Zoe Owrutsky, PhD Haymarket Medical Network Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926-2004) was a psychiatrist best known for her pioneering work that transformed our understanding of death, dying, and grief. In her ground-breaking book On Death and Dying (1969), she introduced the “five stages of grief” (also known as the Kübler-Ross model), which has since become a cornerstone […]
By: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s Hospital Review Health information management is the fastest-growing skill in healthcare, according to a March 19 LinkedIn News post. LinkedIn analyzed healthcare skills professionals are adding to their profiles and those that companies are hiring for more frequently to determine skill growth. Here are the 10 fastest-growing skills in healthcare, per
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Mariah Taylor (Email) – Becker’s Health In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety — but healthcare leaders tell a different story. “NP education doesn’t end at graduation. It starts there,” Todd Roark, MBA,
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— Notably, a quarter of medical students in the U.S. are thinking about quitting their studies by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage A majority of medical and nursing students said they view their studies as a “stepping-stone” to a broader non-patient-facing healthcare career, according to a global survey from Elsevier Health. Of a total of
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Story by MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Bill Conway didn’t start out wanting to make a big impact on the nursing profession. In 2011, the financier announced he would give away $1 billion to create jobs for the poor and asked the public to send him ideas. In came around 2,500 suggestions.
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Why Every School Needs a Full-Time Registered Nurse Lorie Brown, JD, RN – EmpoweredNurses.org February 12, 2025 In today’s rapidly evolving educational environment, student health and safety have never been more critical. Yet, many schools across the country lack a full-time registered nurse (RN) on staff, leaving students vulnerable in moments of crisis. While schools
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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA | Clinical Advisor A January 2025 piece in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Associates (JAAPA) reveals some compelling questions about why physician associates (PAs) exist. The informative piece looks at the impact of the Doctoral of Medical Science credential on PA practice. The survey article claims to
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Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Clinical Leadership A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who take on preceptor roles to train nursing students. The Precept Nurses Act aims to incentivize nurses to become preceptors. It was introduced Jan. 14 by six lawmakers, led by Rep.
Keith Carlson BSN, RN, NC-BC at NurseKeith.com | Minority Nurse When you decided to apply to nursing school, a vision or purpose likely drove you. We generally don’t decide to pursue rigorous academic study on a whim. Those who choose nursing often have a special heart for serving others, and that spark can ignite our
It is with deep sadness that we join the nursing community in mourning the passing of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a visionary leader whose pioneering work revolutionized healthcare and advanced the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) worldwide. Dr. Ford passed away on January 22 at the age of 104, leaving
