Category: Nursing

A mother’s advice to her physician son

I hope this finds you well. Today, I took some time shopping for a new outfit to wear to the upcoming festivities marking the end of your emergency medicine residency. We have celebrated many educational milestones over the years, haven’t we? It seems …

How to maintain your relationships during nursing school

Maintaining a relationship during nursing school takes some effort. Your time is taken up by studying, classes, clinicals and labs. Oh, did I mention studying? At the end of the day, there is just not much time left for significant others. Now, I am re…

Hospital for Special Surgery names chief nurse

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has appointed Paul Coyne, DNP, APRN, senior vice president and chief nurse executive.

The exodus of young nurses

The U.S. nursing workforce fell by more than 100,000 in 2021, primarily driven by nurses under age 35 leaving hospital-based jobs, according to an analysis published April 13 in Health Affairs.

4 nurses making headlines on and off the job

Here are four nurses who have made headlines for their efforts on and off the job  since April 5:

What made baby-boomer nurses work through the pandemic?

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. 

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.