Nursing

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.

On Sept. 24, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the nation's best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. 

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 has established a nursing research institute to expand nurse-led research efforts that directly affect patient care. 

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 will reduce its elective surgery schedule and hours for registered nurse care coordinator staff at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital, affecting nurses and surgical technicians.

The American Association of Retired Persons recognized five nurses for their work to end health disparities and improve healthcare.

The nursing assistant shortage is expected to be severe by 2028, Mercer, a financial services company, said in a recent report. 

By 2028, the national shortage of registered nurses is projected to primarily affect the Northeast, according to Mercer, a financial services company.

In 2024, Florida hospitals reported lower nurse vacancy and turnover rates than the national average, according to a report from the Florida Hospital Association.