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For Chiefs' RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Nursing Runs in the Family
Clyde Edwards-Helaire has a Super Bowl ring. But thanks to his mom’s inspiration, the running back is enrolling in nursing…
Using DEI to Address Nurse Burnout
Nurse burnout has been a central focus for hospitals across the country. Discover how DEI might help in the fight…
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Michigan Community College Gets $2 Million to Start New Nursing Programs
A $2 million grant hopes to reduce the Michigan nursing shortage through creating an accessible and affordable ADN-to-BSN program.
AI in Healthcare: Fundamentals for Nurse Educators
Artificial intelligence in nursing education is lagging. Find out recommendations and applications for nurse educators to utilize AI in the…
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UCF Begins Work on $68 Million Nursing School Pavilion in Florida
The UCF College of Nursing has broken ground on a state-of-the-art nursing pavilion to help address the nursing shortage.
Nurse Practitioner Ranked Top Healthcare Job for 2024
Nurse practitioners are among the highest-paid nurses. Learn why nurse practitioners landed the #1 spot in healthcare job rankings for…
Social Media and the Nurse Educator: How Nursing Educators Can Use Social Platforms More Effectively
There are benefits and disadvantages to nursing educators using social media platforms to teach nursing students. Being aware of both…
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Ramapo College of New Jersey Uses $1 Million Grant to Start Accelerated Nursing Program
Ramapo College of New Jersey received a $1 million grant to launch a new accelerated nursing program to address the…
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At the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Virtual Reality Helps Train and Retain
University of Minnesota nursing students are the first to care for multiple patients in a VR environment. Officials believe it…
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Biden White House Revamps Trump-Era 'Conscience Rule' Allowing Care Providers to Refuse Care
Here is what healthcare providers need to know about Biden’s new provider conscience rules.
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Vermont State Auditor Urges the State to Use or Lose $22 Million in Nursing Incentives
Vermont wants to strengthen its healthcare workforce. Yet only a fraction of the state’s nursing incentives have reached nurses.
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Hawaii Nurses Go on Strike, and Hospital Execs Strike Back
Hawaii nurses go on strike for safer work conditions, but hospital executives were quick to bring in replacements.
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North Carolina Needs More School Nurses to Help Students Recover from Pandemic Learning Loss
North Carolina schools illustrate what happens when rising mental health conditions couple with school nurse shortages.
Nursing Preceptorship Helps Recruit, Retain Nurses After Graduation
Nursing recruitment and retention of new graduates is notoriously challenging, but this novel preceptor-to-hire program may help bridge the gap.
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Nurse Anesthetists Are in Short Supply in the Southeast. A New Grant to Emory's Nursing School Will Help.
Georgia's rural communities face an extreme shortage of CRNAs. Find out how a new grant is helping Emory University fill…
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Southwestern Michigan College, Andrews University Team Up for Affordable Nursing Program
A $2 million grant supports two Michigan schools' goals to improve nursing education affordability and increase the number of BSN-prepared…
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Nurses in Hawaii Have Given Notice of Intent to Strike
Nurses at Hawaii's Kapiʻolani Medical Center are striking in an effort to secure adequate staffing and fair wages.
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Boise State School of Nursing Launches New Graduate Degree Programs
Nursing students in Idaho will have more options to train as an NP. Learn about the new DNP program offered…
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Controversial For-Profit Arizona College of Nursing Plans Expansion Into Wisconsin
Wisconsin faces a nursing shortage. But will the expansion of a for-profit college help or hurt the state’s nursing students?
Nursing is the Most Trusted Healthcare Profession. Where Nurses Can Lead in 2024
Nurses have once again been voted the most trusted professionals. Find out how nurses can leverage their positions and lead…
Nurses and the Non-Compete: Why a Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in New York Has Nurses Thinking Big
Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the bill banning non-compete agreements in New York. Learn more about what the future holds for…
Study: Nursing Student Beliefs About Death and Dying Can Affect End-of-Life Care
Misconceptions around end-of-life care can leave patients unsupported. A new study suggests ways to prepare nurses for this key role.
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Nursing Students in Connecticut Sue for Invalidated Credits from Shuttered Stone Academy
Nine former students of Stone Academy, a closed for-profit nursing school in Connecticut, sued state officials for invalidating their academic…
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University of Louisville School of Nursing Will Use $6.5 Million Grants to Expand Healthcare in Kentucky
Kentucky faces a severe nursing shortage. Two federal grants will help improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
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Montana State University Breaks Ground on $100 Million Nursing School Expansion
Montana State University received a $101 million gift to fund the nursing school's expansion and the only doctoral midwifery program…
Could Robots in Nursing Homes Be a Solution to the Staffing Crisis?
