From life saving interventions off the job to patient experience improvement efforts, dozens of nurses made headlines this year for their leadership efforts.
Category: Nursing
5 systems launching, expanding nursing programs
Colleges and universities are updating and launching nursing programs to help combat nursing shortages.
Thousands of Florida nurse graduates fail NCLEX each year
More than a third of Florida’s nursing students didn’t pass their nursing competency exams in 2021 — about 10 percent worse than the national average — according to a report from the Tampa-based University of South Florida’s nursing center.
Top 10 nursing stories of 2022
Here are the 10 most-read nursing stories published by Becker’s in 2022, listed in order from most to least popular:
7 systems launching nursing programs
Colleges and universities are updating and launching nursing programs to help combat nursing shortages.
All I ever wanted to be was a nurse [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “As a nurse, I know how difficult and demanding the job can be. I’ve had patients try to physically attack me and it’s frustrating and disheartening to face such hostility…
'Resilience isn't a pillar by itself': CommonSpirit's plan to support 44,000 nurses in 2023
Leaders at small health systems might be quick to dismiss the idea of an internal nurse staffing agency, thinking it’s not an option for them. Kathy Sanford, DBA, RN, would challenge that assumption.
Nevada may fast-track nurse licensing process to fight RSV
Nevada state leaders are discussing a new process which would give qualified nurses an immediate temporary license, 2News report Dec. 6.
Penn Medicine's plan to support the growth of diverse nurse leaders
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, part of Penn Medicine, has launched a fellowship program to support the growth of nurses from underrepresented backgrounds.
5 systems launching, expanding or updating nursing programs
Colleges and universities are updating and launching nursing programs to help combat nursing shortages. Licensing boards and state legislators are also attempting to create paths for more students to join the profession.
