing-led study challenges this assumption.
Category: Nursing
What's overlooked in nurse retirements
It’s well known that a “silver tsunami” is on the horizon with millions of adults turning 65 each year — but the additional compounding impact of nurse retirements on systems is often overlooked.
Inside IU Health's nursing culture transformation
In October, the American Nurses Foundation launched a free program, in partnership with the United Health Foundation, aimed at transforming workplace culture to address nurse mental health.
North Carolina nursing school to relocate to Duke campus
Durham, N.C.-based Watts College of Nursing has shared plans to relocate to the Duke University campus, also in Durham, in July 2025.
New Jersey boosts participation in nurse councils with small change
Hospital committees and councils are essential for driving improvements in patient care, but ensuring front-line nurses have a voice in these discussions can be difficult amid the demands of bedside care. Without structured time to participate, engagem…
New Jersey boosts participation in nurse councils with small change
Hospital committees and councils are essential for driving improvements in patient care, but ensuring front-line nurses have a voice in these discussions can be difficult amid the demands of bedside care. Without structured time to participate, engagem…
'It's on us': How health systems navigate NP education gaps
In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety — but healthcare leaders tell a differ…
How 6 systems are tackling virtual nursing's growing pains
As hospitals and health systems take virtual nursing models from pilot stages to full-scale rollouts, common challenges are emerging.
Valley Children's bets on paid study time to retain nurses
Leaders at Madera, Calif.-based Valley Children’s see employer-sponsored education programs as a critical strategy for addressing healthcare workforce gaps.
Florida nurse suffers severe injuries after patient attack
A nurse at Loxahatchee, Fla.-based HCA Florida Palms West Hospital suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Feb. 18, NBC affiliate WPTV reported.
