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Viewpoint: 3 ways to improve nursing education
Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the nursing profession will expand by 6 percent by 2031, the nation currently faces a shortage. -
Pennsylvania governor looks to streamline nurse licensing process
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Jan. 31 signed an executive order aimed at reducing wait times for issuing licenses for professionals across the state, including nurses. -
The 'hard truth' about staffing shortages: They aren't going away
Instead of studying the connection between hospital staffing shortages and patient outcomes and satisfaction, it's time to implement effective strategies that focus on solutions. -
States take action against nurses tied to degree scheme
At least 11 states have taken disciplinary action against nurses who allegedly purchased fraudulent degree documents through a recently uncovered scheme, while investigations are ongoing in others. -
3 things health systems can do to ease the nursing crisis, per top nurse execs
Burnout, violence and staffing shortages are just a few of the most pressing challenges the nation's 4 million nurses are facing. It's no question that these are pertinent to address across the healthcare sector nationwide, but what remains to be agreed upon is a clear path forward in doing so for compounding, complex issues. -
Georgia asks 22 nurses to surrender licenses amid degree scheme probe
Twenty-two Georgia nurses who allegedly purchased fraudulent degree documents through a recently uncovered scheme have been asked to surrender their licenses, according to ABC affiliate WSB-TV. -
Louisiana university appoints new nursing dean
Thibodaux, La.-based Nicholls State University named Raquel Engolio, EdD, RN, dean of nursing. -
6 organizations launching nursing programs
Here are six organizations opening or expanding nursing programs: -
37% of nurses in degree scheme passed NCLEX, feds say
More than one-third of aspiring nurses who allegedly purchased phony degrees to bypass coursework and training required to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination passed the test, The New York Times reported Jan. 27. -
Delaware annuls 26 nurses' licenses amid degree scheme probe
As state and federal investigations into a fraudulent nurse degree scheme continue, the Delaware Board of Nursing confirmed it has annulled the nursing licenses of 26 individuals, ABC affiliate WPVI reported Jan. 26. -
'No shortcuts in nursing': State boards probe nurses tied to phony degree scheme
State nursing boards are investigating individuals who allegedly purchased fraudulent nursing school degrees and diplomas as part of a widespread coordinated scheme, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing told Becker's Jan. 26. -
Nurses feel unprepared for future pandemics, unsupported by employers, survey finds
Forty-one percent of nurses nationwide do not feel prepared for a future variant, surge or pandemic, data from the American Nurses Foundation's survey revealed. -
How 5 CNOs elevate nurses' voices in decision-making
By and large, nurses want to be involved in decisions that affect their daily practice at the bedside, with recent evidence suggesting it may even combat burnout. -
7 states that have explored expanding APRN roles
As the American Medical Association works to block state laws from broadening the scope of advanced practice registered nurses, seven states have explored expanding APRNs' roles. -
Depressed, burned-out nurse practitioners shy away from getting mental healthcare: Report
Depression is prevalent among nurse practitioners, but these burned out professionals are reluctant to reach out for mental healthcare — instead choosing to embrace "maladaptive" personal coping skills including drinking and binge eating, according to a Medscape report. -
4 nurses making headlines on and off the job
Here are four nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since January 1: -
ANA rolls out free burnout program after successful pilot
With nursing burnout at an all-time high nationwide, the American Nurses Association is looking at solutions to provide support — one of which is through a free burnout prevention program for all members. -
4 nurse practitioner trends to watch in 2023
Hospitals should look to nurse practitioners in 2023 to help fill gaps created by the surging shortage of primary and mental healthcare professionals throughout the U.S., according to a Jan. 18 statement by the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. -
5 lessons an HCA chief nursing executive learned in her 1st year on the job
Despite the compounding challenges of leading a team with upward of 93,000 nurses amid national staffing strains, an incessant pandemic and high burnout rates for the profession, Sammie Mosier, BSN, chief nurse executive at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, remains passionate and optimistic. -
5 organizations launching nursing programs
Here are five organizations opening or expanding nursing programs:
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