Podcast Episode >>Listen to "RaDonda Vaught Shares Advice for Nurses Before a Board of Nursing Investigation (With Maggie Ortiz and RaDonda Vaught)" [audioplayer_radondabon] In a recent episode of the Nurse …

>>Shop discounted tickets here! ⚾️ About Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Night Game: New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres – 7:05 PM EDT (each night)Location: Yankee Stadium, 1 E 161 St, …

⚾️Event Details: About Red Sox Nurse Appreciation Night: Date: May 22, 2025 at 6:45 pm Nurse Night Game: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles  Special Ticket Price: Starting at $27 - …

Image Source: Children's Hospital Colorado via Facebook Every day, Kayla McCarthy cares for children at their most vulnerable. As a nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado, she works with pediatric patients awaiting …

Updated 4/23/25 Disclaimer: This article discusses topics related to suicide, mental health, and workplace distress. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please …

In his final days, Pope Francis offered a touching tribute to one of the people who stood faithfully by his side through countless health challenges—his personal nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti. According …

Image Source: YouTube On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, nurses and other federal workers staged protests outside U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country. Their message was loud …

>>Listen to the Nurse Converse podcast [audioplayer_nurseconverse]   Welcome to Nurse Converse, a collaborative podcast, presented by Nurse.org! Picture this: In each episode, we bring you a fresh perspective with …

A case that has sent ripples through nursing communities nationwide reached its conclusion when Herman Calvin Brightman received a 10-year federal prison sentence for crimes committed while impersonating a nurse. …

Image Source: Fox 21 News In 2023, Nurse Alicia Shamblin was in the right place at the right time when she saved the life of Cadet Boaz Abramoff as his parachute …

Article updated 4/21/2025 Luigi Mangione has been federally indicted in connection with the December 2024 killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. On April 17, 2025, a federal grand …

A recently leaked Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget document reveals significant cuts and consolidations that would fundamentally reshape federal support for nursing research and workforce development. The …

A recent legislative effort in Mississippi that would have ended mandatory physician supervision for nurse practitioners (NPs) has failed to advance. The bill sought to allow NPs to practice independently …

Legal cases in healthcare don’t just impact the individuals involved—they set precedents that can reshape nursing practice, influence hospital policies, and even change laws. Whether it’s a malpractice lawsuit, a …

Image Source: CBS News Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 38, faces felony charges for performing unlicensed plastic surgery that left a 31-year-old woman brain-dead after administering lidocaine injections during a buttock implant removal procedure, …

In an era where workplace violence in healthcare is on the rise, WellSpan Health is proving that meaningful change is not only possible—it’s necessary, according to a new story from …

🏀 Event Details: About Nurse Appreciation with the Seattle Storm: Date: May 25, 2025 Game: Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces – 3:00 PM PDT Location: Climate Pledge Arena, 334 …

In a remarkable display of heroism and professional dedication, Jennifer Gentry, a cardiac ICU nurse at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, saved two lives on what was supposed to be …

If you’ve been in nursing long enough, you’ve probably dodged a flying object or endured a heated outburst more times than you can count. For many nurses, it’s become an …

Matthew McVay, a 52-year-old nurse, has filed a lawsuit against St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, KY alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. McVay worked at the hospital for over four years …

Nurse.org teamed up with MLB, NBA and NHL teams across the country to offer special discounts, recognition, and appreciation events for nurses throughout 2025 to celebrate nurses! Scroll down to …

26-year-old oncology nurse Anna Leedham is taking on the Boston Marathon with a deeply personal mission. She’s not just running for herself—she’s running for her patients, their families, cancer research, …

As U.S. hospitals adapt to post-pandemic realities, internal travel nurse programs or seasonal programs—once a vital solution to staffing concerns—are undergoing major changes. While some health systems are scaling back …

Sierra Fairhurst, an ICU nurse at Salem Hospital, is back in Massachusetts after surviving a serious ATV accident during a trip to Thailand. The 23-year-old arrived at Boston Logan Airport …

The Maryland Board of Nursing has concluded its investigation into 259 nurses and nursing applicants linked to a fraudulent credential scheme exposed by "Operation Nightingale." The good news? Most were …

Image Source: Netflix Released to mixed reviews, Netflix’s Pulse (2025) is the streaming service's first procedural medical drama. With many similarities to Grey’s Anatomy, the show blends high-stakes trauma cases with …

Through a nurse wellness app and personalized health coaching for nurses, Nurse Georgie is on a mission to create happier, healthier nurses—and transform healthcare from the inside out. Georgina “Nurse …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "A Nurse's Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device), With Shenell Thompkins and Tiffany Cannon" [audioplayer_lvadnurse] In the latest episode of Nurse.org’s Nurse Converse podcast, Registered …

California Senate Bill 632, authored by Senator Jesse Arreguín, seeks to expand workers’ compensation protections for hospital employees who provide direct patient care in acute care hospitals. The bill specifically defines …

For being named Nurse.org's Best of Nursing Awards 2025 Most Influential Nurse of the Year, advocate and podcast co-host Nurse Erica (@the.nurse.erica) is incredibly down-to-earth. Don't get us wrong: she shares …

"I really just want to help my nurse friends feel seen, heard, and appreciated. They deserve it," says Mel.  Melanie “Mel” Van Sistine, BSN, RN (@mels.crafty.corner) has done it again. …

Early Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became the scene of a deadly incident when Pasquotank County deputies fatally shot an armed man …

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented numerous healthcare grant terminations that affect community-based nursing programs. These cuts—part of broader federal austerity measures—if final, likely will dismantle critical public …

