University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. Nurses with graduate degrees can serve in leadership roles , in advanced levels of patient care or as educators.

Nurse Shortage

American Nurse

JUNE 30, 2025

million alcohol-related emergency department visits occurred from January 2021 through September 2023, with alcohol as the most prevalent source of all substance-related emergency department visits. The champion roles provide an opportunity for interested nurses to take on leadership responsibilities or complete clinical-ladder projects.

Mental Health

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Each member of the care teams needs to be fully engaged to optimize patient care and outcomes,” said Stacey Chappell, Director of Advocacy and External Communications at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). Nurses are able to cover for each other, allowing for meal or bathroom breaks.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Job Dissatisfaction and Burnout Nurses experience stress and burnout due to long hours, high patient-to-nurse ratios, and emotionally stressful work situations. According to a 2021 ANA poll, 62% of nurses felt overwhelmed, and 55% considered quitting due to stress and burnout (ANA, 2023). Why nurses leave nursing.

Nurse Shortage