Nursing homes face a serious staffing shortage. Two nursing homes are testing care robots as a possible solution.
Study: Nurses Can Take Greater Leadership Roles in Primary Care for Seniors
Nurse-led annual wellness visits in senior adults may help alleviate physician shortages with significant and sustainable improvements to care.
There's a Serious Nursing Shortage at Military Healthcare Facilities. A New Federal Proposal Could Help
The Military Health System is in dire need of nurses, and a bipartisan proposal aims to incentivize nurses to keep…
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UF Health Strengthens Efforts To Recruit and Retain Nurses Amid Shortage in Florida
Amid a rising nurse shortage and an aging population, the University of Florida developed several strategies to retain and recruit…
New LinkedIn Features Help Nurses Get Hired
Looking for nursing jobs? LinkedIn’s new tools can help nurses find jobs based on specialty, license, schedule, and more.
Do Nurses Know Enough About Neurodiversity? We Spoke With an Expert in the Field
Nurses benefit by increasing their awareness of neurodivergent patients and colleagues. Find out more about the growing neurodiversity movement from…
University of New England Nursing School Launches 12-month Accelerated BSN Program
UNE's new 12-month accelerated nursing program, designed for students with a bachelor's in another field, addresses educational needs and the…
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The New Jersey Nursing Strike Ends: Here's What's in the Proposed Deal
A tentative agreement has finally been reached after 1,700 New Jersey nurses represented by USW Local 4-200 have been on…
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A Kentucky Nursing Student Saved a Man's Life While Working a Shift at Wendy's
Learn about the heroic story of an aspiring nurse who performed CPR while on duty at a Wendy’s restaurant.
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Violence Against Nurses: A Timeline and a Blueprint for Increased Workplace Safety
Violence against nurses is on the rise. Find out the most recent incidents to make headlines and the steps healthcare…
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Seattle Nurses Describe Children's Hospital as 'Combat Zone'
Nurses in Seattle Children's pediatric psychiatric ward speak out about “traumatizing” conditions. And there are no easy solutions to workplace…
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Free Nursing School: Pennsylvania's Geisinger Health System Expands Loan Forgiveness for Nursing Students
Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania offers loan forgiveness programs equivalent to free nursing school for qualifying grads.
Students Are Fighting Back Against Shuttered Connecticut Nursing Diploma Mill Stone Academy
The state attorney general filed an amended complaint alleging financial, academic, and marketing misconduct at Stone Academy in Connecticut.
When It Comes to Using AI, Nursing Students Trust Themselves — But Not Their Peers or Administrators
Survey data shows that nursing and health students trust themselves — but not their peers or administrators — to use…
American Nurses Association Backs Nurse-Patient Staffing Ratios
The ANA recently announced its support of mandated nurse-patient ratios. Find out what this means for the nursing workforce.
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Nurse Strike News: A Group of Nurses Just Made Union History in Baltimore
More than 500 nurses from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital made history by being the first to organize a hospital in…
From Vicious Cycle to Virtuous: How Combating Nurse Burnout Leads to Improved Healthcare
Nurse burnout is on the rise. Learn how healthcare leaders can stop this vicious cycle and build a virtuous culture…
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Stanford Medicine Study Challenges the AMA's Fight Against Scope Creep
A study from Stanford Medicine reveals that NPs are as safe as MDs when prescribing medication to older adults. Learn…
What Is Health Equity Accreditation? Everything You Need to Know
Learn how healthcare organizations improve health equity by obtaining a health equity accreditation from several prominent healthcare safety and quality…
Diversity In Nursing and Healthcare: A Look at the Numbers
Find out more about underrepresentation in nursing and healthcare by diving into the data by race, ethnicity, and license type.
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Nurse Impostor: Michigan Woman Pleads Guilty After Pretending To Be a Licensed Nurse… Again
A Michigan woman pleads guilty after pretending to be a licensed nurse for the second time. Find out what consequences…
An Ohio Nursing Student's Parents Liked Her Nursing School So Much They Gave the School $1 Million
A student's family donated $1 million to the Case Western Reserve's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Ohio, which…
Study: Staffing Agencies Outperform Hospitals in Nurse Satisfaction
Working for a staffing agency vs. a hospital is associated with higher nurse satisfaction. Learn more about the differences and…
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing Gets $1.25 Million for Master of Nursing Program
Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing received $1.25 million to fund the Conway-Welch Second Degree in Nursing Scholarship. Learn more about…
Nursing School Uses Police Simulation to Help Nurses Combat Unconscious Bias
Nursing school granted $1.3 million to adapt a law enforcement simulation program and evaluate the effect on reducing unconscious bias…
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International Nurses Could Help Shortage But Are Blocked from Entering the U.S. A New Proposal Could Help.