Nursing homes just got a bit of a mixed bag from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the fiscal year 2026. While the proposed Medicare Part A …

Nurse.org proudly named Sarah Lorenzini, MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, host of The Rapid Response RN Podcast, the Nurse Podcast Host of the Year for the 2025 Best of Nursing Awards. Lorenzini, …

The United States is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak in years, with over 700 confirmed cases reported in the first four months of 2025—more than double the total cases seen …

Brandy Pinkerton, RN, (@nursementorbrandy) has accomplished a lot in her 41 years of life—she's been a teen mom, a NICU mom, a flight nurse, and a travel nurse, but she …

Another nurse at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a division of Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts, has reportedly been diagnosed with a brain tumor - this brings the official total to six confirmed …

⚾ Event Details: About San Diego Padres Nurse Appreciation Night: Date: May 12, 2025 Game: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels – 6:40 PM PDT Location: Petco Park, 100 …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Protect Your Nursing License: Whistleblowing in Nursing—Navigating the Risks and Rewards (With Maggie Ortiz)" [audioplayer_whistleblowing] What Is Whistleblowing in Nursing? We hear the word “whistleblowing” as …

Update 4/9/2025 A federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s controversial nursing home staffing mandate on April 8, 2025, dealing a blow to efforts aimed at establishing nationwide …

Update 4/8/2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged that approximately 20% of the recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "The Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Nurses and How to Cope (With Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares)" [audioplayer_vicarioustrauma] In a recent episode of the Nurse Converse …

Update 4/8/2025 Following a contentious confirmation process resulting in a 53-45 party-line vote, Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

Updated 4/7/2025 >> Click here to donate to Hailey's family GoFundMe Nurses know how much heart goes into caring for others—both inside and outside the hospital. Giving their best at …

Image Source: Sollis Health via Instagram While watching your favorite medical show or movie, you’re glued to the screen, witnessing doctors pull off miraculous saves or nurses handling chaos with …

"I feel younger now than I did when I was 50," Lora Cheek says.  After 30+ years on the floor, many nurses would think about slowing down and easing into …

Joe Ammon, Founder and CEO of Clove (@goclove), is an entrepreneur from Philadelphia. Six years ago, he witnessed his wife struggle to find a shoe that met her specific needs …

If you're a nurse, you've probably heard of the nursing event of the season, NurseCon at Sea. NurseCon is a floating conference at sea, hosted on a literal cruise ship. Attendees …

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Nurses at Oakland County’s Children’s Village, a juvenile detention and residential treatment center in Pontiac Michigan, are protesting a county decision requiring them to reapply with a new educational requirement …

Hospitals across California are struggling with a critical staffing issues, with an estimated 40,000 full-time registered nurse positions currently unfilled. Despite this urgent need, many state-run universities are admitting only a …

President Trump recently signed an executive order that could impact over 1 million federal employees' union rights, including nurses employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies. …

When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28, 2025, its tremors were felt far beyond the epicenter. In Ruili City, China, near the Myanmar border, surveillance cameras captured an …

After a patient's tragic death, one nurse got to work to prevent it from happening again. Melinda Yormick, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA, co-founder of CLARA, was nurse manager of the operating …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "This Encrypted Platform Is Quietly Revolutionizing How Nurses Can Support Sexual Assault Survivors (With Leah Helmbrecht and Tracy DeTomasi)" [audioplayer_callisto] Disclaimer: This article and the included …

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A significant shift in Virginia's approach to maternity care is on the horizon with the recent signing of House Bill 1904. This legislation, set to take effect July 1, 2025, …

Virginia Colonial Heights nursing home is at the center of a growing investigation involving patient neglect, falsified medical records, medication errors, and elder abuse—with some staff now facing felony charges …

Many nurses at Stanford Hospital are facing a challenging reality: sleeping in their vehicles between shifts due to the exorbitant cost of living near the facility, and needing to be …

As violent storms swept across Mississippi on March 15, local warnings made it clear: this wasn’t just bad weather—it was a high-risk tornado outbreak capable of devastating entire communities. At …

A nurse at Christopher House in Wenatchee, WA, is being praised for her quick thinking and bravery after rescuing a resident from a fire Sunday evening. At around 5:57 p.m., …

An investigation into the fatal police shooting of a man wielding a chainsaw inside a senior living facility has found no wrongdoing on the part of the officers involved. The …

On March 26, 2025, the AHA and Health-ISAC shared an updated joint bulletin stating,  "Today, the FBI advised that, after an extensive investigation and intelligence review, they have not identified …

Updated 3/28/25 ​​​Amber Henderson, a 31-year-old nurse at the Avenue at Warrensville Care and Rehabilitation Center, has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, tampering …

Image Source: Amy Hemmer via LinkedIn On March 11, 2025, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) published its first-ever “AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice.”By establishing …

According to the AACN, nearly 90% of nurses in the United States are women, making it an overwhelmingly female-dominated profession. The long hours and high-stress environment often create deep bonds among …

On March 8, 2025, at around 8:30 PM, a chaotic and scary incident occurred at UofL Peace Hospital in Louisville, when approximately 15 juvenile patients started fighting, became violent and …

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in February 2025, Bill Gates made a bold statement: “The era we’re just starting is that intelligence is rare …

Fake Nurse Gets 5–10 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Patients at Local Urgent Care Clinics Montgomery County, PA — A man who pretended to be a nurse and assaulted …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “Criminalizing Your Patients Is Not Part Of Your Job as a Nurse (With Sarah Warren and Portia Wofford-Terry)” [audioplayer_patientadvocacy] In 2020, I learned that a fellow …

