Category: Nursing

Flexibility is the New Currency

Your clinical workforce needs, wants, and expects more flexibility in their working commitment with their employer.

3 leaders of award-winning hospitals on achieving nursing excellence

In January, Press Ganey, a leading healthcare performance improvement company, recognized seven hospitals that maintained outstanding nursing in the midst of staff shortages, budget cuts and overcrowding. 

Stamford Health's latest nurse training ground: The Metaverse

Stamford (Conn.) Health launched a program through which nurses can train with virtual reality patients in the Metaverse, the Stamford Advocate reported Feb. 22. 

U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is taking its own approach to combating the ongoing nursing shortage and mounting difficulties in attracting nursing faculty nationwide by preparing its nursing graduates with two degrees.

Nursing for change: Prioritizing Black nurses’ health and well-being

As we spend February reflecting on Black Americans’ history, humanity, and contributions, let’s also consider how to improve the systems and structures that impact Black lives moving forward. We can start with health care. Retention and rec…

Meet the nurse hospitals won't hire

Katie Duke, a nurse practitioner who is the host of a podcast called “Bad Decisions,” an Instagram influencer, brand ambassador for Figs scrubs and a stand-up comedian, is not getting hired by hospitals, The Washington Post reported Feb. 21. 

New York to 900+ nurses: Prove credentials or give up license

As investigations into the fraudulent nursing degree scheme continue, New York officials are requesting more than 900 nurses in the state prove their credentials are legitimate or surrender their licenses.

U of Central Florida to expand nursing program, graduate additional 150 nurses annually

University of Central Florida in Orlando has set out to address a major issue identified by the Florida Hospital Association: an upcoming shortage of nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035.

Taking a strategic approach to virtual nursing: The top 3 do's and don'ts

The persistent nursing shortage has pushed many hospitals and health systems toward innovative nursing models as a means to maximize staff, improve patient satisfaction and reduce costs.

As 43 percent of nurses consider departing the profession, can hospitals step up?

Nurses are continuing to leave their profession amid the ongoing staffing crisis. The question now is, can hospitals and health systems change enough to keep them in their profession?