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Why nearly 8,000 nurses left their jobs
The U.S. has an all-time record number of actively licensed nurses — 5.6 million — but hospitals are struggling to recruit and retain enough. To discover missed opportunities, researchers surveyed 7,887 nurses who recently exited the healthcare industry. -
Health systems lean into nurse self-scheduling
Some hospitals and health systems are embracing self-scheduling options for nurses and other team members in a bid to attract and retain younger workers. A recent survey suggests the strategy could also bring back nurses who've retired or left the field. -
States with the most, fewest RNs per capita
The District of Columbia has the most registered nurses per capita, and Idaho has the fewest, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
No new staff, all new results: Why virtual nursing is thriving at ChristianaCare
In two years, Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has expanded virtual nursing to 41% of its beds without adding a single new staff member. -
The toll of nurses' student debt: 3 notes
Nearly two-thirds of registered nurses practicing in the U.S. still had student debt as of 2021, according to the most recent federal data available. -
Reimbursement isn't a priority for nurses — Here's why the ANA is still focused on it
Reimbursement alone isn't among nurses' top priorities. However, a lack of transparency in nurse reimbursement is a contributing factor to many of the top issues they do want addressed, such as workplace violence and inadequate staffing. -
HCA, Galen College of Nursing to open new campus in Colorado
Denver-based HealthOne — part of HCA Healthcare — and Galen College of Nursing are planning to open a new campus in Aurora, Colo. -
Violence against nurses hits all-time high: 2 new reports
A growing proportion of nurses say incidents of violence and aggression they face on the job have become routine. As a result, many are considering an exit from the profession altogether. -
RWJBarnabas Health unveils The Institute for Nursing Excellence
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health is aiming to standardize nurse education and professional development across the system via a new institute. -
Nurse managers' effect on health system performance: 5 findings
Health systems can significantly improve nurse retention rates by ensuring their nurse managers have a level of support and job structure that enables them to have consistent and meaningful interactions with their team members, according to a new report from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Laudio. -
The nursing workforce in 21 numbers
The nation's nursing workforce is becoming more diverse and highly trained, though job satisfaction is falling and shortage projections are increasing through 2036, a new federal report shows. -
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill on independent prescribing authority for APRNs
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on March 29 vetoed a bill that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe certain medications without the supervision of a physician. -
Illinois nursing school announces sudden closure
Oak Point University will shut down April 19. The school, which offers nursing and health science degrees, shared the news in an internal email to students and staff March 28, according to NBC Chicago. Oak Point has campuses in Oak Brook, Ill., and Chicago. -
Clinicians' most popular side gigs: Vivian
Thirty-five percent of clinicians report having a part-time job or side gig, with more than half being within healthcare, a Vivian report found. -
What new, tenured nurses want from their employers
Novice nurses are more likely than more tenured co-workers to want self-scheduling and flexible shifts, but experienced nurses are more in favor of hybrid and fully remote work. -
How nurse-patient ratios have changed: Vivian
The majority of clinicians said their typical patient ratio has remained the same or decreased compared to last year, a Vivian report found. -
'They want you': How Dad's advice shaped this nursing leader
From offering unconventional schedules for nurses to filling the gap between physical needs and mental health, Cory Werts, MSN, RN, has her eyes set on what programs can make the most impact for patients and staff. -
9 nurse innovators to know: ANA
The American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award winners. -
How Mount Sinai is bridging the gap between nurse education, patient care
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System's thoractic surgical unit improved nurse communication by 4%, teamwork by 10% and responsiveness by 10% thanks to its nurse attending model. -
Inside Jefferson's push to engage retired nurses
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is keeping more retired nurses connected to the system through its Nurse Emeritus program.
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