Alan Condon – Becker’s Clinical Leadership Minneapolis-based Allina Health is tackling the nursing shortage through various long-term initiatives, including improved orientation programs, developing initiatives for nurse leadership and establishing an RN residency program. The health system paused its plan to create a nurse residency program shortly after the pandemic hit, but kicked off an interim […]
Madeline Ashley – Becker’s Hospital Review Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have introduced the Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act of 2024 in an attempt to remove “corporate greed and private equity abuse” in healthcare. In a June 11 joint press release, Ms. Warren and Mr. Markey shared how private equity fund assets
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By Jessica Reeves, NP April 29, 2024 Original article Featured in Op-Med, a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Featured image for Who Will Teach Me How to Be an NP? School prepares us to be novices. The tricky part is that the type of people who are drawn to be NPs are
Written By: Sarah Jividen RN, BSN 21 MIN READ Published April 12, 2024 Nursing Career Changes When to Change Careers Make Nursing Work For You Common Considerations How to Change Careers Next Steps FAQs Top Career Changes for Nurses by Nurse.org Nursing is an excellent, in-demand career that pays well, but it’s not for everyone
Erica Carbajal – Becker’s Clinical Leadership Enrollment in BSN programs at nursing schools across the U.S. held steady in 2023, though fewer students are entering in master’s and PhD programs, according to new data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The AACN conducts a national survey of nursing schools with baccalaureate and higher
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Alexis Kayser (Email) Becker’s Hospital Review A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could prevent medical schools from receiving federal financial assistance if they adopt certain diversity, equity and inclusion policies. HR 7725, named the “The Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act,” was introduced March 19 by North Carolina
— “Poor cousin of palliative care” needs more resources, buy-in, and normalization by Charles Bankhead, Senior Editor, MedPage Today April 4, 2024 A new sense of urgency has emerged for healthcare organizations to develop “sustainable and accessible bereavement care” and to cultivate a “bereavement-conscious” workforce to position bereavement as an “inherent element of the duty
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Patti Ashwell, BSN, RN, CCRN February 07, 2024 • 6 min read Nursing is a dynamic and ever-evolving profession. Understanding nursing trends in 2024 will be critical for nursing professionals and students. Embracing new practices and technologies will enhance your skill sets, keep you competitive in the job market, and allow you to provide optimal
Being removed from their home and placed in foster care is a difficult and stressful experience for any child. For the more than 407,000 children and youth in foster care in the United States, trauma, mental health challenges and housing instability are just some of the issues they face. But in a system that can
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By Steph Weber – Mdedge Internal Medicine A Pennsylvania urologist is suing his former employer for the alleged illegal enforcement of a noncompete agreement that limits his ability to practice locally for the next 2 years. The lawsuit brings renewed attention to the ongoing public discourse around restrictive covenants for physicians as more state and
