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Nurses

Four-year degree requirement for new registered nurses up for debate

January 03, 2012

New York lawmakers are debating a bill that would require all new nurses to get a bachelor's degree within 10 years of earning their two-year associate's degree.

Report: Nurses continue to battle workplace-related pain; worker safety efforts have improved

December 19, 2011

Roughly 80% of nurses continue to work through neck, back and shoulder pain acquired on the job, according to a survey.

Poll: Nursing tops the list of most trusted professions

December 16, 2011

Nurses continue to dominate in people's perceptions of the most trustworthy profession, according to a recent Gallup poll.

Pharmacists and doctors and nurses — oh my!

Jacqueline Vance December 13, 2011

As I was thinking about packing for a recent convention — and those who know me know a lot went into wondering about how many pairs of shoes I could get into my suitcase — I started thinking about the healthcare conventions I go to. Specifically, I reflected on just how different the Q&A sessions are.

'Incredible' number of young RNs entering the profession, new research shows

December 09, 2011

Nursing home recruiters worried about the prospect of a nursing shortage can take some comfort: The number of registered nurses aged 23 to 26 increased 62% between 2002 and 2009, according to researchers.

Accountable care organizations hold many opportunities for nurses to shine, associations say

November 10, 2011

Nurses have numerous reasons to be pleased the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated accountable care organization guidelines, several nursing organizations maintain.

Association releases social media guidelines for nurses

October 12, 2011

Nurses should not be afraid to embrace social media for fear of violating patient privacy — rather, they should follow professional standards, according to new guidelines released by the American Nurses Association.

Survey: Nurses report high sense of job security, low confidence in ability to retire

September 16, 2011

A majority of nurses are satisfied with their job security and finances, but worry about their retirement plans, according to a new survey.

The American Jobs Act and the 'Real' answer

September 12, 2011

Last Thursday, the president spoke on the American Jobs Act. I was very surprised he didn't mention that geriatric care is THE way to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

Transitions of Care III — Scarier than a horror movie: Medication errors

Jacqueline Vance August 11, 2011

We've been talking for a while about transitioning of our residents to and from the facility and some of the problems associated with it. But let's talk now about just one huge problem, that big elephant in the room: medication reconciliation. This stuff is scary.

Consultant pharmacists: Let nurses be doctors' agents for pain medications in nursing homes

September 03, 2010

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has come out strongly in favor of allowing nursing home nurses to act on behalf of physicians when it comes to prescribing pain medications. ASCP officials on Thursday released their recommendations for changes to current Drug Enforcement Agency policy concerning controlled substances in nursing homes.

Indiana state senator to introduce nurse background check legislation

August 16, 2010

State Sen. Patricia Miller (R) plans to introduce legislation mandating nurse background checks. The move is in response to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels's (R) decision not to pursue federal matching grants for nurse background checks in nursing homes.

Database of disciplined nurses still off-limits to nursing homes and hospitals

September 04, 2009

The Department of Health and Human Services over the years has kept hidden from nursing homes and hospitals a database of nurses and other healthcare workers who have been disciplined by state licensing boards, according to a radio news outlet.

HHS awards more than $13 million to help lessen nursing shortage

August 13, 2009

The Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday said it is has released $13.4 million in stimulus funding to help boost the nursing workforce in the United States.

Nurse education bill introduced in Senate, tax cuts for long-term care insurance released in House

August 07, 2009

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) on Tuesday introduced legislation to increase government funding for nursing education.

Rush University to study role of social workers in preventing rehospitalizations of seniors

July 29, 2009

Social workers, not nurses, could be better suited at preventing rehospitalizations among the elderly. That is what a new Rush University Medical Center study seeks to prove.

More nurses taking on overtime hours to ease recession pains

July 27, 2009

Nurses are taking on more hours and more shifts during the recession, but many say that it's only temporary, according to a new survey.

Nursing home administrators see largest salary gain in recent years

July 22, 2009

Despite an economic recession and slower compensation gains for nurses and nurse managers, nursing home administrators' salaries rose this year at their highest rate in four years.

Study to examine effects of hand sanitizer use on long-term care infection rates

July 15, 2009

The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (NADONA) is teaming up with a skin care company to explore the impact of hand sanitizers on infection rates in long-term care environments.

Nurse administrators meet to hone survey skills, examine culture change

July 09, 2009

Directors of nursing are going to be told from Saturday to Wednesday that they "can do whatever they put their mind to" at the annual meeting of the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration / Long-Term Care, organizers say. Themed "Mission Possible," the meeting takes place in Phoenix and will feature workshops focusing on Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) surveys, culture change and Quality Indicator Surveys (QIS). The keynote speaker will be LeAnn Thieman, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul."