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.
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...
Comprehensive redraft of nurse’s role sought in government-backed study
Jul 17, 2009
A new initiative to study the future of nursing in America and help address the growing nursing shortage, was launched Tuesday by the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation.
Here’s how you can effectively schedule rehab
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Nov 14, 2011
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented its latest rounds of new and stricter regulations, the groan was heard throughout nursing homes across the country. But, I have good news:...
Nursing profession’s high suicide rate has lacked attention, national study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2020
A new look at the numbers confirms that it’s past time to proactively identify and support nurses at risk, say researchers.
Ask the nursing expert … about patient-focused care
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jun 05, 2015
Can you give some highlights on patient-centered care?
Temporary lull in nursing shortage hurts nursing homes, new analysis suggests
Jun 15, 2009
Nursing homes aren’t reaping the benefits of a temporary easing of the nursing shortage nationwide caused by generally improved economic conditions, a new analysis finds.
Four-year nursing degree still a great choice
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2014
Good news for career nurses with bachelor’s degrees: You’re killing it compared to teachers, journalists and high school graduates.
Managers need better understanding of nurses’ stress, burnout, study shows
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Oct 31, 2017
Healthcare managers have a “big role” when it comes to the health and stress levels of the nurses they employ, according to the authors of a new study on stress in nursing. In particular, they...
Ask the care expert: how to understand state deficiency scores