Registered Nursing

JULY 18, 2025

Each year, the Commonwealth Fund releases a detailed Scorecard on State Health System Performance, evaluating how well U.S. states deliver high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. The 2025 edition sheds light on fragile healthcare improvements amid growing disparities – and highlights opportunities for transformation. For registered nurses across all practice areas, the data is more than just a report card.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 17, 2025

A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree for nurses that provides them not only with the clinical skills necessary to practice as an advanced practice provider but also with the leadership skills necessary to implement change through the application of evidence-based research into practice. As healthcare continuously evolves, DNPs must be part of leadership teams, as they are uniquely positioned with their clinical expertise and education to help navigate these changes within the

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Daily Nurse

JULY 14, 2025

Nurses are under attack—literally. And one Philadelphia-based nurse-led organization is saying enough is enough. Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has launched Protect Our Nurses , a bold, multi-channel advocacy campaign calling for federal legislation and national awareness to address the escalating epidemic of workplace violence against nurses and healthcare workers.

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American Nurse

JULY 14, 2025

The effects on novice clinical adjunct nursing faculty According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current national nursing shortage leaves many nursing roles—in acute care, long-term care, and community settings—unfilled. To prepare more future nurses, pre-licensure nursing programs require adequate faculty. Although ideal nursing faculty have received training in nursing education pedagogy, as of 2022, according to Smiley and colleagues, only 17.4% of the over 5 million RNs in the Un

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 11, 2025

CNOs and other nurse leaders need to get involved in policy and advocacy so that nurses can be the ones leading the way for legislative change. In the latest edition of HealthLeaders' The Winning Edge webinar series, a panel of nurse leaders discussed how to collaborate with professional organizations, educate policymakers, and drive nursing-forward agendas that impact patient care, healthcare equity, and workforce development and sustainability.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 16, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many leaders today report to me that they feel like they are the device police on their units. When they attempt to raise concerns with staff about the importance of remaining situationally aware today, they often receive blank stares or shrugs of disinterest. Consider the following story […] The post Teaching Situational Awareness appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 16, 2025

In the grand narrative of healthcare, the spotlight often shines brightest on dramatic interventions – emergency surgeries, groundbreaking treatments, and heroic resuscitations. Yet, lurking quietly in the background, making a profound and often unseen difference, is the steady, vital work of preventative Nursing care. It's the silent force that saves lives, improves quality of life, and ultimately, reshapes the health of communities.

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Empowered Nurses

JULY 17, 2025

As nurses, we’re hardwired to help. It doesn’t matter if we’re on the clock, in scrubs, or just trying to enjoy a day at the park—we hear a cry for help, and our instinct kicks in. But when you’re off-duty and a medical emergency unfolds in front of you, there’s something else you need to engage before you take action: your judgment. Because while the heart says, “Do something,” the professional reality whispers, “Be careful.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 13, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN. NEA-BC, FAAN Recently, several nurse managers have talked with me about a trend that they are seeing with their younger staff – they are requesting assurances of anonymity. Consider the following story, a manager related in a session: We recently conducted an employee engagement survey in my hospital. I […] The post When Staff Want Anonymity appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Post University

JULY 16, 2025

Nurse practitioners (NPs) provide comprehensive healthcare services, from assessing and examining patients to ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing illnesses, and treating or managing diseases. Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care. According to data from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), nearly 90% of the 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States are tra

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 16, 2025

After nearly 45 years of service, Marcy Dawson is ready to hang up her flight suit—but not her passion for helping others. The North Dakota-based nurse, paramedic, educator, and mentor is the Nurse of the Week for her decades of exceptional service in emergency medicine and unwavering commitment to patients in their most critical moments. From the ground to the skies, Dawson’s career took off—literally.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 14, 2025

Leaders should include frontline nurses when developing new protocols, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Nicole Telhiard , chief nursing officer at Our Lady of the Lake Health , about how other CNOs can go about implementing sepsis protocols in their emergency departments. Tune in to hear her insights.

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The Nurse Break

JULY 15, 2025

Before we get into Jaypee’s article about being an after hours hospital coordinator and nurse leader, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have made our very own, free, nurse-only community. It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources Tell us about your journey into nursing and your move to Australia.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

JULY 14, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock Reducing the impact of antimicrobial therapy is a part of fundamental practice for health care providers, pharmacists, microbiologists, and public health professionals. Inclusion of nurses in the conversation regarding actions and implementation to achieve this end has often been an afterthought. However, the number of nurses practicing across every health care setting makes us critical and active partners.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

Inspire Nurse Leaders

JULY 16, 2025

Introduction As a nurse leader, you’re no stranger to high-stakes decisions, overwhelming workloads, and the constant pressure to deliver exceptional patient care while supporting your team. But what happens when the demands of leadership start to feel like a storm you can’t navigate? Burnout, uncertainty, and a lack of clarity can dim even the most dedicated leader’s spark.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 15, 2025

In a sweeping effort to address the critical nursing shortage across the Midwest, Chamberlain University and SSM Health have announced a landmark initiative that promises to deliver more than 400 practice-ready nurses annually across four states. The newly launched Aspiring Nurse Program pairs education funding, immersive clinical experience, and direct job placement within SSM Health facilities, marking a national first in workforce development strategy.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 18, 2025

Workforce, workplace violence, healthcare equity, and succession planning are some of the biggest issues in nursing, says this CNO. Growing up, Terry Dillman knew she wanted to help people. After experiencing a medical emergency in her family when she was a teenager and witnessing what nurses were capable of, she decided she wanted to be a nurse. Dillman received her nursing degree from Queensborough College.

