Addressing the nursing shortage, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19, begins with acknowledging how much nurses have been undervalued, Leana Wen, MD, wrote for The Washington Post Sept. 28.
Category: Nursing
4 nurses making headlines on and off the job
Here are four nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Sept. 19:
How nursing schools are tackling high nurse practitioner demandÂ
Nursing schools are enacting changes to their programs to meet the high demand for nurse practitioners, Fortune reported Sept. 27.
Minnesota primary care chain staffs NPs exclusively
A chain of primary care clinics in Minneapolis is responding to the nation’s physician shortage with a unique model: staffing nurse practitioners only, Medscape reported Sept. 23.
5 recent moves from nurses unions
Here are five moves from nurses unions across the country that Becker’s has covered since Aug. 31:
Aspen U surrenders nursing program license
Phoenix-based Aspen University voluntarily surrendered its nursing program license Sept. 20 after notifying the Arizona State Board of Nursing that it cannot meet the minimum required first-time pass rate percentage on the national nursing exam.
92 systems, colleges that launched nursing programs in 2022
Colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.
12 systems seeking chief nursing officers
Below are 12 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers.
Emory U nursing school opens $20M learning center
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta has opened a $20.6 million simulation learning center.
Texas hospital’s longest-serving nurse to retire after 45 years
Palestine (Texas) Regional Medical Center’s longest-serving nurse is planning to retire in June 2023 after more than 45 years with the hospital.
