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7 benefits Spectrum saw in its dual-role nurse initiative
A dual-role nurse pilot project launched in 2019 at Spectrum Health’s Cardiothoracic Cardiac Care Unit in Grand Rapids, Mich., with an aim toward reducing turnover and advancing nurse training. The initiative, which spanned multiple years, gleaned insights for hospital leaders into practices to combat nurse burnout and boost retention. -
What makes 1st-year nurses want to stay, per UF Health
With a diploma in hand and a new credential after their name, new nurses enter the hospital workforce and quickly find themselves frustrated and burned out by the effects of the nursing shortage, long hours and constant turnover in departments. -
Woman accused of pretending to be nurse in 8 states charged, denied bond
A woman has been charged in Georgia with stealing the identity of a Florida nurse and using the stolen nursing license to care for patients, wsbtv.com reported June 6. -
RaDonda Vaught to join nurses on healing trip to Costa Rica
RaDonda Vaught's conviction for a fatal medication error kickstarted a national dialogue about patient safety culture and made her a household name within the industry. Though Ms. Vaught has largely remained out of the public eye after her sentencing, she is giving nurses a rare opportunity to get to know her during a vacation to Costa Rica. -
One nurse's journey from LPN to CEO
Joseph Williams, BSN, RN, was recently named CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie (Md.), an Encompass Health facility, but unlike many CEOs, Mr. Williams got his start as a licensed practical nurse. -
235 organizations express support for legislation expanding scope of practice
More than 235 organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association, expressed support for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act in a June 6 letter to Congress. -
Viewpoint: More immigrant nurses available if Congress acts
Hospitals working to bolster their burned out and dwindling nursing staffs by hiring internationally trained nurses were stopped in their tracks when the State Department issued a red light on green cards in April. -
Dr. Amber Egyud's path to become a hybrid CNO & COO
Amber Egyud, DNP, RN, has a unique view of healthcare as both chief nursing officer and chief operating officer of Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Healthcare. -
Capt. Janice Lufkin, former head nurse of cardiac care at Philadelphia hospital, dies at 81
Capt. Janice Lufkin, RN, a retired decorated Navy nurse and former head nurse of the cardiac care unit at Philadelphia-based Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, died May 13 of heart failure, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported June 5. -
Illinois ICU nurse retires after 44 years
Lisa Surratt, RN, a nurse in the intensive care unit at Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Hospital, retired June 1 after 44 years. -
62 organizations launching or expanding nursing programs
Here are 62 organizations launching or expanding nursing programs: -
Nurse couple save man struggling to breathe midflight
A nurse couple saved a man whose heart stopped after suffering "low oxygen levels" in the middle of a flight to Baltimore, The Washington Post reported June 2. -
Trinity Health hospital names perinatal center after nurse
Ypsilanti, Mich.-based Trinity Health Ann Arbor hosted a dedication ceremony May 19 for the Lavone A. "Shorty" Witting, RN, Perinatal Wellness Center, named for one of its nurses. -
3 ways the ANA is advocating for nurse reimbursement
Nursing's economic value and the reimbursement of it has been neglected for decades, the American Nurses Association argues, and now it is pushing for key changes to restore how the profession is valued. -
Providence nurse leader suffers near-fatal spinal cord injury in Costa Rica
A California nurse executive suffered a near-fatal spinal cord injury after a tree limb cracked, fell and crushed her in a Costa Rica adventure park, according to a May 31 ABC7 report. -
Indiana woman charged with fraud, identity theft in case of stolen nursing license
A federal grand jury has indicted an Indianapolis woman on several counts of fraud and identity theft in connection with the theft of a stolen LPN license used to obtain jobs at three nursing homes. -
5 nurses making headlines on and off the job
Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since April: -
Viewpoint: Hospitals prioritize administration over nurse staffing, patient care
Hospitals are using reimbursement funds for profit and administration while neglecting patient care and nurse staffing efforts, an opinion piece published May 30 in Health Affairs contends. -
A day in the life of Mercy's chief nursing officer
Time in the operating room. Overseeing a team of 12,000 nurses. Administrative work. Family time. This is just a glimpse into the day-to-day life of Mercy's chief nursing officer. -
Nurses union doubts UMass Memorial Health's reason for closing maternity unit
The Massachusetts Nurses Association is questioning UMass Memorial Health's stated reasons for closing a maternity ward in Leominster, Mass.
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