Nursing homes may want to turn their attention to hospitals, which are trying a new method to retain and recruit nurses. Instead of offering financial incentives, they're improving job satisfaction, according to The Washington Post.

The nation's second largest nursing-home chain has turned to a physician with deep experience in pharmaceutical research and delivery to become its new chief executive. Neil Kurtz, M.D., will become Golden Living's president and CEO on Aug. 29, the company announced Tuesday.

Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?

Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility's success when it comes to upgrading systems

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Admission and graduation rates from U.S. nursing schools increased in 2006, according to an annual survey by the National League of Nursing. The poll of diploma- and degree-granting institutions revealed a 5% hike in new students and 8.5% rise in degrees granted.

As a DON, I oversee more than just the nursing department. I am responsible for most areas of the interdisciplinary team. Any ideas on how to manage this team efficiently?

Robyn I. Stone: Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services, AAHSA

Hurricane Katrina forced nursing homes to rethink emergency transportation - and make the federal government take notice.

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