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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

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Fourth Trimester Programs: A New Era of Postpartum Care

Diversity Nursing

According to Becker's Hospital Review , since its late 2024 launch, the program has achieved a remarkable 20% reduction in readmissions for Black mothers who had a C-section, a testament to its holistic approach and focus on health equity. UW Medicine in Washington is leading the " Maternal Mental Health Access " effort.

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Revised workers compensation Bill to be tabled in NSW after push back from unions

Nursing Review

The state government is also rolling out a $44m Workplace Mental Health package, including to SafeWork NSW for injury prevention with 50 new inspectors specialising in psychological injury and wraparound psychological support services for people navigating the claims process.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Where Do We Go From Here?

The Relentless School Nurse

Building strong peer networks, participating in professional communities, and seeking mental health support when needed can help manage stress and prevent burnout. My summer blog posts will take a deeper look at what protective factors school nurses can leverage to face the 2025 – 2026 school year. More to come…

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NSW lowest budget for mental health in Australia

Nursing Review

NSW has been criticised for the lack of mental-health funding in the new state budget, which was released mid-September. It is the only state in which mental-health funding has decreased per capita over the last 10 years. million investment into 20 Women’s Health Centres in NSW providing mental-health services for women.

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Promoting Mental Health Awareness: OTD Students Create Education Course for Pate Rehabilitation

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Dallas campus—Carrington Brown, Kennedy Brumbelow, Kendall Keeton, Samantha Paniccia and Bailey Williams—designed an educational course on mental health. Raising awareness about mental health among individuals with TBIs can have a profound influence on their overall well-being and recovery.

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Labor unveils next step in healthcare overhaul

Nursing Review

The clinics are slated to open by July 1, 2026 and once delivered will ensure four out of five Australians live within a 20-minute drive from a clinic, according to Department of Health and Aged Care analysis. NSW will gain 14 new clinics, while Victoria and Queensland will get 12 and 10 respectively.