Disclaimer: This article contains explicit language; viewer discretion is advised.  Ever handed your coworker a sarcastic gift and thought, “This might get me in trouble…”? Well, one nurse lived that …

Podcast Episode Listen to "How Nurses Are Shaping Healthcare Policy from the Front Lines (With Rebeca Leon, MSN, RN)" [audioplayer_hispanichealthpolicy]   Nurses are not just bedside caregivers—we are advocates, change-makers, …

Kayla Proctor, a 24-year-old nurse at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Georgia, was driving home after working three night shifts in a row—each lasting around 12.5 hours. On her way home, …

In a significant move that could reshape labor dynamics in Oregon, the state Senate has passed a bill allowing striking workers to receive unemployment benefits. This legislation marks a notable …

A recent study published in Chronobiology International has revealed that night work and sleep debt are associated with an increased risk of infections among Norwegian nurses. The research, conducted on …

This is a guest article written by Chris Lee, PMHNP-BC, the nurse entrepreneur who founded DreamCloud Psychiatry Nurse.org has awarded DreamCloud Psychiatry the 2025 Best of Nursing Award in the …

Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That means the company is still running for now, but it’s trying to sell itself to someone else. [email-capture] Why …

Landmark Holdings, a Naples, FL-based hospital operator, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing rising labor and pharmaceutical costs and stagnant Medicare reimbursements. Despite these financial challenges, the company does …

Written By: Christine Heid PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped healthcare as we knew it, placing immense strain on the nurses and educators who have …

Image Source: Eden Lee on Instagram (Left) and IMDB (Right) Netflix's latest political thriller miniseries, Zero Day, has captured audiences with its star-studded cast and gripping storyline. Among the talented ensemble …

A hospital in Troy Michigan became the scene of a workplace shooting early Thursday morning when a dispute between two radiology department employees turned violent. Authorities say the suspect and …

A juvenile patient at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio reportedly assaulted a nurse on Wednesday evening, March 12, prompting an emergency response from hospital security and law enforcement.  [email-capture] Incident …

🏀 Event Details: About Las Vegas Aces Nurse Appreciation Night: Date: September 4, 2025 Game: Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces – 7:00 PM PDT Location: T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S …

The Trump administration is reinstating over 24,000 federal probationary employees who were let go as part of an effort to downsize the government. The employees who were originally terminated were …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Protect Your Nursing License: Nursepreneurs— Staying in Your Lane to Ensure Ethical Practice (With Maggie Ortiz)" [audioplayer_stayinyourlane] Disclaimer: The following is not legal advice or intended …

Nurses, we know you’re used to adrenaline rushes, quick thinking, and working 12-hour shifts with only one bathroom break. But what happens when you swap the hospital floor for a …

The nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center just got a major boost in their fight for fair wages and benefits—this time from a senator with a history of calling …

A Michigan couple has been arrested after investigators say they ran an elaborate scam, allowing an unlicensed man to pose as a nurse caring for an elderly patient who later …

Nurses, it’s time to trade in your scrubs for game-day glory! Nurse.org is rolling out the red carpet (or should we say, the green outfield?) for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—and you do …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “From the Philippines to the USA: @NurseDaddies’ Glenn Dazo's Nursing Journey (With Colton Lord and Glenn Dazo)” [audioplayer_glenndazo] ER nurse Glenn Ponce de Leon-Dazo (@wanderlusting_epicure) may …

According to Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxon, the state has made its first criminal arrests under the state's near-total abortion ban, a Houston-area midwife is accused of performing illegal procedures …

Disclaimer: This article contains TikTok videos with explicit language, viewer discretion is advised.  Have you heard the phrase “Nurse With a Purse”? It’s making the rounds from TikTok to Instagram, …

The deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese physician and assistant professor at Brown University, has drawn significant attention, prompting discussions about national security policies, academic regulations, and the rights …

A male nurse in Germany is accused of murdering nine patients and attempting to murder 34 others at the Rhein-Maas-Klinikum in Würselen, Germany. The alleged crimes, which took place between …

In recent years, the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) has evolved significantly, with many states expanding their scope of practice to improve healthcare accessibility. This shift aims to improve patient …

My eyes open slowly as I begin to perceive the darkness around me. I feel the sharp pain in my head. I know what this is—like an ice pick being …

On March 5, a 13-year-old pediatric patient in the emergency department at Wynn Hospital was charged with felony assault after biting a nurse so severely that the wound broke the …

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Temple Women & Families, part of Temple University Health System (TUHS), on March 6, …

Disclaimer: This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers. Viewer discretion is advised. A travel nurse has filed a lawsuit against Overlake Medical Center and a …

Update: A previous version of this article suggested that paramedics are newly able to perform intubation. Intubation has been part of paramedics' national scope of practice model.  A new law …

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, NC, and owned by HCA Healthcare, has significantly reduced the pay for nurses in its Weekender Program, a decision that is already leading to resignations …

A new study from Your Doctors Online reveals massive differences in emergency care access across the U.S. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), …

Disclaimer: This article includes discussions of violence and contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers. Viewer discretion is advised. >> A GoFundMe account has been set up …

British Columbia's health minister, Josie Osborne, has announced plans to fast-track the recognition of credentials for American doctors and nurses. This initiative comes at a time of escalating trade tensions …

In a landmark decision, a Missouri federal judge has ordered the Chinese government to pay $24 billion in damages for hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early stages of …

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has scheduled a hearing for November 12, 2025, to address an unfair labor practice charge filed by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) against …

