The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of registered nurses will grow 6% between 2022 and 2032. About 193,100 openings for RNs are projected each year on average over the decade as workers move to different occupations or depart the labor force, such as to retire.

Bosses aren't the only ones pushing back against remote work: American workers are tiring of the debate, too, according to a recent survey for Bloomberg News.

The presidents of the American Nurses Association, American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Nurses Associations urged lawmakers to pass two bills aimed at strengthening workplace safety protections for healthcare workers during a congressional briefing March 22. 

A recent study has revealed how different states value different soft skills, from creativity to conflict resolution. 

There's a new variation on the unretirement trend. Rather than coming out of retirement and reentering the workforce, more baby boomers are choosing not to fully retire at all. 

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with workforce challenges, including recruiting top talent in a competitive environment. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals and health systems that are among those named to the U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.  

Registered nurse, nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse are among the 16 most frequently used job titles, according to a new report from ADP Research.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced March 21 the release of an additional $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief for 77,700 public service workers, including those in healthcare.  

NYC Health + Hospitals on March 19 launched "Nurses4NYC" — a major recruitment effort that aims to fill positions across three of its hospitals.

As of March 15, the New York State Department of Health has cited 18 hospitals for violations of the state's clinical staffing law.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced new legislation to reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32. 

According to a recent survey of health system executives conducted by QGenda, workforce management is a top priority for leaders at most U.S. healthcare organizations. Other key issues, which show no signs of abating, are employee retention, burnout, and attrition.

A report released March 7 by the National Commission on Certification of PAs provides a glimpse into supply and demand of board-certified physician assistants/associates in the U.S.

Florida used to be a hot spot for retirees. Now, it's losing them to Southern Appalachia, The Wall Street Journal reported March 13.

A January 2023 nurse survey fueled fears of an exodus, as 85% of those in hospital roles said they planned to quit within the next 12 months. 

Sodexo will lay off workers after HCA Virginia, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, ended a six-year contract with the company for dining and nutrition services at its hospitals, according to Richmond BizSense, which cites a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state.

The demand for nurses has grown steadily since before the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by an estimated 640,000 nurse retirements between 2020 and 2030.

On the second day of Ramadan, Children's Minnesota debuted "modesty gowns" for pediatric hospital patients, which will be offered as part of a partnership with Henna & Hijabs, a Minnesota-based and Black-, Muslim-, woman-led company.

Racism is not new in nursing and healthcare. However, it continues to be widespread, and hospitals and health systems must take innovative steps to address the issue in today's culture and industry environment.

WVU Medicine is planning a new nursing school, directly affiliated with its 23-hospital health system.