Investigators found students from an illegal nurse-licensing scheme were encouraged to take their national nurse board exam in states that allow unlimited attempts, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Jan. 8.
Category: Nursing
Questions of quality surround a for-profit nursing college seeking expansion
The Arizona College of Nursing, a for-profit school based in Phoenix with additional campuses across 11 states, will soon open two locations in a 12th: Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Jan. 5. However, not everyone is keen on its expa…
7 nursing jobs with 6-figure salaries
Certified registered nurse anesthetist is the top-earning position in nursing, with a median annual salary of $203,090 in the U.S., though there are several other jobs in the field where nurses can earn six-figure salaries.
Nurse practitioners' key focus areas in 2024
The nurse practitioner profession is the fastest growing profession in the U.S. As it continues to expand in 2024, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners has named 5 critical trends it is paying particular attention to.
Debate rises as more people pass the nursing exam
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of students who passed the national licensure exam for nurses fell from 88.2% to 79.9%, but the trend is reversing after the release of the latest nursing exam, Medpage Today reported Jan. 1.
2023 nursing workforce insights: 7 surveys uncover persistent challenges
Many of the struggles that strained the nursing profession in years prior continued to do so in 2023, perhaps unsurprisingly to some. Multiple surveys on the profession this year highlighted continued staffing issues, burnout, nurses wanting to leave t…
Florida's rebound from nurse shortage at risk
A waning supply of nurse educators could impede Florida’s success in resolving its shortage of nurses, according to a new report.
The biggest staffing lessons Mercy learned in 2023
Granting nurses more flexibility was worth it at the end of the day for Mercy.
4 ways to strengthen the nurse talent pipeline: AHA
Hospitals and health systems are buttressing workforce pipelines through new programs focused on health disparities and engaging high schoolers, according to the American Hospital Association.
What 'meaningful recognition' looks like for nurses
A plethora of research has linked a favorable work environment to less turnover and higher job satisfaction, and according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, recognizing nurses’ contributions to their organization is a key pillar for …
