Retention

Experienced direct-care nurses respond positively to retention initiatives, study finds

September 02, 2009

A number of different trial programs conducted around the country have proven successful at retaining experienced direct-care nurses, according to a new study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Nursing home leaders to unveil new mentoring program at national conference

May 15, 2009

Major issues of the day, plus the start of a new mentoring program, will grab the spotlight at the 43rd annual convocation and exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators this weekend and early next week. Administrators and other long-term care leaders will seek answers about the federal government's new Five-Star rating system, possible Obama administration policies and legislative hurdles at the event, which runs through Tuesday in Providence, RI. Dr. Vincent Mor, chairman of the Department of Community Health at Brown University's school of medicine, headlines as keynote speaker. Dr. Douglas Olson will introduce ACHCA's new mentoring program, through the Academy of Long Term Care Leadership and Development.
 

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.
 

Providers offering more drastic incentives for new nursing hires

January 07, 2009

Hospitals and nursing facilities around the country are getting more dramatic in their efforts to attract new employees in the face of a worsening nurse shortage, according to a recent report.
 

AHCA to Congress: More long-term care nurses needed

December 02, 2008

Congress should enact reforms that bolster the long-term care workforce and help address the nursing shortage, the American Health Care Association told lawmakers Monday.
 

Evidence-based research delivers new staff retention tools to nursing homes

November 04, 2008

Long-term care providers, who frequently suffer employee turnover rates near 100% annually, have three new resources designed to reduce workforce turnover. The new tools, which were announced Monday by the Better Jobs Better Care Coalition, also can help providers find new employees and create a better work environment for the staff they already have, researchers said.
 

RNs have lowest job satisfaction, report finds

October 14, 2008

Registered nurses are the least satisfied healthcare professionals, according to Press Ganey's Check-Up Report: Employee and Nurse Perspectives on American Health Care Organizations.
 

Job satisfaction latest nurse recruitment tool

September 16, 2008

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.
 

New code seeks to prevent unethical treatment of foreign-educated nurses

September 05, 2008

Authors from several healthcare organizations have developed a code to protect the rights of foreign-educated nurses, including those who work in long-term care.
 

New York bans mandatory overtime for nurses

August 19, 2008

Another state is putting limits on the numbers of hours nurses have to work. New York Gov. David Paterson (D) recently signed legislation banning mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
 

Nursing school admissions continue to rise

March 05, 2008

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.
 

It's about time

January 30, 2008

Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many time-saving options. These include a substantially enhanced Directory that makes it easier to locate needed services, plus videos of important suppliers. The latest job openings are also available, as well as immediate access to our Career Guide. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new site. We think you'll find it's time well spent.
 

Latest News

Popular Topics
AIDS Assisted Living Barack Obama Bisexual Black-Box Warning Bruce Yarwood Cancer Capital Case-Mix Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Certification Program Healthcare Reform McKnight's Online Expo MDS 3.0 Medicaid Medicare Medicare Part D Nancy Pelosi Nursing Home Payment Research RUGs Skilled Nursing Therapy Wound Care