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Category: Nursing
Hospitals with adequate nurse staffing see fewer C-sections: Study
Ensuring sufficient staffing levels in birthing units could help hospitals lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published Jan. 28 in Nursing Outlook.
Nurse practitioner pioneer dies at 104
Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, an internationally acclaimed nurse, innovator, educator and pioneer, died Jan. 22 at 104.
How Ascension boosted interest in nurse preceptorship
About a year and a half ago, leaders at St. Louis-based Ascension identified a critical need to revamp nurse preceptor training.
Tampa General zones in on nurse efficiency
As hospitals evolve over time, their physical layouts often tell the story of their history. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital, which opened in 1927 on Davis Islands, is no exception.
Ballad nurse leaders lean into 'getting rid of stupid stuff'
At Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health, creating a better nursing work environment is top of mind. To that end, creating a more efficient workspace is a high priority. That’s why nurse executives and IT leaders came together to create its “Getting …
Intermountain boosts nurse retention to 97% with group mentoring
Denver-based Intermountain Health/Saint Joseph Hospital has had a nurse mentoring program since 2018, but in 2023, it decided to redo everything.
To build trust in AI, involve nurses early, leaders say
As AI-powered platforms enter healthcare, industry leaders told Becker’s that involving nurses early in AI implementation discussions can help alleviate concerns and build trust.
Nurse staffing lags at hospitals with more Black patients: Study
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found that nurse staffing rates are worse in hospitals with the highest percentage of Black patients.
Nurses across US to rally over AI safeguards
On Jan. 16, thousands of registered nurses will hold marches, protests and rallies to demand the hospital industry ensure safe staffing levels and artificial intelligence safeguards, a Jan. 14 National Nurses United news release said.
