Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 23, 2025
Addressing the nursing shortage requires a careful, multipronged strategy and a mindful approach. The national nursing shortage is an ongoing pain point for CNOs and for healthcare organizations across the country. It's critical for CNOs to understand why the nursing shortage is happening and the full extent of its impact, so they can develop robust strategies for combatting it.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 23, 2025
When Marcie Peterson, RN, ACNO, walks the halls of Children’s Nebraska, she does so with the quiet confidence of someone who’s worked just about every job inside those walls. But her power didn’t start with a title—it began as a little girl holding flashcards in the car, so her single mom could study for nursing school. “When you are a kid, have a single parent and witness what hard work and education can do to improve your family’s life, it changes you in a good way,” she says.
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Emerging RN Leader
JUNE 22, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most significant challenges they face in transitioning new graduates into practice, they often discuss the mismatch between what new graduates expect nursing to be and what they find it to be when they enter practice. In the April 2025 edition […] The post Managing New Graduate Expectations appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
American Nurse
JUNE 27, 2025
Staff nurses make a difference in student clinical experiences. Takeaways: A nursing student’s sense of belonging in the clinical setting enhances learning and supports a more confidently prepared graduate to enter the workforce. In acute care settings where nursing students feel a sense of belonging with the unit in which they complete their clinical experiences, healthcare organizations may have employment leverage in recruitment considerations Healthcare professionals can foster a sense of be
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.
Ensearch
JUNE 23, 2025
When seconds matter and the most vulnerable patients depend on seamless coordination, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) often find themselves at the center of a multidisciplinary constellation—neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, social workers, pharmacists, and beyond. Clear and respectful communication is the link that turns individual expertise into holistic, family-centered care.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 27, 2025
In a bold move to support and strengthen the nursing workforce, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has launched a new leadership and innovation training initiative: the Nursing Workforce Solutions program. Powered by AACN’s renowned Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy and backed by Johnson & Johnson, this initiative is designed to equip direct care nurses with the leadership tools to drive meaningful change at the bedside—and beyond.
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American Nurse
JUNE 24, 2025
Throughout my 32-year nursing career, I have been shaped by the insights and experiences of many talented individuals who have profoundly influenced my professional journey and taught me how to innovate and improve my professional practice. As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 25, 2025
Developing a virtual nursing program begins with incorporating cross-functional teams, says this CNE. Virtual nursing is rapidly becoming a standard of care in the healthcare industry. Right now, while many programs are still in their infancy, CNOs have a great opportunity to learn from each other's strategies and outcomes. Here are three tips from Patty Donley , senior vice president and CNE at WellSpan Health , on how to build a virtual nursing program.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 24, 2025
It’s 2 AM. Your alarm is set for 4:30 AM. Yet here you are—wide awake, staring at the ceiling, mentally rehearsing everything that could go wrong tomorrow on your first clinical rotation. Will my preceptor think I know enough? What if I can’t answer basic questions? Do I even remember how to take a proper patient history? Despite years of experience as a registered nurse, this leap into advanced practice nursing territory as a nurse practitioner (NP) student feels like starting from
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 23, 2025
Amid the constant demands of healthcare, onboarding frequently doesn’t receive the time or attention it deserves. New team members are given a quick introduction, handed a pile of policies, and expected to perform immediately. But this rushed process may be quietly costing your organization more than you think. According to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report , the average cost of turnover for a single bedside RN is $61,110, and it takes about 3 months to
Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility
Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 26, 2025
Seeking a career in nursing could be seen as an exercise in trust. We nurses willingly endure a grueling educational experience, place ourselves in the hands of nursing professors and preceptors, and otherwise trust that the blood, sweat, tears, and expense of pursuing our goal is worthwhile. In essence, we move at the speed of trust as we enter the nursing universe.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 27, 2025
Nursing shortages, wellbeing, and workplace violence continue to be major areas of concern for CNOs, says this nurse leader. As part of the role, CNOs and other nurse leaders constantly have to face evergreen challenges head on, and be ready to pivot to meet new ones. Now that we are nearing the halfway point of 2025, it's time to check in on the issues facing CNOs today.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 26, 2025
Everyone has an emotional savings account from which they make withdrawals and add deposits, and nurses are no exception. Nursing can be a challenging profession, and emotional resilience is essential for nurses to develop throughout their careers. When it comes to your emotional savings account, what are five positive deposits that you can regularly make to support yourself in achieving a successful career while living a healthy and happy life?
The Gypsy Nurse
JUNE 24, 2025
Travel nurses often face the unique challenge of adapting to new hospital environments with each assignment. Every facility has its own culture—shaped by its leadership, staff dynamics, communication styles, and workflow expectations. Successfully navigating these differences is essential for delivering quality care and maintaining professional relationships.
Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot
An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno
Emerging RN Leader
JUNE 25, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse managers today struggle with boundary and communication issues with their staff. Team turnover is high in many units, and there are few expert nurses available to explain unit norms to new staff. It is not surprising that a young nurse texts her manager over the weekend […] The post Developing a Users Guide to You appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 24, 2025
There are a few different use cases for virtual nursing in the emergency department, says this CNE. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Patty Donley , senior vice president and CNE at WellSpan Health , about how to implement virtual nursing in the emergency department. Tune in to hear her insights.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 25, 2025
It was an ordinary October morning in New York City—until it wasn’t. For attorney Merryl Hoffman, 63, it became the day she nearly lost her life to sudden cardiac arrest. And for two Memorial Sloan Kettering nurses, Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano, it became the day they stepped in and saved it. Hoffman, who lives an active lifestyle and had undergone successful mitral valve surgery years ago, collapsed while walking to work.
The Gypsy Nurse
JUNE 26, 2025
Balancing hectic shifts, constant relocations, and new travel assignments demands reliable tech support. These 10 apps—clinically useful, logistically smart, and lifestyle-enhancing—can be game-changers for travel healthcare professionals in 2025! Top 10 Must-Have Apps for Travel Nurses in 2025: Medscape Why it helps: Comprehensive drug references, interaction checker, medical news, and procedure images—perfect for quick clinical decisions.
Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility
Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
JUNE 26, 2025
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok have transformed how businesses, including those in healthcare, market themselves. By leveraging social media, Nurse Practitioners can effectively market their practices with minimal upfront investment and quickly reach their target audience. It’s no surprise that these platforms have become essential marketing components for many NPs.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 24, 2025
Pennsylvania will fully implement the NLC on July 7, 2025, allowing registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who are Pennsylvania residents to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states. On that date, any RN or LPN/VN residing in Pennsylvania who meets all relevant criteria to apply for a multistate license to practice in other NLC member states will be able find more infor
Registered Nursing
JUNE 22, 2025
You already know your way around bedside care, medication passes, and patient rapport—that's the superpower of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). But if you're eyeing the broader scope of practice, higher autonomy, and a salary bump that can top $30,000 more yearly, it may be time to turn that "L" into an "R." In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the 2024 median wage for Registered Nurses (RNs) at $93,600, compared with $62,340 for LPNs —proof that investing in an LPN to RN bridge
Relias
JUNE 26, 2025
Everyone is susceptible to suicidality. And, unfortunately, disability and suicide are often linked. To better help the individuals you serve in the disability community, it’s crucial to understand how common suicidality is among this population, how to know when someone is experiencing suicidal ideation, and how to help them through difficult times.
Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot
As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.
Penn Nursing
JUNE 26, 2025
Penn Nursing 's Selena Ann Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, ANEF, FNYAM, FADLN, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN , Practice Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences and Associate Dean for School and Community Engagement, has been named a recipient of the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners ® (AANP).
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 26, 2025
More than 800,000 immigrants and naturalized citizens comprise 28% of direct care employees at home care agencies and long-term care companies. This article was published on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in KFF Health News. In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa.
Empowered Nurses
JUNE 26, 2025
Find out which nursing specialty best matches your personality and strengths! Instructions: Choose the answer that best describes you for each question. Keep track of your answers (A, B, C, or D), then check your results at the end! 1. How do you handle high-pressure situations? A. I thrive on adrenaline and love the challenge of critically unstable patients.
Post University
JUNE 24, 2025
As a nurse, there are several educational pathways to explore. Regardless of the degree program you pursue, ongoing learning plays a central role in the nursing profession. By engaging in continuing education for nurses, you may have the opportunity to build new skills, explore emerging technologies, and stay informed about the latest research findings in nursing.
Registered Nursing
JUNE 26, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri—a vibrant healthcare hub nestled in the heart of the Midwest—is quickly becoming a top destination for aspiring Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Known for its robust medical infrastructure and emphasis on advanced nursing practice, Kansas City offers a compelling mix of professional opportunities, quality education, and local support.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 24, 2025
A Minnesota nurses union voted Monday to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, as thousands of employees work without a contract and others face a contract expiration at the end of the month. The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth area, says the vote gives negotiators the ability to call for a strike at any time, after providing a 10-day notice.
NRC Health
JUNE 26, 2025
Healthcare organizations nationwide rely on patient experience surveys like CAHPS Hospice, HCAHPS, and OAS CAHPS to measure and improve quality of care. Staying current with survey protocol changes, compliance updates, and best practices for reporting is essential for accurate data collection and maximizing the impact of patient feedback. The post Unlock Insights from the Latest CAHPS and HCAHPS Updates: Key Takeaways from NRC Health’s Live Webcast appeared first on NRC Health.
Nursing Review
JUNE 23, 2025
Sydney Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses have rallied in Western Sydney, saying ongoing workforce shortages have led to sick babies being ‘double’ or ‘triple’ parked. Nurses working in the NICU at Westmead Hospital are calling upon the state government to urgently address dire overcrowding in the metropolitan hospital, as newborns who require 1:1 or 1:2 nursing care are unable to receive it due to understaffing.
Nursing Times
JUNE 26, 2025
Learn more about the Nursing and Midwifery Council's ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion targets to eliminate bias in its processes.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 24, 2025
NPHub, the country’s first digital platform matching nurse practitioner students and professionals with clinical rotation and job placements, and Edison Partners, a leading growth equity firm, today announced a $20 million growth equity investment. Amid an aging population and increased healthcare needs, the American Association of Medical Colleges projects a shortage of 180,000 physicians within the next decade.
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