From novices to seasoned experts, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged all nurses in different ways. Facing a time of unprecedented turbulence in their careers, some baby-boomer nurses took the opportunity to retire early.
Category: Nursing
A tale of 2 nurses
There is no denying that we live and work in some extraordinarily trying times. Cast your eyes in the direction of any streaming news source, and another breaking story that describes the catastrophic dumpster fire of the current state of the U.S. heal…
5 schools launching nursing programs
Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.
5 recent moves from nurse unions
As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff.
19 hospitals hiring chief nursing officers
Below are 19 hospitals, health systems and hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers.
Nurses are in need of racial healing [PODCAST]
“Now more than ever, our profession needs to move toward racial healing. There is an urgent need for nursing to acknowledge its history of racism, boldly confront racism wherever it shows up, and address the racism that nurses witness when delive…
Meet Sparrow Health’s 4 nurse presidents
Hospital CEOs and presidents with nursing backgrounds are still rare in healthcare — but not at Sparrow Health System. The Lansing, Mich.-based system has appointed four nurse leaders to top leadership positions in the last two years, a spokesperson to…
6 schools launching nursing programs
Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.
Is it time for more nurse CEOs?
With nearly one-third of registered nurses considering leaving their current roles amid historic workforce shortages, healthcare executives nationwide are scrambling to better understand and meet nurses’ needs. This task may come easier for hospital an…
Petition to grant RaDonda Vaught clemency garners 120K signatures
More than 100,000 people have signed a national petition calling for clemency in former nurse RaDonda Vaught’s criminal case.
