Gig models for nurses have been an effective strategy for health systems the last few years, but they are not immune to staff shortage issues.
Read more4 things systems can’t afford to forget amid nurse retirements
Between workforce planning, operational changes and workflow improvements — among other responsibilities — leaders have a lot to remember. But here are a few things leaders told Becker’s that systems can’t forget amid the silver tsunami.
Read moreHow CHLA fosters nursing excellence: 5 Qs with Dr. Kelly Johnson
Four nursing units at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently earned Beacon Awards for Excellence, a national recognition of superior patient outcomes and nursing excellence. Behind this achievement is a culture that prioritizes leadership development, staff well-being and empowers frontline teams to lead quality improvement initiatives, according to Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, senior vice president of…
Read moreCan Fast Food Fit Into a Healthy Diet? Yes—Here’s How.
Sometimes the convenience of popping into a fast-food joint when you’re on-the-go is the only way you can get your hanger tamed. As a working mom of two, I get it! And research backs this up: One study showed that for every additional 30-second traffic delay per mile traveled, there’s a 1% increase in fast…
Read moreFollowing a Low-Carb Diet? Here’s a Dietitian’s Grocery Shopping List
As a dietitian, having a low-carb grocery list is my top tip for anyone looking to cut back on carbohydrates. And there are some valid reasons some people cut back. Maybe you want to manage your blood sugar or simply make room for more protein and fiber on your plate (1). “Whether you are aiming…
Read moreHow a nursing school relocation to Duke’s campus combats the nursing shortage
Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, a November 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration nurse workforce projection estimated that the shortages will be felt until 2037.
Read moreHow 3 systems plan to weather rising nurse retirements
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a few issues within healthcare to the surface — one of which was the growing trends in nurse retirement.
Read moreWhy WVU Medicine gives future nurses up to $25,000
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has invested millions of dollars into bolstering its nursing pipeline. The short-term results are showing promise of significant ROI, according to Jessica Huffman, DNP, RN.
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Read moreIs nurse continuity necessary in NICUs?
The continuity of nursing care in ICUs is typically thought to improve patient outcomes, but a recent Penn Nursing-led study challenges this assumption.
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