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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental health remains a critical area of focus in healthcare. Psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) provide therapy, prescribe medications, and develop care plans for individuals with mental health disorders.

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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million

Nursing Review

Gender and equity The numbers show that gender and equity remain the two key issues for nurses worldwide, with women representing a staggering 85 per cent of the global nursing workforce.

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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

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.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

By aligning your education with the state’s most critical needs, you can maximize your career potential while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery in California.

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Breaking the Cycle of Nurse Burnout: USAHS DNP Alum to Present at Creating Health Work Environments Conference

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Addressing the Nursing Burnout Crisis Nursing burnout is not a new problem, but the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the severity of it, Dr. Eke-Okoro says. She says the main challenge is the ongoing nursing shortage. Many nurses are leaving the field for less stressful jobs, and we need to find ways to support those who remain.

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Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage

Minority Nurse

This includes manageable workloads, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional development. Community Engagement: Encourage new nurses to participate in community health events, like the pickleball tournament. Mentors offer guidance, emotional support, and a safe space for asking questions.

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

Daily Nurse

Nurse burnout is very real and a factor in the nationwide nursing shortage. Technology can help with that shortage and can help to reduce burnout, but only when it’s utilized the right way.