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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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Bridging the Gap: Applications Now Open for the 2025-2026 SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program

Minority Nurse

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP ) at the American Nurses Association is excited to announce that applications for its 2025-2026 Class of Fellows are now open! The statistics are even more concerning for specific communities.

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Travel Nurses: 2025 Healthcare Staffing Trends to Watch

The Gypsy Nurse

More healthcare systems are adding remote services like virtual check-ins, patient monitoring, and remote mental health care. Wellness Is Finally a Priority After years of burnout and staffing shortages, facilities and agencies are putting more and more energy into support programs, mental health resources, and work-life balance.

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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

Yet in health and wellbeing outcomes particularly mental health this population drags far behind the rest of the country. In early December the government released a landmark ten-year national action plan to address these health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people. Why do we need a dedicated action plan?