Category: Nursing

Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models

As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate’s Midwest region. 

Century-old New York City home health agency abruptly shutters

In a sudden move, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island ended operations, laying off its nursing and selling its assets after over 100 years in service, SILive.com reported Sept. 27.

A PTSD crisis among nursing aides: What to know

A third of healthcare workers reported symptoms of PTSD related to the pandemic, but nurse aides and other lower-paid healthcare workers said they have been unable to get help for their conditions, KFF Health News reported Sept. 25.

NPs sue New York state agency over gender discrimination

Nurse practitioners employed by New York state have sued the agency that oversees their salary structure, alleging they are being underpaid based on gender, the Times Union reported Sept. 23.

25 best nursing programs: US News

On Sept. 24, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the nation’s best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. 

Hospital nurse turnover, vacancy rates by year

Nurse turnover and vacancy rates have declined since their pandemic-era peaks but remain elevated, according to data from the “2024 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report.” 

Florida college launches nation's 1st AI-in-healthcare master's program

Florida State University’s College of Nursing is the first university to offer a master’s program that weaves artificial intelligence into healthcare — and it is offered online. 

UTHealth Houston creates nurse research institute

UTHealth Houston has established a nursing research institute to expand nurse-led research efforts that directly affect patient care. 

Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool

Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.

Allina Health announces changes to nurse staffing

A small number of nurses may be laid off as Allina Health modifies its elective surgery schedule at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital.