Study: Many Canadian-educated RNs prefer to work in U.S.
May 15, 2009
Canada, like much of the rest of the world, is already facing a nursing shortage. But instead of staying, many recently graduated baccalaureate-level registered nurses (RNs) are leaving to work in the...
More than 50% of nursing home CNAs injured at work last year, some uninsured, new study finds
May 15, 2009
More than half of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes sustained at least one work-related injury last year. Also, many reported being unable to afford employer-sponsored health...
Economic crisis eases nursing shortage–but relief seen as temporary
Apr 08, 2009
Recent reports indicate that the current economic crisis has temporarily alleviated the nationwide nursing shortage.
Ask the nursing expert: dealing with disorderly RNs
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the care expert: how to understand state deficiency scores
Study finds home healthcare settings have many unsafe conditions
Mar 06, 2009
A recent study has identified a number of hazardous conditions found in home healthcare settings–conditions that are of special concern to both the elderly and their caretakers.
Nursing groups dispute grim patient-ratio findings
Feb 18, 2009
Landmark California regulations that govern nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals appear to have little to no effect on the quality of patient care, according to new survey results. But many nurses disagree...
Nurses with degree from unrelated field could improve nursing shortage
Jan 26, 2009
Completing a nursing degree after having finished a degree in another field could present a fast, economical way to help alleviate the growing nursing shortage, according to a recent study.
Nurses often left out of error disclosure process, report finds
Jan 20, 2009
Nurses frequently do not play a role in telling patients about serious medical errors, according to a recently released Joint Commission report.
Study: 1 in 5 nurses use electronic health records, quality linked to usage
Dec 08, 2008
A total of 20% of nurses–or 1 in 5–use electronic health records. Facilities where use of EHR by nurses is prevalent are more likely to report nursing excellence and improved quality of care,...