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FreshRN

JULY 14, 2025

Learn what a clinical nurse consultant does, how to become one, and what skills are essential to thrive. We sat down with Kristine Shepherd, MSN, RN, for the full scoop. The post What Is a Clinical Nurse Consultant? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at This Growing Role appeared first on FRESHRN.

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Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Nursology

JULY 15, 2025

Contributor – Robin R. Walter PhD, RN, CNE Picture this: A room full of nurses from all over the world is discussing nursing and what it means to be a nurse. Their goal is to reach consensus on global definitions of ‘nurse’ and ‘nursing.

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Registered Nursing

JULY 11, 2025

Massachusetts is experiencing a critical shortage of registered nurses, with healthcare systems across the Commonwealth reporting escalating staff deficits. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( ABSN ) programs have emerged as a powerful solution designed to fast‑track career changers and degree-holders into the nursing workforce. These intensive, high-quality programs are responding to the mounting demand for skilled care, driven by an aging population and increasing complexity in patien

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Relias

JULY 15, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , passed into law on July 4, 2025, includes major healthcare policy changes affecting all levels of acute care. Also known as the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), the federal legislation establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program and allocates $50 billion in funding over five years. While the bill’s high-level goal is to expand access and improve infrastructure for rural health systems, it comes at a time when clinical decision-making, care owners

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 11, 2025

Unionized nurses at Essentia Health hospitals in Duluth and Superior reached a contract agreement Friday, averting a strike that was set to begin this week, though other groups of Essentia employees may still move forward with strikes in the coming days. The contract must still be ratified by union members. It includes a 9.75% raise over the three years of the contract, plus a one-year freeze on reductions to staffing ratios, the nurses union announced in a press release.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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FreshRN

JULY 16, 2025

AI is reshaping how nurses learn and educators teach. Discover the latest trends in AI and nursing education, including personalized learning, VR simulation, and how to prepare for an ethical, equitable future in healthcare training. The post AI and Nursing Education: Trends, Tools, and the Future of Learning appeared first on FRESHRN.

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Nursing Times

JULY 12, 2025

David Collett discusses the NMC education review and why he thinks proficiencies on political influence and policy should be strengthened.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 17, 2025

Obesity is a complex and misunderstood disease affecting more than 2 out of 5 Americans. A common narrative about obesity is that those who struggle with it choose to have it, or that it’s their fault that they have it, when that couldn’t be further from the truth. Nurses can struggle with obesity due to occupational challenges , such as irregular work schedules, stressful environments, and limited options for healthy meals.

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The Gypsy Nurse

JULY 12, 2025

You’ve signed the contract. Your bags are packed. You’ve scoped out the best local coffee shop and even found a gym with travel nurse discounts. But then… crickets. Your start date is suddenly pending because credentialing is delayed. Stuck in Credentialing Limbo? Here’s How to Take Back Control: Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In 2025, one of the top non-clinical challenges facing travel nurses is the slowdown in credentialing, and it’s not talked about enough.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 11, 2025

Clasp programs enable employers to commit early—often while students are still in school—and defer actual repayment until after retention milestones. That structure stretches every dollar further, with many employers on Clasp's platform offering up to $75,000+ in tax-advantaged loan repayment over three years. The result: deeper loyalty, lower turnover, and more sustainable pipelines for in-demand roles like nurse anesthesia, radiologic and surgical technology, respiratory therapy, physical ther

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A Scrub's Life

JULY 15, 2025

A drug diversion is one of those events that no facility wants to face. An incorrect narcotic count isn’t just a paperwork problem – it’s a potential patient safety issue and a serious compliance concern. Are you and your team ready to respond if counts … The post What To Do When the Count Doesn’t Add Up first appeared on A Scrub's Life.

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Post University

JULY 11, 2025

When Sabrina Williams graduated from high school, her mother, a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), talked her into following in her footsteps. “To my surprise, I loved being a CNA,” says Sabrina, who grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “I worked in long-term care, and I truly enjoyed helping residents get ready each day and look and feel beautiful. Some of them didn’t have families visiting them, so I took it seriously to care for them.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 11, 2025

In some spiritual traditions, there is a notion of finding one’s center, the balancing point upon which one’s life is balanced. In your nursing career , finding your center is an essential practice, one that remains crucial as you and your life evolve. The center of your career may very well be a moving target — are you currently in touch with yours?

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American Nurse

JULY 11, 2025

Deep in the forest, far from the land of Blightborough, lay a secluded sanctuary where the most precious animals sought relief, respite, and convalescence. In the Woodland Ward, all the forest creatures came to be healed by their kindred neighbors—the flora and fauna around them. Although the Ward was not large, it was a place of great impact. Kindness, compassion, and understanding were so palpable that the very leaves seemed to pulse and the branches bent in aid of care.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 16, 2025

In a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and principles are under fire, it's important for CNOs to understand the full scope of the issue. Despite the scrutiny from the Trump Administration and the many executive orders targeting DEI programs, nurses still show up every day to care for patients from every walk of life. Nursing itself is a diverse profession, and diversity in nursing helps improve patient outcomes.

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