Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 06, 2017
Nurses who regularly use bleach and other disinfectants on the job appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research presented in September...
Longer work weeks are heart unhealthy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
For many long-term care nurses, the idea of working only 40 hours a week, even with scheduled shifts, may seem laughable.
Second chance helps nurses overcome language mandate
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 06, 2016
Amid the growing pressure of nursing staff shortages, an overseas healthcare regulator is relaxing its rules for language testing.
Union, provider team up to deliver enrichment course
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 06, 2019
Certified nursing assistants are being reminded of why their work matters, thanks to an enrichment course offered by their union and nursing facility. Nursing staff at The Gardens at West Shore,...
Night shift work not linked to increased breast cancer risk
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2019
Working night shifts does not increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a 10-year study of more than 100,000 women by the Institute for Cancer Research in London.
New overtime policy would strain LTC, advocates say
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 04, 2019
Workers who earn less than $35,000 will be eligible for overtime pay under proposed regulations released by the Labor Department in March.
SNF supervisor pilot boosts culture and staff retention
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 08, 2018
Efforts to improve frontline supervision can enhance the quality of entry-level jobs in long-term care and lead to higher retention of certified nursing assistants and better patient care, according to...
Staffing shortage appears to be moving upstream: Survey
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 07, 2019
The staffing crisis plaguing long-term care entry level nurses appears to be trickling upward to impact nursing leaders. Results of a new analysis show that staffing shortages are damaging nurse leaders’...
Nurse influence needed for senior tech solutions: study
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2024
Nurses should be taking a more active role in shaping healthcare technology and advocating for active involvement in design processes, a new study concludes.
Study: RNs better trained to identify high-risk Rx errors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
Registered nurses may be more likely than licensed practical nurses to identify high-risk medication errors in nursing homes, new research suggests.