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Not Enough Nurses Prepared to Care for Those Older Than 65

Sep 29, 2016

The number of people in the United States over age 65 is growing quickly and those over age 85 are the fastest growing segment of seniors. But our health care workforce is not well prepared to care for this population. A new discussion paper from the National Academy of more

Issues: Collecting Workforce Data Transforming Nursing Education
Consumer Reports Assesses Need for Nurses in Schools

Sep 28, 2016

“The nurse is in…maybe,” says Consumer Reports in a review of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In short: America’s schools do not have enough nurses. Among experts addressing the issue is Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, senior adviser for more
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U.S. Rep. Lois Capps Bids Farewell to Congress, Not to Nursing

Sep 22, 2016

After 18 years, U.S. Rep. Lois Capps of California uses the recent renewal by Congress of legislation that improves people’s access to high-quality care by nurses as a springboard to say goodbye. (Capps announced her plan to retire early last year.) In a column on The more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: California National
Greater Birmingham Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses chartered

Sep 20, 2016

AL-HAC is pleased to announce that, on August 31, 2016, the Greater Birmingham Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHA) was officially chartered. After years of dedicated hard work, a group of enthusiastic registered nurses, license practical nurses, nursing students and nurse leaders from the Birmingham metro area and surrounding more

Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing Location: Alabama
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The Four Forces That Will Reshape Nursing

Sep 20, 2016

Right now, America has a knowledge shortage, not a nursing shortage, says nursing expert and health care economist Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN. In an interview with Hospitals & Health Networks, Buerhaus, a health care economist and professor of nursing, offers insights on what it means to have experienced nurses retiring at the same time the country faces a more

Issues: Collecting Workforce Data Improving Access to Care Transforming Nursing Education Location: Montana National
Arizona Leader Receives Legend in Nursing Award

Sep 19, 2016

For the first time in five years, the March of Dimes Arizona chapter has bestowed its Legend in Nursing Award. The honoree: Robin Schaeffer, MSN, RN, CAE, co-leader of the Arizona Action Coalition and executive director of the Arizona Nurses Association. “Utterly shocked more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership
Nursing, Not Football, Now Goal for Two Athletes

Sep 16, 2016

One cites the team atmosphere; the other, the value of hard work and staying calm under pressure. Both are football players-turned-nurses who see common elements in their old and new professions. Patrick Hill and Brandon Rice, two star college players who grew up in Los Angeles, did not meet until each found his way to the UCLA School of Nursing, where more

Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing Location: California
New York Nurses Go to the Fair

Sep 16, 2016

It’s not called great for nothing: Held on 375 acres near Syracuse over 12 days, the Great New York State Fair welcomed a record crowd of more than 1 million people this year. Amid the rides and fried foods and cotton candy were nurses talking with fairgoers about more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: New York