Disclaimer: This article discusses child-abuse and violence - it may be triggering to some readers.  Update 3/11/2025 Erin Strotman, the former NICU nurse accused of abusing a premature baby at …

Amy Gleason's journey from emergency room nurse to a key figure in government efficiency is a testament to the diverse career paths available to nursing professionals. Who is former nurse …

The estate of Irvo Otieno has filed a $25 million lawsuit against HCA's Parham Doctors' Hospital in Henrico County, Virginia, just days before the two-year anniversary of his death. The lawsuit, …

The nursing community and Elvis Presley fans alike are mourning the loss of Marian J. Cocke, the beloved former nurse of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, who passed away at …

The nursing community and the public at large have been shaken by the recent discovery of Danit Ehrlich, a American-Israeli, 33-year-old Denver nurse whose body was found in a Montana …

Morgan posts on her FB, “Tonight I was attacked by  a stranger in the hospital’s parking lot I work at. I honestly thought my life was going to end after being …

On Monday, March 10, 2025, a medical transport helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.  [email-capture] The Crash and Its Immediate …

This is a guest article written by Kathryn Dickson, the nurse entrepreneur who founded OliveUs. As a nurse, I've always been passionate about providing the best possible care for my …

IYKYK: Nurses know the best scrubs to wear to survive a shift, so here are real nurses' top picks for the best scrubs for women.  To get through a long …

Note: This article is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Nurse scientists, innovators, creators and engineers are stepping up and stepping out in ways we’ve always known …

Bill Conway, co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group, has continued to invest $1 billion into the nursing workforce and plans to take his initiative nationwide. His plan targets …

​In response to recent increases in workplace violence across the country, hospitals nationwide are taking steps to enhance staff safety. In fact, National Nurses United found over 80% of nurses experienced …

⚾️ Event Details: About Cincinnati Reds Nurse Appreciation Night: Date: June 18, 2025 Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Twins – 7:10 PM EDT Location: Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall …

>> Click here to take the Nurse Survey - you could win 1 of TEN $50 Amazon Gift Cards! Welcome to the fourth annual Nurse Survey (formerly State of Nursing Survey). …

>> A GoFundMe account has been set up for Nurse Leelama Lal - click here to donate. Update 3/6/2025 67-year-old nurse Leelama Lal was beaten nearly to death by patient …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “To Error is Nurse: It's Time To Get Honest About Nursing (With Jana Alley and Sharon Hanson)” [audioplayer_nurseerror] We’ve all heard the saying, to err is …

The attorney of Florida nurse Leelamma Lal, has filed a Petition for a Pure Bill of Discovery against HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, seeking critical evidence related to a violent …

On March 4, 2025 Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 2748, which aims to ensure that only humans can be called nurses. The bill, introduced by State Representative Travis Nelson, a nurse and …

This is a guest article written by Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) For 39 years, the Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) has been a beacon of opportunity, shaping …

Image Source: Instagram Before she became a fan favorite on Summer House, Ciara Miller was a full-time nurse in Atlanta, Georgia. When she relocated to New York City, she adjusted her …

Iowa Senate Republicans have advanced a bill,  Senate File 360, that would criminalize healthcare providers for administering mRNA vaccines, including those used for COVID-19. [email-capture] The Bill's Content and Potential …

Recent research has shed light on a concerning trend in the nursing home industry: ownership changes are resulting in increased patient numbers but decreased direct care staffing levels. This development …

According to multiple reports based on an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning a significant workforce reduction and reorganization. The VA …

Event Details: Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 6:00 pm Game: Cleveland Cavaliers v Sacramento Kings  Discount tickets: Starting at $36 - shop now! Nurse Appreciation: Five nominated nurse will …

“Imagine my surprise when she (a nursing colleague) reached into her backpack in our locker room to retrieve her water bottle, and I saw that she had to move her …

Imagine going to school for 2-4 years, studying around the clock, giving up sleep and a social life, working diligently to earn a degree to become a licensed healthcare professional …

Several U.S. states are implementing measures to mitigate physician shortages by easing licensing requirements for foreign-trained doctors.  Since 2023, nine states have eliminated the necessity for these physicians to undergo …

⚾️Event Details: About Nurse Appreciation Night: Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:40 PM MDT​ Location: Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004​ Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks …

Women's History Day is a time to honor women whose leadership and sacrifices have awakened new paths for generations to come. Throughout history, the majority of nurses have been women. …

Image Source: The Independent When it comes to workplace bullying, the NHS just learned a valuable lesson with a dispute so hot it could burn your tongue. Meet Susan Hamilton, …

Image Source: Dr. Shawntay Harris via LinkedIn Imagine needing emergency medical help at 30,000 feet. Frightening, right? But, then imagine you’re surrounded by some of the best emergency nurses in …

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to pave the way for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to prescribe FDA-approved drugs autonomously. The proposed …

The healthcare industry is grappling with a silent epidemic that has been steadily growing over the past two decades: violence against nurses. This alarming trend has reached a critical point, …

Update 2/26/25 As more details emerge about the shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital, hostage survivors are beginning to speak out on social media. The attack, which unfolded on a Saturday …

DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy, a registered nurse (RN), is at the center of a harrowing legal battle that nearly destroyed her career and life. Joppy, who worked at The Medical Center …

Update 2/24/2025 After 46 days on the picket line and over a year of negotiations, nearly 5,000 frontline nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) have achieved a monumental …

In a move to address escalating patient abuse and violence, nurses at several major London hospitals will soon be equipped with body cameras. This initiative aims to create a safer …

Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina, has terminated an employee after a patient died in the emergency department (ED) bathroom on February 10, 2025, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The patient, …

