Nursing

Of the 650 U.S. hospitals designated as “Magnet” hospitals for nursing excellence, about 5% have earned the recognition more than six times.  The American Nurses Credentialing Center awards Magnet recognition to hospitals based on their quality of patient care and…

Leaders need to lead differently, according to Meredith Foxx, MSN, APRN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Cleveland Clinic.  In a Dec. 30 blog post about recommendations for nursing leaders, Ms. Foxx said, “Those who hold leadership positions…

In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world’s highest performing Magnet organizations. Since then, 68 hospitals in the U.S. and one in Saudi Arabia have achieved the designation.  The ANCC, a subsidiary…

Many health systems with virtual nursing programs say these remote care models have strong ROI — but few share specific wins and results.  Bedside nurses have shared mixed reviews on virtual nursing. Between December 2023 and March 2024, researchers at…

Seven nursing specialties reported turnover rates above the national average in 2024,  according to the NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. The 2025 report, released in March, includes survey findings from 450 hospitals in 37 states on…

Nurse turnover and vacancy rates have declined since their pandemic-era peaks but remain slightly elevated, according to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. The report, released in March, includes survey findings from 450 hospitals in…

The American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association and dozens of other groups representing healthcare professionals are urging federal lawmakers to pass newly reintroduced legislation that would expand the nation’s nursing faculty workforce and modernize nursing education.  The Future Advancement of…

IU Health Bloomington (Ind.) is adding on-call requirements for nursing staff in its acute care and behavioral health units, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s Dec. 12. Effective Dec. 28, unit nurses will be required to be on call for 12…

Hospitals nationwide are facing intensifying staffing pressures, rising patient acuity and growing demands for more sustainable care delivery. At Cleveland-based University Hospitals, a new virtual nursing initiative is offering an effective, systemwide solution. During an October webinar hosted by Becker’s…

Pushback is mounting against new federal student-loan reforms passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with lawmakers warning the policy could further strain the nursing workforce. In a Dec. 12 letter to Nicholas Kent, the undersecretary of education, a…