Category: Nursing

BHSH System will invest more than $20 million over the next five years to increase Michigan’s nursing workforce through a partnership with Oakland (Mich.) University.

A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. nurse practitioners found nearly a third are considering leaving healthcare, according to Medscape’s first report on nurse practitioner burnout and depression published Aug. 18. 

Four nursing chiefs from US News & World Report’s best ranked hospitals recently spoke with Becker’s Hospital Review about the best advice they’ve received – whether it be from colleagues or family members.

Here are nine nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Aug. 3: 

West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has named Ann Blakenhorn, DNP, RN, vice president of nursing clinical practice, education and patient safety, the health system said Aug. 12. 

The American Academy of Nursing has named six leaders as living legends for their contributions to healthcare and health systems.

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

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Pajaro Valley Health Care District is $6 million away from acquiring Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital, and its nurses are concerned, The Pajaronian reported Aug. 9. 

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s oldest and longest-serving nurse retired Aug. 3 after 43 years with the organization, The Oregonian reported.