Starting in 2026, The Joint Commission will formally recognize nurse staffing as a national performance goal, meaning hospitals seeking accreditation ...

Nursing maintains its reputation as a rewarding and fulfilling career despite the number of nurses leaving the profession due to feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction with their current roles. So, ...

This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Vital Signs. Nurses are selfless professionals who perform a ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...

Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days. It’s not going to happen. A review by The ...

Geisinger's CNE discusses their health system's goals for virtual nursing. CNOs everywhere are talking about virtual nursing, and many predict that virtual nursing will help fill the gaps from the ...

The nursing discipline plays a critical role in realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by uniquely bridging clinical practice with advocacy, education and community ...

Bruce Burns, MD, first became a philanthropic donor to the UAB School of Nursing when he endowed a scholarship in his wife’s name to honor her services as a nurse and nurse practitioner for her 40th ...

Nursing education ranges from vocational programs and diplomas all the way up to doctorate programs. Different kinds of programs can can take one year to five years or more to complete. Many programs ...