Daily Nurse

JUNE 9, 2025

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

Medicaid 109

Medicaid Preceptors Nurse Educator Nurse Shortage 109

Capitol Beat

MARCH 15, 2022

Nursing and Allied Health Workforce Shortages – The Committee notes that in a March 2021 survey conducted by the HHS Office of the Inspector General, hospitals reported that nursing shortages during the COVID–19 pandemic significantly strained health care delivery and were a significant obstacle to addressing the public health emergency.

Medicare 40

Medicare Mental Health APRN Telemedicine 40

The Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. However, these increasing demands come at a time when many schools face significant nursing shortages.

Mental Health 54

Mental Health Self-Care Medicaid Nurse Shortage 54

Capitol Beat

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Congress must take action to improve nurse staffing and reduce burnout, such as investing in mental health and substance use dependence support for nurses. Ensuring a robust nursing workforce requires new, well-trained nurses.

APRN 45

APRN Medicare Medicaid Preceptors 45