International nurses play a key role in the U.S. healthcare system, but a freeze on visa processing threatens to worsen…
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The Bipartisan Primary Care Act: Everything We Know, Including How it Could Affect Nurses
The Bipartisan Primary Care Act addresses shortages in healthcare professions. Discover how this bill would impact nurse training.
Mark Your Calendar: Nursing Awareness and Recognition Days To Know
Are you looking for more ways to appreciate the nurses in your life this year? Mark your calendar for these…
The Future of Nursing: Will Google's New AI Clinical Search Tool Be a Game-Changer for Nurses?
Google’s healthcare-focused generative AI search tool may significantly influence the future of nursing and healthcare. Here’s what you should know.
CDC: Burnout Keeps Rising for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
Nurses’ mental health deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the CDC's new healthier workplace initiative to help combat burnout.
Study: Simulation Helps Nursing Students Feel More Confident
As more nursing schools add simulation labs, data shows they build self-confidence in clinical tasks, judgment, and decision-making.
Study: More Than 60% of Nursing and Medical Students Don't Plan to Treat Patients After Graduation
Most nursing students are considering non-patient-facing roles. What’s behind that startling number, and what does it mean for healthcare?
Strike Nurse: To Be or Not to Be?
Nurses all over the country are striking for better work conditions. Learn more about the pros and cons of strike…
Diversity & Inclusion
The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing
Black nurses are underrepresented in healthcare. Discover how HBCU nursing programs can reduce this disparity.
Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Using NurseJournal’s data-driven methodology and insight from experienced NPs, discover the 10 best states to work as an NP.
What Are the Benefits of Working for the VA as a Nurse?
There are many benefits to working for the VA as a nurse. Explore how becoming a VA nurse can impact…
The 35 Best Specialty Career Choices for Nurses
Explore the best specialty career options available to nurses while reviewing the potential job growth and salary potential for each.
Travel Nurses and Patient Care: Their Impact on Patient Outcomes and How Hospitals Can Help Them Succeed
Travel nurses can help address nursing shortages, but their use can be associated with poorer patient outcomes. Learn how hospitals…
The Future of Nursing: University of Connecticut Nursing School Forms Innovation Center With Engineering Department
Interdisciplinary collaboration may have a whole new meaning soon. Learn how one university is bridging the gap between nursing and…
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10 Telling Quotes from Bernie Sanders' Hearing at New Jersey Nurse Strike
Senator Bernie Sanders recently held a special hearing near an ongoing nurse strike in New Jersey. Here are the 10…
Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?
Does nursing always have to be a calling? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of going into nursing for the money.
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The UConn School of Nursing Just Received the Largest Gift in University History
The University of Connecticut received a $40 million gift to help promote innovation and ease the nursing shortage. Find out…
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Nurses at a Renowned Seattle Hospital Protest After a Nurse Is Stabbed in the Face
Nurses in Seattle and nationwide want a safer work environment and better protection as violence against nurses continues to rise.
Financial Aid
Which Nurses Will Benefit From Biden's New Income-Driven Loan Repayment Plan?
Biden's loan repayment plan provides more student loan forgiveness for these nursing professions.
When Will the Nursing Shortage End?
The nursing shortage has impacted nearly every region in the U.S. Find out when the HRSA projects this shortage to…
Pittsburgh School of Nursing Offers LGBTQ+ Training — For Nursing Students and Those Already in the Workforce
Do you want to improve your LGBTQ+ cultural competence? Learn about free modules for nurse education and options for CE…
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Nurse Practitioners are the Fastest-Growing Occupation for the Second Straight Year
Discover the driving forces behind the rapid growth of nurse practitioners (NPs), the fastest-growing occupation in the U.S.
What Is An Accelerated Nursing Program? What to Know Including the Nation's Top Programs
Do you have a non-nursing degree and want to fast-track into a nursing career? Find out if an accelerated nursing…
Nursing Nightmares: Horror Stories from the Front Lines (and How to Make Nurse-Patient Interactions a Treat)
Nurses are famed for their resilience and humor. Try on a few patient horror stories, then find out how to…
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Following Historic Nurse Strike, Here's What's in the New Kaiser Permanente Labor Deal
The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente after a three-day strike. Learn more about…
Is Burnout Causing Nurses to Become Less 'Engaged' In Their Work? A New Study Says So.
