Category: Nursing

All nurses reportedly laid off at more than 100 Optum-owned clinics

A chain of urgent care clinics owned by UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is reportedly laying off all nursing positions nationwide.

Nursing group launches career platform

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists launched a platform Aug. 20 to support its CRNA members in making career decisions. 

12 nurse practitioner specialties in the highest demand

Family practice and psychiatric nurse practitioners are two of the most in-demand specialties, according to Nursing Process.

States take on 'doctor' title debate

Several states are taking on the debate of whether to prevent nonphysicians from using the doctor title, but nurse practitioners with doctorates are pushing back, The Washington Post reported Aug. 20.

'Virtual everything' is our future, says Saint Luke's nurse leader

The concept of virtual nursing is not new; it was introduced more than 20 years ago. But healthcare systems are circling back to it — launching innovative programs across the country that are fueled by machine-learning-enabled platforms.

'There's nothing new going on': ANA president pushes for nurse scheduling changes

If hospitals listened to nurses and acted on their suggestions, staffing challenges likely would be much less severe, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, president of the American Nurses Association, told Becker’s. But this is not happening, she said.

No Teams or Zooms? Inova Health nurse leaders embrace 'meeting-free zone'

When describing the housing market, real estate agents often talk about “location, location, location.” In hospitals, according to many executives, the mantra seems to be more like “meetings, meetings, meetings.”

25 best leadership jobs for nurses in 2023

Hospital CEO is the top leadership position nurses should consider, according to an article by Nursing Process.

Providence College set to break ground on nursing school

Providence (R.I.) College will break ground on its 100,000-square-foot, $80 million facility to house its new nursing program, The Providence Journal reported Aug. 15.

Arkansas system sees record month for nurse recruitment

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock recruited 125 new nurses in July — the largest cohort in the system’s 111-year history.