Image Source: MatchNP Innovative Platform Eases Clinical Placement for Nurse Practitioner Students MatchNP, a St. Louis-based startup, is revolutionizing the way nurse practitioner (NP) students secure clinical preceptorships—essential apprenticeships required …

Image Source: First Coast News A Florida family is demanding answers after discovering that the caregiver they hired to care for their loved one was not a licensed nurse, as …

Image: STAT Thousands of employees across federal health agencies received unexpected termination notices over the weekend, with the Trump administration citing poor performance and changing agency needs. The move, which affects …

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pushing back against Governor Josh Shapiro’s support for granting nurse practitioners (NPs) the ability to practice independently without physician oversight. PAMED argues that while NPs …

One of Iowa's largest nursing home operators, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, is confronting its third whistleblower retaliation lawsuit within the past year. Tina Weber, a registered nurse from Clemens, …

Edna Yarashevich, a nurse at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, has tentatively settled her sexual harassment and whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior …

A New Mexico jury has found Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of 36-year-old nurse Presley Eze. The incident occurred during …

Every year, more women in the U.S. give birth via cesarean section (C-section), a trend that raises concerns about maternal and infant health. In 2023, the C-section rate hit 32.4%—and …

Are you fascinated by the intersection of healthcare and economics? Nurses are embracing increasingly complex leadership roles and responsibilities in today’s healthcare industry, requiring expanded knowledge of business and finance. …

As nurses, we dedicate our lives to caring for others. But what happens when the system that’s supposed to protect us turns against us? That’s exactly what allegedly happened to …

A viral workplace dispute has sparked heated debate after a single 25f nurse allegedly refused to cover a shift, resulting in a mother of four losing her job. The incident, which …

President Trump's establishment of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) commission on February 13, 2025 marks a significant shift in the approach to healthcare policy in the United States. The commission …

A new report from The Chartis Group reveals that nearly half of rural hospitals in the U.S. are operating at a financial loss, with 432 facilities at risk of closure. This …

In a bold move to improve nurse staffing levels in the United States, Representative Jennifer Kiggans has introduced the PRECEPT Nurses Act, a bipartisan legislation that proposes significant incentives for …

A nurse’s shift often starts early and doesn’t slow down. With short staffing and high patient loads, the demands can feel endless. Patients need urgent care, alarms ring constantly, doctors …

Pursuing a career in the healthcare field isn't for the faint of heart. Between marathon study sessions, clinicals, and balancing life during school, it takes real dedication to make it …

In a groundbreaking case that highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding abortion access in the United States, a New York doctor has been indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for …

2/17/2025 (Update)  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has dismissed over 1,000 newly hired healthcare employees, including nurses and doctors, as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reduce the …

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which employs 21% of the federal workforce, is reportedly planning more layoffs, with around 80,000 more layoffs expected department-wide according to an internal memo. …

Falling in love is great, but have you ever saved a life? 💕 Let’s be real—there’s nothing more attractive than someone who saves lives, rocks compression socks like a runway …

Hospitals and healthcare organizations are facing the challenging task of dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following President Trump's recent executive orders. While the orders primarily target federal …

Bloomberg recently released its latest Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people. Many names on the list will be familiar: Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Gates. But, 32 names, …

Let’s be real—chocolates and flowers are nice any time of the day or night, but when it comes to romancing nurses, there are some clear ways to their hearts. If …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Protect Your Nursing License: BON Investigations—What Every Nurse Needs to Know (And How to Handle False Complaints) With Maggie Ortiz" [audioplayer_boninvestigations] The Unthinkable: A Letter from …

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has extended congratulations to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his recent confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The organization has …

Florida's nursing education system needs help, as recent data reveals the state is struggling with national licensing exam pass rates. Despite modest improvements, Florida continues to rank last among all 50 …

Tiffany Turner, a former nursing director at Philadelphia FIGHT, has filed a federal lawsuit against the organization, alleging she was wrongfully terminated due to her race. Turner, who is Black/African …

This is a guest post, written by travel nurse Nick Cullivan. Hi, I'm Nick, but you can call me Francisco. I'm a travel nurse from Boston, and on July 13, …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “The Talk Nurses Don't Talk About Enough: Death and Dying (With Nurse Courtney and Courtney Thibeault)” [audioplayer_deathanddying] Bridging the Gap in Nursing and Medical Education on …

With a spotlight on healthcare innovation, ViVE has quickly become a premier event shaping the future of health technology and business. Set for February 2025, this year’s conference will bring together …

On February 6, 2025, six leading physician groups—representing over 600,000 physicians—issued a joint statement condemning the removal of datasets and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …

UnitedHealthcare is threatening legal action against Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon from Austin, Texas, who claimed the insurer interrupted her during surgery. In January 2025, Potter shared a video …

Image by David Shankbone - Own work, CC BY 3.0 Omnicare Inc., the largest pharmacy provider for nursing homes in the U.S., has agreed to pay $124.24 million to settle …

Catherine Seemer, a 44-year-old nurse practitioner from Elmsford, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating a massive disability loan fraud scheme. The sentencing, announced by …

Update: February 5, 2025 The case of Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill seven others, has taken a dramatic turn after …

A night nurse has been arrested on charges of felony child neglect in Florida. The Cape Coral Police Department arrested Kelly Rita Perrigo, a 62-year-old licensed practical nurse, following an investigation …

In the game of life, nurses are the ultimate MVPs—running the plays, making the crucial calls, and keeping the team (aka patients) in the game. And when the pressure is …

After teaching himself how to code, nurse Samu Mhlambi created an app to revolutionize nursing. If you've ever started your shift by jotting down report, then hurriedly jotted down a …