Learn more about the relationship between nurse engagement and burnout and how they contribute to the nursing shortage.
Virtual Nursing: Can a First-of-Its-Kind Hospital Program Help Address Nursing Shortage and Burnout?
Nursing shortages and burnouts are serious concerns. Discover how a new virtual nursing program helps take care of the nurses…
The Nation's 10 Best Cannabis Nurse Training Programs
Cannabis nurses provide holistic care for patients with complex medical needs. Discover some of the best training options in this…
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Addressing the Nursing Home Crisis: A New Federal Proposal Makes Nurses Part of the Solution
Nursing shortages have driven the nursing home crisis. Learn about a new federal proposal that would increase the number of…
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Ohio Bill Tackles Staffing Standards, Incentivizes Nursing Students to Work In-State
The Ohio Nurses Association worked with state lawmakers to develop a bill to protect nurses and patients by improving the…
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Nurse Strike Update: Kaiser Permanente Strike Underway and It's the Largest Healthcare Strike in History
Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers went on strike Wednesday, becoming the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history.
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A New Bipartisan Proposal Would Increase Class Sizes at Nursing Schools: What You Need to Know
How a multibillion-dollar proposal would benefit nursing workforce development and education programs.
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Georgia Baby Death Lawsuit Shines Light on Infant Mortality Rates in the U.S.
An alleged decapitation of a newborn in Georgia shines light on U.S. infant mortality rates. Hear from perinatal nurse clinicians…
Nurse-Patient Ratios: These States Have These Controversial Policies in Place
Discover which states have nurse-to-patient ratio laws and which ones may soon be joining them.
NFL Cheerleader and Nurse on Nursing and Skin Cancer Awareness
New England Patriots cheerleader Olivia Kerins is an oncology nurse and advocate for skin cancer prevention. Learn more about her…
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The Ohio State University Seeks New Normal in Nursing Education
The Ohio State University College of Nursing has reimagined nursing education using technology, disruptive models, and hybrid learning.
Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority by State
Nurse practitioners can prescribe medications in states with prescriptive authority. Find out NP prescriptive authority by state.
Addressing Language Barriers in Healthcare
With 1 in 5 American households speaking languages other than English, breaking down languages in healthcare has become more important…
Suicide is Rampant Among Nurses. Here's How to Make a Difference
Suicide is a widespread problem in the nursing community. Learn more about suicide and find meaningful solutions to help nurses…
Combating Implicit Bias in Nursing
Implicit bias causes healthcare inequities. Learn how you can fight implicit bias as a nurse.
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Nursing Faculty Burnout: New Study Reveals What Educators Need To Fulfill Their Roles
Explore factors influencing the nursing faculty shortage and discover a unique wellness approach to preventing faculty burnout.
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Study: Three-Quarters of Asian Nurses Experience Discrimination, Burnout
Study finds anti-Asian racism and workplace discrimination in nursing lead to nurse burnout. Nursing students begin to experience racism in…
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Nurse Strike: St. Louis University Hospital Nurses Walk Out Over Work Conditions
Learn about the latest in a series of nurse strikes, as more nurses demand better working conditions and higher pay.
How Many Nursing Jobs Are There in the US?
Nursing is the largest healthcare profession. Discover the number of nursing jobs in the U.S. and learn how to become…
Free Nursing School: What You Should Know About the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program for 2024
Nursing students with limited financial options might consider the HRSA Nurse Corps Program for free nursing school and a two-year…
New Insurance Coverage for HIV Therapy: What Nurses Need to Know
The USPSTF recommends clinicians prescribe PrEP to high-risk patients who do not have HIV to prevent its spread. Learn more…
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Nurse Strike Drags on at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey
New Jersey nursing strike centers on lower staff-to-patient ratios. Sen. Bernie Sanders stands in support of striking nurses, who have…
New CDC Pneumonia Vaccine Guidelines: A Quick Resource Guide for Nurses and Nursing Students
New CDC pneumonia vaccine guidelines are available for infants and children. Explore how these changes will affect nurses and nursing…
Here's How One Health System Is Training Housekeepers and Other Staff for Roles in Patient Care
Learn how one healthcare system is addressing healthcare staffing shortages proactively through a unique education program for employees.
Nurse Staffing Agencies: How to Get on Board With This Growing Trend
Nurse staffing agencies are making headlines in the investment sphere. Learn more about nursing staffing agencies and how they might…