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2 Major Impacts of the Nursing Shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

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. Goettl emphasized the role of virtual nursing as well, as an opportunity to augment staffing.

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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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The impact of belonging

American Nurse

The AACN reports the departure of nurses younger than 35 years employed by hospitals as a result of dissatisfaction with pay, work–life balance, and workload. A feeling of belonging—influenced by clinical instructors, preceptors, strategic partnerships, and peers—on the unit might reduce some of these concerns. April 6, 2021.

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Discover Best Direct-Entry MSN Programs Near San Antonio, Texas

Registered Nursing

Aspiring graduate-level nurses can pursue a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree through direct-entry tracks that welcome holders of non-nursing bachelor's degrees, all while benefiting from Texas's robust nurse-shortage response strategies. Review Nursing School Accreditation best practices before applying.

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Infographic: Stay On the Pulse of 2025 Nurse Legislation

Health Leaders | Nursing

The PRECEPT Nurses Act The Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and it seeks to provide a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who serve as clinical preceptors to nursing students, according to a press release.

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Shenandoah University and Valley Health Partner to Tackle Nursing Shortage 

Daily Nurse

In collaboration with Valley Health and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA), Shenandoah University is working to tackle the region’s nursing shortage through a program that will enhance the training of aspiring nurses and create a sustainable pipeline of new healthcare professionals.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Nurses are essential to healthcare, yet nursing shortages have persisted for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these shortages to crisis levels, with demand for nurses outpacing supply in nearly every region. What’s Causing Nursing Shortages? million registered nurses nationwide.