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Rochester Regional Health temporarily closes hospital beds amid nursing shortage, aims to cut spending

Health Leaders | Nursing

Rochester Regional Health is working to cut its spending by temporarily closing hospital beds due to the latest result of a nursing shortage in the healthcare system. Now, hospital leaders are looking at what they can do to attract and retain nurses while cutting down on spending.

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Nursing shortage has educators turning to VR for training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: The Boston Globe Tags: business strategy HR medical education nursing staffing technology Secondary Pillars: Innovation CMO Article Type: News Published Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

Not only are the needs of patients becoming more complex, but the number of nurses has also started to dwindle. Nurses are facing extreme burnout, causing many to leave the profession and, in turn, underscoring the need for effective and intuitive nurse leaders.

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Can Technology Help or Hurt Nurse Burnout? How to Strike the Right Balance

Daily Nurse

Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks. It’s growing rapidly in the healthcare industry, and while it offers efficiency and innovation, it can also contribute to increased stress and fatigue among nursing professionals.

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What Does Nurse Recruitment Look Like Now for CNOs?

Health Leaders | Nursing

As the nursing shortage looms, new expectations give way to new recruiting strategies. In the face of a daunting workforce shortage, health systems are struggling to recruit and retain the best talent. Join us as we face the problems, share solutions, and help you reboot your nurse recruitment strategy.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Nurses, midwives, and aged care workers in Australia are increasingly moving away from traditional employment in favour of sole trading and contracting work. The exhaustion and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic , coupled with the national nursing shortage have contributed to the shift.

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What Happens When Nurses Are Misclassified as Independent Contractors?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Health systems should be careful to avoid misclassification of nurses as independent contractors, according to this law professional. CNOs everywhere are strategizing how to fill workforce gaps left by the nursing shortage.