Category: Nursing

Breaking up with nursing: a heartfelt letter

I write this letter with a heavy heart. Our story began during my sophomore year in college, but after a decade with you, I can’t help but feel our dynamic has changed. Intrusive thoughts of leaving you have etched their way to the forefront of m…

Nursing groups throw weight behind ICAN Act

Nursing associations are voicing their support for House legislation reintroduced this week that would remove practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses.

The case for advanced nursing degrees: As told by nurses themselves

More nurses are needed at the bedside than ever before, yet the profession continues to suffer from shortages and turnover rates as high as 37 percent in some regions. And although pursuing advanced nursing degrees may sometimes lead practice away from…

UW Health unveils nurse apprenticeship program

UW Health has developed one of the nation’s first registered nurse apprenticeship programs to expand Wisconsin’s pipeline of future nurses, the health system said April 20.

Emory Healthcare chief nurse exec receives lifetime achievement award

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership awarded Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, chief nurse executive of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare, the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.

ANA, NNU react to workplace violence bill's reintroduction

More than 70 percent of nurses, on average, are directly affected by workplace violence incidents at least once per month, according to research. They’re more susceptible to experiencing violent incidents while at work than nearly every other professio…

ANA, NNU react to workplace violence bill's reintroduction

More than 70 percent of nurses, on average, are directly affected by workplace violence incidents at least once per month, according to research. They’re more susceptible to experiencing violent incidents while at work than nearly every other professio…

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology names 2023 fellows

Fifty-eight nurse anesthesiologists have been named as candidates for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology’s class of 2023 fellows, according to an April 18 news release.

Geisinger expands nurse career pathways for employees

Geisinger has added three positions to its career pathways program, which supports employees at the Danville, Pa.-based health system interested in pursuing a career in nursing or nursing support. 

Commission to vet new payment models for nursing

A new commission of national nurse leaders, healthcare executives, policy experts and academics has launched to change the way healthcare systems reimburse for nurse services.