Category: Nursing

Nurses involved in quality improvement report less burnout

Involving nurses in quality improvement efforts and fostering open communication among nursing staff could mitigate burnout, recent findings suggest. 

10 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers

Below are 10 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Nursing ranked most trusted profession for 22nd year in a row

The nursing profession continues to secure the highest assessment of ethics and honesty from Americans, according to the latest Gallup poll findings.   

Why nurses are signing 'unresignation' letters

A nurse staffing community is encouraging nurses who left the profession or are considering an exit to recommit as part of a new “unResignation Notice” campaign. The campaign aims to spread awareness on the workplace challenges that contributed to nurs…

Lee Health taps former OSU Wexner exec to serve as chief medical officer

Lee Health has named Iahn Gonsenhauser, MD, chief medical officer. He began the role earlier this month, the Fort Myers, Fla.-based system said in a Jan. 9 news release. 

Cumberland University offers guaranteed admissions to combat nursing shortage

The nursing school at Lebanon, Tenn.-based Cumberland University has launched a program to offer guaranteed admission to some high school seniors. 

ANA's new president: What healthcare leaders get wrong about resiliency

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, the newest president of the American Nurses Association, twitches when she hears the word resiliency.

13 recent moves from nurse unions

Thirteen moves from nurses unions across the country Becker’s has covered since Nov. 3: 

135 nursing programs launched in 2022

Here are 135 nursing programs that launched or expanded in 2022:

Press Ganey recognizes 7 hospitals for outstanding nursing

Press Ganey, a leading healthcare performance improvement company, recognized seven hospitals for outstanding nursing Jan. 4.