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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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Nurses could perform women’s health checks to prevent ED visits, says APNA

Nursing Review

Following the release of new hospital data , the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has called upon the federal government to remove the policy barriers preventing some nurses from delivering preventative healthcare for women. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report, Australias hospitals at a glance , lists 'diseases of the genitourinary system' (such as urinary tract infections) as the third most common reason for women aged 15 to 44 to present to an emerge

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Why Should CNOs Have a Seat at the Table?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Aspiring CNOs should take these steps to gain perspective as future leaders, says this CNO. CNOs play an integral role in nursing. They act as the voice for nurses in the executive space, advocating for investment in new programs that can better the patient care environment. CNOs carry the entire weight of the nursing workforce, and it's not without challenges.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

Reflecting on my mothers decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. In the UK, the shortage of nurses has reached alarming levels. Fewer students are enrolling in nursing programmes, and nearly half of newly registered nurses leave within five to ten years. Meanwhile, the demand for healthcare continues to grow, as outlined in Englands NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan , which sets out how the NHS will ensure there are enough nurses and

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From Aspiration to Action: A Student’s Experience with the Miami Dolphins’ PT Team 

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Driven to learn from every experience, Doctor of Physical Therapy alum Anton Asknder discovered during his clinical rotation with the Miami Dolphins that excelling as a sports physical therapist requires much more than technical expertise. Anton Asknder (DPT 24) embarked on his USAHS journey with a focused goal: to pursue a career in sports physical therapy (PT).

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Health Minister announces govt. review of trans healthcare, puberty blockers

Nursing Review

The federal government has announced a review intohealthcarefor trans and gender diverse Australians, just days after Queensland announced it would pause the delivery of puberty blockers to children pending a review into pediatric gender services. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the review would develop new national guidelines for the treatment of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents in Australia and be driven by evidence and informed by public consultation and internationa

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Sentara embarks on systemwide virtual nursing rollout

Becker's Hospital Review

"Sentara Health implements virtual nursing system at all 12 hospitals by October 2025, freeing up bedside nurses to focus on hands-on care and improving patient

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Promoting a healthy work environment: Increasing staff confidence to address incivility

Nursing Management

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