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Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?

Nursing Review

A new National Health Reform Agreement is due to take effect in 2026. Henry Cutler , Professor and Director, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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Explore Economical LVN to RN Programs Near Long Beach, California

Registered Nursing

For licensed vocational nurses (LVNs, California's equivalent to LPNs) seeking to become registered nurses (RNs), this coastal city offers practical, affordable, and flexible educational pathways. These programs are perfect for licensed practical nurses ready to take the next step in their careers.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals, with over 5 million active RN licenses in the United States. Active RN licenses. DNP program enrollment increased by 2.0%, demonstrating two decades of steady enrollment. August 2010. April 25, 2025.

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Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

Nursing Review

After years of community advocacy (and controversy over the governments reversal and reinstatement of the questions) the 2026 census will be the first to ask Australians about their sexual orientation. We dont yet have census data about the LGBTQIA+ population. Read the original article.

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Explore Economical LPN-to-RN Programs Near Long Beach, California

Registered Nursing

For licensed vocational nurses (LVNs, California's equivalent to LPNs) seeking to become registered nurses (RNs), this coastal city offers practical, affordable, and flexible educational pathways. These programs are perfect for licensed practical nurses ready to take the next step in their careers.

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Paramedic-Turned-Nurse Lays Foundation for Leadership with Two Healthcare Degrees

Post University

That put him on management’s radar as an ideal trainer and mentor to students, newly licensed EMTs, and paramedics. Next Goal: A Doctorate Once he finishes the MSN/MBA-HC in 2026, Jay’s next educational goal is to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Based on the experience he has had so far, Jay says he may return to Post University. “I

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Removing Regulations, Removing Barriers to Nursing Practice

Capitol Beat

CMS continues to promote this RFI in its 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Pay System and Physician Fee Schedule proposed rules. Notably, this RFI from HHS is not the first health-related deregulatory RFI of this Administration—in May, ANA responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) RFI on deregulation.