Category: Workforce

Why a Virginia system has its lowest turnover rate in 5 years

Inova Health leaders realized that when workers are motivated, engaged and happy, they can make a significant difference in terms of the care they provide to patients. This realization led the Falls Church, Va.-based organization to double down on cult…

NYC's public health system hired 1000+ nurses in 8 months

South Carolina is the best state for military retirees, and Oregon is the worst, according to an analysis released May 20 by WalletHub.

Florida system created nurse manager council to retain staff — here's how it worked

During the pandemic, Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System realized it could face a potential crisis in terms of nurse manager retention.

Job seekers more willing to relocate in early 2024

More job seekers relocated for new positions in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, though rates remain historically low overall, according to a May 16 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. 

A disconnect between healthcare leaders, workers in 18 numbers

A recent Indeed survey suggests that many workers do not intend to leave healthcare, but move away from individual employers due to dissatisfaction with the job. The survey also cites a gap in perception between what the workers find important and what…

A disconnect between healthcare leaders, workers in 18 numbers

A recent Indeed survey suggests that many workers do not intend to leave healthcare, but move away from individual employers due to dissatisfaction with the job. The survey also cites a gap in perception between what the workers find important and what…

More NPs, PAs move into specialty care

Although the number of nurse practitioners and physician associates who work in primary care continues to rise, an increasing number of these advanced practitioners are shifting into speciality care, according to a Milbank Memorial Fund report.

Healthcare workers call for greater enforcement of New York clinical staffing law

Unionized healthcare workers came together May 13 to address New York state’s clinical staffing law, which they say is not being enforced aggressively enough by the New York State Department of Health.

Lawmakers reintroduce Stop Nurse Shortages Act

Two U.S. lawmakers on May 9 reintroduced a bill that would create a federal grant program for nursing schools to stand up or expand accelerated degree programs geared toward individuals with an undergraduate degree in another field. 

Sutter Health, SF State partner to expand student clinical placement

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has partnered with San Francisco State University to expand clinical placement opportunities for nursing students.