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52 nursing programs launching or expanding in 2024
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ChristianaCare recognized for emergency nurse excellence
Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare is the only national winner of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing's 2024 National Certification Champion Award for health systems. -
Connecticut nurses vote 'no confidence' in CNO
In late September, 133 nurses at Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital voted "no confidence" in Chief Nursing Officer Michelle Diaz, BSN, RN, and demanded her dismissal. -
Connecticut law aims to improve safety of home health staff
A new Connecticut law provides home healthcare workers with greater protections when visiting patients, NBC Connecticut reported Sept. 30. -
Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models
As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate's Midwest region. -
Century-old New York City home health agency abruptly shutters
In a sudden move, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island ended operations, laying off its nursing and selling its assets after over 100 years in service, SILive.com reported Sept. 27. -
Improving productivity and reducing burnout with AI nurse schedule automation
Nurse teams around the world are facing burnout and shortage — straining care delivery, and posing a meaningful challenge to health system margins. An often-ignored but pivotal driver of the problem is provider scheduling. Building shift schedules is extremely time-consuming, and often inefficiently or inequitably allocates already-stretched nurse teams. -
A PTSD crisis among nursing aides: What to know
A third of healthcare workers reported symptoms of PTSD related to the pandemic, but nurse aides and other lower-paid healthcare workers said they have been unable to get help for their conditions, KFF Health News reported Sept. 25. -
Innovation in hospital fall prevention
How Stryker’s technology elevates patient safety Patient safety is a top priority in healthcare, and one of the biggest challenges hospitals face is preventing falls. These accidents can lead to longer hospital stays and even serious injury.1 While traditional methods—like keeping a close eye on patients and encouraging safe movement—are still crucial, there’s more to be done. -
Virtual nursing: A strategic economic model for modern healthcare
As healthcare costs continue to climb, hospitals are under increasing pressure to find innovative ways to maintain financial stability while delivering high-quality care. Virtual nursing has emerged as a powerful tool, offering a model that enhances patient care and combats never-ending cost increases. -
NPs sue New York state agency over gender discrimination
Nurse practitioners employed by New York state have sued the agency that oversees their salary structure, alleging they are being underpaid based on gender, the Times Union reported Sept. 23. -
25 best nursing programs: US News
On Sept. 24, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the nation's best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. -
Hospital nurse turnover, vacancy rates by year
Nurse turnover and vacancy rates have declined since their pandemic-era peaks but remain elevated, according to data from the "2024 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report." -
Florida college launches nation's 1st AI-in-healthcare master's program
Florida State University's College of Nursing is the first university to offer a master's program that weaves artificial intelligence into healthcare — and it is offered online. -
UTHealth Houston creates nurse research institute
UTHealth Houston has established a nursing research institute to expand nurse-led research efforts that directly affect patient care. -
Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool
Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study. -
Allina Health to reduce hours for some nurses, technicians
Allina Health will reduce its elective surgery schedule and hours for registered nurse care coordinator staff at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital, affecting nurses and surgical technicians. -
5 nurses honored for health equity research: AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons recognized five nurses for their work to end health disparities and improve healthcare. -
10 states with largest projected CNA shortages, surpluses
The nursing assistant shortage is expected to be severe by 2028, Mercer, a financial services company, said in a recent report. -
States ranked by projected RN supply by 2028
By 2028, the national shortage of registered nurses is projected to primarily affect the Northeast, according to Mercer, a financial services company.
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