Nursing

Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has invested millions of dollars into bolstering its nursing pipeline. The short-term results are showing promise of significant ROI, according to Jessica Huffman, DNP, RN.

The continuity of nursing care in ICUs is typically thought to improve patient outcomes, but a recent Penn Nursing-led study challenges this assumption. 

Elsevier Health has developed a standardized, objective test to help instructors assess nursing students' clinical judgment and practice readiness.

It's well known that a "silver tsunami" is on the horizon with millions of adults turning 65 each year — but the additional compounding impact of nurse retirements on systems is often overlooked. 

In October, the American Nurses Foundation launched a free program, in partnership with the  United Health Foundation, aimed at transforming workplace culture to address nurse mental health. 

Durham, N.C.-based Watts College of Nursing has shared plans to relocate to the Duke University campus, also in Durham, in July 2025. 

Hospital committees and councils are essential for driving improvements in patient care, but ensuring front-line nurses have a voice in these discussions can be difficult amid the demands of bedside care. Without structured time to participate, engagement often lags, along…

In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety — but healthcare leaders tell a different story.

As hospitals and health systems take virtual nursing models from pilot stages to full-scale rollouts, common challenges are emerging. 

Leaders at Madera, Calif.-based Valley Children's see employer-sponsored education programs as a critical strategy for addressing healthcare workforce gaps.