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Nursing

Growth slows in nursing school admissions

February 11, 2010

Annual admissions to pre-licensure nursing programs fell in 2008 for the first time in at least six years, according to a report from the National League of Nursing.

New nursing grads face rough job market

February 02, 2010

Job prospects for recently graduated nursing students aren't nearly as plentiful as they were a few years ago, according to recent reports.

Nursing students smoke twice as much as general population, Italian survey finds

January 14, 2010

More than half of nursing students are current or former smokers, according to the results of a recent survey in Italy.

Nurses highlight pro-nursing healthcare reform provisions in letter to Congress

January 13, 2010

Members of the American Organization of Nurse Executives recently expressed their support for certain pro-nursing provisions in the healthcare reform bills.

Enrollment increases at nursing schools, but programs turn away nearly 40,000 applications

December 04, 2009

Enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs grew from 2008 to 2009, but many qualified applications also were turned away from programs this year, according to preliminary data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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.

Senate committee may vote today on bill to increase HHS funding

July 28, 2009

A Senate Appropriations subcommittee could vote today to approve nearly $74 billion in discretionary funding for Department of Health and Human Services programs in fiscal year 2010.

Comprehensive redraft of nurse's role sought in government-backed study

July 16, 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.

Survey: Hourly RN rate increases slow at CCRCs in 2009

June 19, 2009

Registered nurses (RNs) working at continuing care retirement communities received a lower-than-expected increase in their hourly rates this year. That is according to the soon-to-be-released CCRC Salary & Benefits report from the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HHCS).

Five factors influence nurse turnover, report suggests

June 19, 2009

Up to 5% of a facility's budget can go toward costs associated with nurse turnover. But there are five factors researchers have identified that could contribute to a reduction in turnover and increase both job satisfaction and, by extension, patient care.

Temporary lull in nursing shortage hurts nursing homes, new analysis suggests

June 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.

House legislation would allow U.S. to accept more foreign-educated nurses

May 27, 2009

Florida Rep. Robert Wexler (D) recently reintroduced legislation to the House that would free up thousands of work visas over the next few years for foreign nurses and physical therapists. It is legislation nursing home groups have approved of in years past.

Sebelius: New nurse, home health aide surveys designed to increase worker satisfaction

May 19, 2009

The recently released Department of Health and Human Services survey of long-term care nursing assistants (CNAs), and a forthcoming survey of home health workers, reflects the department's commitment to the needs of the long-term care workforce, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says.

More than 50% of nursing home CNAs injured at work last year, some uninsured, new study finds

May 15, 2009

More than half of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes sustained at least one work-related injury last year. Also, many reported being unable to afford employer-sponsored health insurance, according to a new federally funded survey.

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 United States, according to a new report from the University of Toronto.

WHO issues guidelines on hand hygiene for healthcare workers

May 08, 2009

The World Health Organization has released a new report, "Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care," which target administrators, public health officials and healthcare workers.

'Compassion fatigue' plagues nurses, but little information available

April 15, 2009

A condition called "compassion fatigue" is common among many doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, but little research is being done on the toll it actually takes, according to a recent article.

Economic crisis eases nursing shortage--but relief seen as temporary

April 08, 2009

Recent reports indicate that the current economic crisis has temporarily alleviated the nationwide nursing shortage.

Robot nurses to care for aging Japanese

March 30, 2009

Japan, like many countries around the world, is facing a serious shortage of caregivers to look after its rapidly growing elderly population. Unlike others, however, it is about to create an army of robot nurses.

New portable device tracks hand hygiene compliance among caregivers

March 19, 2009

Technology that tracks caregivers' hand hygiene practices is proving effective at reducing costs and increasing compliance, according to the results of a recent pilot study.

Bill would repay student loans for nurses who earn graduate degrees and then teach

March 16, 2009

Nurses who earn a master's or doctorate degree and then teach full-time at an accredited nursing school would have their student loans paid off under a new bill in the U.S. House. Nurses would be repaid up to $40,000 for a master's degree and up to $80,000 for a doctorate under H.R. 1460.

Study finds home healthcare settings have many unsafe conditions

March 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.

Ask the nursing expert: dealing with disorderly RNs

Anne Marie Barnett March 01, 2009

Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC

Ask the care expert: how to understand state deficiency scores

Sherrie Dornberger March 01, 2009

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA President, NADONA

Three nursing unions merge, forming 150,000-member organization

February 20, 2009

Three major nursing unions have announced they will merge to form one massive union to strengthen their voice in the debate over healthcare reform, according to news reports.

Nursing groups dispute grim patient-ratio findings

February 18, 2009

Landmark California regulations that govern nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals appear to have little to no effect on the quality of patient care, according to new survey results. But many nurses disagree with the findings.

Assisted living DONs receive pay bump in 2008, CNA turnover rates hold steady

January 30, 2009

Directors of nursing at assisted living facilities saw a slight pay increase in the last year. Their national average salaries rose to $60,000 in 2008 from $59,627 in 2007, according to the eleventh annual 2008-2009 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report.

Nurses with degree from unrelated field could improve nursing shortage

January 26, 2009

Completing a nursing degree after having finished a degree in another field could present a fast, economical way to help alleviate the growing nursing shortage, according to a recent study.

Nursing home groups offer solutions for U.S. economic recovery

January 23, 2009

Expanding its labor pool and accessing capital to fund construction projects are two ways the long-term care field can stimulate U.S. economic recovery, the American Health Care Association and the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care said Thursday.