$5M program puts CNAs at the center of expanded geriatric care network
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 11, 2024
The push to increase certified nursing assistant training and retention in long-term care got a boost this week in the form of a $5 million federal grant to Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 6
By
Joe Bush
Dec 06, 2022
Seniors’ experiences should help form future emergency policies: researchers … Dementia patients more likely to suffer seizures; anti-seizure meds can help, study says … LeadingAge Minnesota funds...
AHCA battles ‘crisis’ with new long-term care job education campaign
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jan 12, 2023
Nursing homes’ largest advocacy group on Wednesday launched a national campaign to boost hiring in the face of an unprecedented worker shortage that is curtailing capacity and threatening the ability...
Simulation training only a ‘partial solution’ for nursing shortage, LTC nurse leader says
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
Nursing students in New York state will now be able to complete up to one-third of their clinical training through simulation experiences. But more investment will be needed to build back the workforce,...