Category: Nursing

Applications open for ANA's 2024 Innovation Awards

The American Nurses Association is accepting applications for its 2024 Innovation Awards through Nov. 3. 

7 benefits Spectrum saw in its dual-role nurse initiative

A dual-role nurse pilot project launched in 2019 at Spectrum Health’s Cardiothoracic Cardiac Care Unit in Grand Rapids, Mich., with an aim toward reducing turnover and advancing nurse training. The initiative, which spanned multiple years, gleaned insi…

What makes 1st-year nurses want to stay, per UF Health 

With a diploma in hand and a new credential after their name, new nurses enter the hospital workforce and quickly find themselves frustrated and burned out by the effects of the nursing shortage, long hours and constant turnover in departments. 

Woman accused of pretending to be nurse in 8 states charged, denied bond

A woman has been charged in Georgia with stealing the identity of a Florida nurse and using the stolen nursing license to care for patients, wsbtv.com reported June 6.

RaDonda Vaught to join nurses on healing trip to Costa Rica

RaDonda Vaught’s conviction for a fatal medication error kickstarted a national dialogue about patient safety culture and made her a household name within the industry. Though Ms. Vaught has largely remained out of the public eye after her sentencing, …

One nurse's journey from LPN to CEO

Joseph Williams, BSN, RN, was recently named CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie (Md.), an Encompass Health facility, but unlike many CEOs, Mr. Williams got his start as a licensed practical nurse.

235 organizations express support for legislation expanding scope of practice

More than 235 organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association, expressed support for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act in a June 6 letter to Congress.

235 organizations express support for legislation expanding scope of practice

More than 235 organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association, expressed support for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act in a June 6 letter to Congress.

Viewpoint: More immigrant nurses available if Congress acts 

Hospitals working to bolster their burned out and dwindling nursing staffs by hiring  internationally trained nurses were stopped in their tracks when the State Department issued a red light on green cards in April. 

Dr. Amber Egyud's path to become a hybrid CNO & COO

Amber Egyud, DNP, RN, has a unique view of healthcare as both chief nursing officer and chief operating officer of Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Healthcare.