Nursing

Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai chief nursing officer emeritus was selected to receive the 2022 Lifetime Legacy Award from the American Academy of Nursing.

Topeka, Kan.-based Stormont Vail Hospital launched its virtual nurse program three years ago with 10 nurses. Now it is contracting with the company behind the system for 100 more, CBS affiliate WIBW reported Oct. 20.

Five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since Oct. 13: 

Pittsburgh, Pa.-based UPMC will offer nursing students financial assistance through a new loan forgiveness program set to launch in January. 

Below are eight hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Fairfield, Conn.-based Sacred Heart University and Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health created a shared nursing chair, they said in an email to Becker's Oct. 12. 

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins School of Nursing created a Policy Honors Program for students to gain skills in policy analysis and advocacy. 

California is increasing access to reproductive healthcare through a new law that expands practice authority for nurse practitioners. 

Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages nationwide.

Three hospitals received Magnet designation for the first time in September, while another 13 were redesignated, according to the American Nurses Credentialing Center.