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Nurse News 1. Nurses in the UK have been awarded an additional £300 million in funding. The money is being used to help improve the quality of care in hospitals and to provide better pay for nurses. 2. The American Nurses Association passed a resolution to support the adoption of a national minimum wage for nurses. The resolution calls for a minimum wage of $15 per hour for all nurses. 3. The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The declaration is in recognition of the critical role that nurses play in providing quality health care around the world. 4. A new report has found that nurse shortages in the US are at their highest levels in 15 years. The report warns that the shortage could worsen if nothing is done to address the underlying issues. 5. A new study has found that nurses who work night shifts are more likely to suffer from depression and fatigue. The study suggests that better working conditions and greater support for nurses could help to reduce the impact of night shift work. Articles 1. “How Nurses are Changing the Face of Healthcare” – This article looks at the role that nurses play in the modern
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kathy Van Allen, MSN, RN, administrative director of the Fetal and Neonatal Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, recognized a growing need for stronger support systems for NICU nurse leaders navigating extraordinary pressures. The NICU is an intense care environment, with leaders facing unique challenges related to high-acuity care, staffing, regulatory […]
Members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals at Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital have ratified a new three-year labor contract, according to union and hospital statements shared with Becker’s. The agreement, approved Aug. 6, covers nearly 300 nurses at the hospital. According to a union spokesperson, it includes: “We worked hard for […]
The application of AI technology is part of a carefully orchestrated effort dependent on human intelligence, and the collaboration of physicians, disease-specific specialists, nurses, data scientists, and technologists. Done right, these efforts can lead to profound benefits, and offer a promising future for clinical research and patient care.
Oklahoma City-based OU Health has launched a hybrid nursing model that pairs bedside nurses with virtual nursing support to improve care coordination and address workforce strain. Developed with Nexus Bedside, the model assigns in-person nurses to direct patient care while virtual nurses manage patient education, medication reviews and care coordination, according to an Aug. 6 […]