“Of all the things I am, being human is the most challenging,” said Tara Kosmas, Founding Executive Director of Debriefing the Front Lines. Life as a 23% pediatric burn survivor shaped …

Update 2/5/2025 A nurse is at the center of an employment tribunal after being suspended for objecting to sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. Sandie Peggie admitted to harassment …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Nurse Health: Why Your Well-Being MUST Come First (With Raquél Pérez and Georgina Villarreal)" [audioplayer_nursehealth] Nursing is a demanding profession that often requires individuals to prioritize …

Mike O'Dell, CRNA and founder of Legit Kits, a quilting kit company, appeared on the popular television show Shark Tank, where he secured a deal that could potentially take his business …

Update 2/4/25 As New Orleans prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the city's nurses are ready to make sure their voices are heard loud …

A Maryland woman has been sentenced to five years of probation for falsely claiming to be a registered nurse and defrauding the Medicaid system. This incident serves as a stark reminder …

  A nursing home in West Branch, Iowa, is facing a lawsuit following a serious security breach in which an intruder was found undressed in bed with a resident. The …

A new bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature aims to establish a licensing framework for healthcare administrators working in hospitals. House Bill 1567, currently under consideration, would implement the …

Image: Robbinsville High School (New Jersey). (2025, January 2). In Wikipedia. A school nurse in Robbinsville, New Jersey, has been awarded $115,000 after filing an age discrimination lawsuit against the …

Ohio State University nurses have filed a safety complaint against OSU Wexner Medical Center over workplace violence. The complaint highlights an incident in December 2024 where a patient armed with …

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has officially released the 2025 revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code), a fundamental guide for ethical practice in the nursing profession. This …

In a world where social media often gets a bad rap for spreading misinformation, a TikTok trend demonstrated its life-saving potential, highlighting the unexpected ways technology intersects with healthcare. A …

NurseCon at Sea & Camp NurseCon: The Ultimate Experiences for Nurses Hey there, it’s Nurse Blake! A few years ago, I had this wild idea to shake up the boring, …

The nursing community and healthcare industry are mourning the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, a visionary leader who revolutionized nursing practice and education. Dr. Ford passed away on January …

Podcast Episode Listen to "Nurse Income Boost: Why Side Hustles Make You a Better Nurse (With Joshua Condado, Jenn Davis and Colin Davis)" [audioplayer_nursesidehustles] Burnout is a significant concern in …

Sentara Health invested $11 million into iPhones for nurses to improve workflow efficiency, enhance patient care, and boost job satisfaction. The health system equipped 10,550 nurses across 11 of its …

Update 1/28/25 The California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board was restructured and no longer exists. The department administering the Government Claims Program is the Department of General Services. Original …

In a recent case that highlights the ongoing tension between individual religious beliefs and public health measures, a NICU nurse in Massachusetts lost her federal employment discrimination lawsuit against Boston …

Update 1/28/25 Chelsea Adolphus, a 28-year-old patient, died from hypothermia after being discovered unresponsive on the hospital’s second-floor rooftop seven hours after going missing from her room. The tragic circumstances …

A recent St. Denis Medical episode titled "Salamat You Too" focused on the "Filipino Mafia" in nursing. Many viewers commented on social media about this representation of Filipino nurses, with …

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of nurse.org. Strike nursing refers to nurses …

The per diem nurse staffing market is set to experience remarkable expansion over the next decade, with projections estimating its value will reach $16.4 billion by 2033, nearly double its …

A recent incident in Gilmer County, West Virginia, serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers healthcare professionals face when seeking employment through online platforms. Michael Florence, 54, has …

Last summer, I took a step that changed my life in ways I never imagined. I checked myself into a mental health retreat for 30 days—no phone, no distractions, just …

President Donald Trump has once again ordered the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has far-reaching consequences for healthcare professionals worldwide, with nurses facing …

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow school districts to employ either school nurses or athletic trainers to provide health services to students. This proposed legislation, known as …

When wildfires ravaged parts of Los Angeles, displacing families and uprooting lives, the nursing community did what it does best—banded together with compassion, resilience, and a touch of scrappy ingenuity. …

A former nurse practitioner from Butte, Montana, Tristan Ashley Svejkovsky, 41, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a massive healthcare fraud scheme. Svejkovsky falsely billed Blue Cross …

Podcast Episode Listen to "Nurse Career Development: How Emotional Intelligence and Coaching Shape Success (With Ama Mathewos, MPA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CTACC)" [audioplayer_emotionaliq] In my opinion, clinical expertise will only …

A new employee at a South Dakota nursing home is alleged to have shot her Director of Nursing in the face following a disagreement during training. [email-capture] The Incident at …

A $5 million preliminary settlement has been announced between Stone Academy, its owners, and the state of Connecticut to resolve claims filed by the state and former students. This settlement …

Image: Emory University, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons In July 2023, Emory Healthcare in Atlanta made a bold move to address longstanding workforce challenges by investing $150 million to …

At Big Ugly Fish, the night took a turn when a 46-year-old Florida nurse, Aaron R. Gann started calling the bartender names. [email-capture] Naturally, the staff decided enough was enough …

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of nurse.org, or the official position of …

Disclaimer: The following is not legal advice or intended to provide any legal guidance to nurses. Always consult with a legal professional. If you’ve had a chance to chat with …

The long-term care industry has long grappled with high turnover rates and the challenges of providing quality care to an aging population. However, recent research suggests that an unexpected ally …

2025 Event Recap Two lucky nurses were recognized on the court and were the honorary captains for the Nurse Appreciation Night game. Both winners also received 2 game tickets, Clove …

Update 1/23/25 A spokesperson from CMS sent the following statement to Nurse.org: "As part of the Nursing Home Staffing Campaign (NHSC), CMS will offer financial incentives to recruit more registered …

Podcast Episode Listen to "From Bedside to Boardroom: How Volunteer Leadership Transformed My Nursing Career (With Rebeca Leon, MSN, RN)" [audioplayer_volunteerleadership] Are any of you like me? Someone who goes …

A nursing assistant at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Iowa has reportedly been fired after a video of her flossing—yes, flossing her teeth—over a patient went viral. Yeah, we wish …

The United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) is facing unprecedented pressure, with hospitals resorting to extreme measures to manage patient influx during a "quad-demic" of flu, COVID, norovirus, and respiratory …

The Atlanta Veterans Affairs hospital is taking significant steps to enhance security and improve working conditions for staff following a recent attack on a nurse. This incident has prompted a …

A study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has shed light on a concerning trend in healthcare: hospitals that serve a higher proportion of Black patients are facing …

For an impressive 23rd year, nursing was rated as the most ethical and honest profession once again in 2024, according to a Gallup poll. Despite its #1 ranking, 76% of …

Alexis Ruiz is redefining what it means to pursue diverse passions. As a pediatric nurse and world-class archer, she has achieved remarkable success in two demanding fields. Her story is …

Image: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia’s journey into the U.S. Air Force is a story of resilience and transformation. Born in Puerto Rico, Garcia started his career as …

HBO Max's new medical drama, The Pitt, premiered on January 9, 2025 with a unique format that sets it apart from similar shows. While ER and Grey's Anatomy have long …

Minnesota's healthcare sector, particularly nursing homes, is experiencing significant workforce challenges. The state is confronting demographic shifts, including declining fertility rates, an aging population, increased retirements, and reduced net migration. …

Earlier this week, nursing homes in Los Angeles County faced a harrowing reality as wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds swept through the region. With thick smoke filling the air and …

Event Recap We had so much fun at Nurse Appreciation Night 2025! Jennifer Amezcua was nominated by her peers for her commitment to the nursing profession. After an online vote, …

Cover photo: Dispatch.com In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the nursing staff at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's East Hospital stepped up to fulfill an urgent need for …

Article update 1/9/2025 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 452 into law on January 8, 2025. This legislation, focused on hospital violence prevention, comes in the wake of a …

Two healthcare workers at Hopemont Hospital in West Virginia have been charged with felony neglect resulting in the death of Larry Hedrick, a 61-year-old non-verbal patient who required around-the-clock care. …

In a career as demanding as emergency nursing, finding time to follow a passion can seem like an impossible feat. Yet, Rebecca Schnell, a 34-year-old ER nurse, has done just …

It’s a story that’s becoming all too familiar in the world of nursing. Crystal Thompson, an emergency department nurse at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst North Carolina, is recovering after …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver has launched a pilot program integrating Microsoft’s AI technology, known as Ambient Listening, …

Meet Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student from Auburn University who just snagged the title of Miss America 2025. She is the fourth Miss America to be crowned from Alabama. …

Podcast Episode Listen to "Only 6.5% of Nurse Practitioners Specialize in Mental Health: Why Consider a PMHNP Career (With Dr. Gabrielle P. Abelard)" [audioplayer_pmhnppod] In today's podcast, Dr. Abelard will …

A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, highlights the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk and has significant implications for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. Dr. …

Image Source: legion.org/ In a moment of national recognition, Diane Carlson Evans, a Minnesota native and former Army nurse, received the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal on January 2nd, according to …

A jury in Seattle has found Seattle Children's Hospital responsible for creating a hostile work environment based on race against Dr. Benjamin Danielson, the former medical director of the hospital's …

Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, have filed a series of complaints regarding deteriorating patient care conditions at the facility. The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) and the hospital's …

Image souce: calmatters.org/ California nurses are reporting significant challenges with the state-mandated addiction recovery program for healthcare professionals, claiming it has become a career-ending trap rather than a path to …

The debate over private equity's role in healthcare has intensified in recent years, with critics arguing that the profit-driven model of these investment firms is incompatible with high-quality patient care …

Is the bird flu the next pandemic? Here are the latest statistics, updates, and predictions for the bird flu and what nurses can do to stay prepared. As we head …

Featured Image: Facebook Mike Bloomberg, the billionaire philanthropist invested $250 million into creating ten healthcare-focused high schools across the country in 2024. As he put it, "America needs more healthcare …

The Backus Federation of Nurses AFT Local 5149 has taken legal action against Hartford Healthcare, the parent company of Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. The union is seeking a federal …

Sarah Grace Pageler, a 29-year-old nurse practitioner from Wamego, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Prairie Winds Family Care LLC, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract related …

A nurse with a revoked license is facing accusations of engaging in fraudulent activities, including creating a fake attorney persona and taking advantage of a vulnerable adult. [email-capture] Allegations of …

Jessica Milhomme, (@jessthern) BSN, RN cares for between 24 and 27 patients a day, alternating between tasks like admissions, discharge education, medication plans, and pain management, along with overseeing the …

Image sources: HCA Healthcare, Tenet Health, Surgery Partners, Davita, Brookdale In recent years, the role of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) has gained increasing prominence …

A 41-year-old pediatric nurse was awarded $2.3 million by an Orange County jury in a case stemming from a 2021 Orlando car crash that left her with life-altering injuries. This …

The healthcare industry is experiencing a significant shift with the emergence of on-demand nursing apps, often dubbed "Uber for nursing." These platforms promise a solution to a perceived nursing shortage …

