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$18.4m for clinical placements in aged care

Nursing Review

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) , Pop-Up Health , University of Canberra , Hunter Primary Care and Brightwater Care Group have been funded to deliver the program nationwide until 30 June 2027.

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Addressing the Shortage of Mental Health Nurses: A Critical Imperative

Daily Nurse

With an estimated professional-to-population ratio of one mental health nurse per 4,243 individuals in need of psychiatric care, the necessity of expanding and enhancing mental health nursing education and training programs is evident. Gina M Harrison, DNP , Faculty of Practice in the Nursing Program at Wilkes University.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This trend is projected to continue through at least 2027. Continuing your education and completing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of St. By 2040, that population is expected to grow to 22%. 1 In 2024, a record 4.1

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Albanese pledges free TAFE to help ease workforce shortages

Nursing Review

Mr Albanese confirmed that education was at the core of his government’s vision for a second term. Free' TAFE pledge Among the Prime Minister's first election promises is a pledge to pass laws making TAFE education free for 100,000 students each year from 2027. This is the mess we have worked to clean up.”

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NJSNA Region Reports | June 2025

American Nurse

Award Nominees: Administration, Laura Geron; Education, Pamela Parson-Williams; and Support, Varsha Singh. This award celebrates excellence in nursing by recognizing nurses who have been chosen by their peers as outstanding in their Clinical, Administrative, Research, and Educational roles, and those who Support excellence in nursing.

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Is Nursing a STEM Profession?

Daily Nurse

The push for universal support of STEM-related educational programs and careers is a 21st-century imperative. In fact, the vast majority of nurses interact with computer-based technologies every day, and patients obviously benefit from nurses who are educated and experts in the use of numerous technologies. healthcare facilities.

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The Coming Exodus of RN’s

Empowered Nurses

million registered nurses expected to quit by 2027 means a potential loss of approximately 1.1 million who will move on to other job opportunities or continue their education to become nurse practitioners. With 25% of our country’s 4.5 The need for nurse practitioners is growing and, according to the U.S.