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Why Specialize in Your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree?

Northeastern State University

For those considering careers in specialized roles like nursing education or administration, Northeastern State University offers an online Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing in Administrative Leadership program and an online RN to MSN in Nursing Education program.

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National Nurses Week 2023: Chief Nurse Carolyn Booker Endured 'Trial by Fire' as a New Leader

Health Leaders | Nursing

A 5-part series celebrating nurse leaders who have claimed their place as a strategic partner in their organization's leadership. Editor’s note: Hospitals and health systems have seen a steady evolution of chief nursing officers taking a seat at the executive strategy table, guiding and participating in operations and policies.

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The Exec: How Phoenix Children's is Better Preparing Nursing Students to Work in Pediatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

Those collaborations redefined curriculum that is producing well-prepared pediatric nurses and appears to be reducing first-year turnover at Phoenix Children’s, says Thompson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer (CNO) and senior vice president of patient care services.

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Nurse Emeritus Combats Staff Shortages by Keeping Retired Nurses Engaged

Scrubs

“Our goal is to bring innovative approaches to support our nurses and care teams during this time of global workforce challenges in healthcare.” Emeritus recently named its first lead nurse, AnnMarie Papa, who previously served as vice president and chief nursing officer for Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton, Pennsylvania.

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

To address this shortfall, the chief nursing officer set out to create an internal PCA course (with didactic, simulation, clinical experience, and testing components) to provide knowledge, skills, and competency customized to the organization. To read more about the final course design, See Final course design.)

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

She is the owner of aneesahcoates.com and is passionate about helping nurses, current and aspiring, learn more about the profession. Coates works at a mental health crisis center as a senior professional evaluation nurse, preceptor to new nurses, Nursing Journal Club facilitator, and nursing department trainer for new staff.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

The American Hospital Association reported a 30% loss in the nursing workforce between 2019 and 2020; the United States will need 200,000 RNs each year to replace retirements alone. As aging nurses leave the workforce, their valuable experience, efficiency, critical thinking, and leadership skills follow. American Nurse Journal.

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