Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
Talking to families the solution: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2020
When visitation is restricted within a long-term care facility, communication from staff — or the lack thereof — has a significant effect on family perceptions. That’s according to a Miami University...
Nursing students feel unprepared: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2022
A new survey shows many prospective nurses feel academically unprepared to pursue a career in nursing.
Survey: Half of U.S. frontline nurses feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19: ANA Survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2020
Half of U.S. nurses providing patient care for COVID-19 feel emotionally overwhelmed, and nearly 30% say they are experiencing feelings of depression. That’s according to a mental health and wellness...
Researchers highlight nurse roles in end-of-life caregiving
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
A survey conducted by the California Healthcare Foundation found that nearly 80% of the end-of-life patients they surveyed would appreciate speaking with a physician about their end-of-life care, but only...
Practice sessions can pay off during surveys, expert claims
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2013
Directors of nursing need to lead their employees through survey practice sessions in order to achieve peak success, a long-term care expert said at the annual National Association of Directors of Nursing...
Survey: Nurses under dangerous stress
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2014
A lack of necessary authority and problems with management are contributing to nurses’ high levels of stress, according to recently released survey results.
Staffing shortage appears to be moving upstream: Survey
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 07, 2019
The staffing crisis plaguing long-term care entry level nurses appears to be trickling upward to impact nursing leaders. Results of a new analysis show that staffing shortages are damaging nurse leaders’...
Many RNs plan to find new job when economy gets better
By
Mary Gustafson
Aug 02, 2011
Almost 25% of registered nurses surveyed at the beginning of 2011 said they would seek a new employer as the economy improves, according to a new report. A year ago, only 15% said they would seek a new...
Gender pay, education gap for nurses remains: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 01, 2020
Male registered nurses continue to earn more than their female counterparts, despite males often having less education and being less likely to be certified. That’s according to the latest “Nurse Salary...