Update: December 23, 2024 Brigitte Cleroux has been sentenced to seven years in prison for her crimes in British Columbia, which included assaulting patients by IV injection while posing as …

A tragic incident occurred recently at Yale New Haven Health clinic, where a squatter was found dead in an unused office on the sixth floor. The deceased individual was identified …

In a recent episode of Nurse Converse, host Colton Lord sits down with Sergey Vasilenko, co-founder and Chief Nursing Officer of In-House Health, to explore the intersection of healthcare and …

Image source The nursing profession is known for its demanding nature, requiring physical stamina, mental acuity, and emotional resilience. However, many talented nurses face additional challenges due to disabilities. Recent …

Podcast Episode Listen to "Nurses, Start Your Side Hustle: Build Wealth Through Content Creation (With Joscel James, RN)" [audioplayer_contentcreation] What's up Nurse.org fam! I’m Joscel! I am a nurse, speaker, …

2024 Event Recap Nurse Honored at the Game! One lucky nurse was recognized on the jumbotron and received a signed Flyers jersey! They also received 2 game tickets, Clove shoes, …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Nurse Innovation Series: The Nurse Who Turned Mentorship Into Thriving Businesses (With Jenny Finnell and Colton Lord)" [audioplayer_teachrn] In a recent episode of the Nurse Converse …

Image Source An oncology nurse’s small act of kindness has made a significant difference in patients' lives, gaining national attention on CBSNews’ Heart of America. Whitney Carpenter, an oncology nurse …

As the debate around TikTok's future in the United States continues, many nurse creators are facing uncertainty. The possibility of a TikTok ban has raised concerns about the potential loss …

We’re excited to share that NurseCon at Sea will be running a 12 Days of Deals holiday promotion from December 14th to December 25th. Each day, they’ll post a new …

Podcast Episode Listen to "Nurse in Pain: Navigating Chronic Pain at the Bedside (With Melanie Van Sistine, BSN, RN)" [audioplayer_bedsidechronicpain] When we think about chronic pain, we usually imagine nurses …

In a devastating blow to women's rights and healthcare in Afghanistan, the Taliban recently imposed a ban on women pursuing education in nursing and midwifery courses. This decision, issued by …

Senator Ileana Garcia, a Miami Republican, has introduced Senate Bill 64 (SB 64), which would allow residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities—or their guardians—to install cameras or audio …

Did you hear about the Aya and Cross Country merger?You, half paying attention while charting: Oh, great. Another corporate shake-up. Are we getting free scrubs or just more emails about …

Whether you’re in nursing school cramming for exams, gearing up for a shift, tackling the night shift grind, or keeping the vibes alive at the nurses’ station, the right music …

Need to say thank you to a nurse in your life (or just treat yourself!)? We've rounded up the best gifts for nurses that they'll truly appreciate. Nurse.org may receive …

Image: Metropolitan Police The South London community has found some solace after a man was sentenced for the tragic death of 76-year-old retired nurse Nelly Akomah, who died during a …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Nurse Innovation Series: This Nurse Turned Tech Founder is Revolutionizing Telehealth—Here’s How She Did It (With Colton Lord and Bre Loughlin)" [audioplayer_nursedisrupted] In a recent episode …

Get ready for a heartwarming story that beautifully shows just how much of an impact nurses can make—not just inside the hospital, but far beyond it. [email-capture] Mason Martin’s Journey: …

In an era where multifaceted careers are becoming increasingly common, Ilona Maher stands out as a shining example of how women can excel in diverse fields simultaneously. As a registered …

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Sabrina Carpenter's hit song "Please, Please, Please" has unexpectedly become a life-saving tool. Nurses have recently discovered that its rhythm is perfect for performing CPR. Released in June 2024, the …

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Legal Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this information should not be construed as legal advice. This article is intended for informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed …

A new medical comedy recently premiered on Peacock and it is already finding an engaged audience of loving nurses. "St. Denis Medical," now streaming on Peacock, offers a refreshing and …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Dating as a Nurse: Expert Tips to End Toxic Patterns and Find Healthy Love (With Jeri Ford and Danielle Palomares)" [audioplayer_datingnurse] Dating and relationships can be …

The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently taken a strong stance against a proposed regulation in Washington D.C. that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to use the title …

In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where emotions often run high, a nurse in Fort Worth, Texas is making life just a little brighter for families. Through her unique …

This December, Nurse.org and our generous partners are thrilled to bring you the Nurse GiftAway—our most festive celebration yet, dedicated to the amazing nurses who give so much all year …

New Zealand's healthcare sector is bracing for significant disruption as nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants prepare to stage a nationwide strike on December 3, 2024. Organized by the New Zealand …

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place of both hope and heartache, where the tiniest and most vulnerable patients receive round-the-clock care. For Savannah Westfall, a nurse and …

A nurse employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been charged with unlawfully accessing patient health information. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance …

2025 Event Details This was a fun, unforgettable night of hockey, camaraderie, and gratitude with the Vegas Golden Knights! Meet the 2025 VGK Nurses! The following nurses were nominated by …

2025 Event Recap FOUR nurses were recognized on the court in a pre-game ceremony. Each winner received 2 game tickets, Clove shoes, and a NuWest prize bundle! Plus, 20 nurses …

In the world of pediatric cardiac care, innovation, and compassion go hand in hand. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Kathleen Cinelli, RN, introduced an innovative "Hearts at Home" program, working …

A San Antonio family has taken their shared passion for nursing to an impressive new level. Glenda Deahl and her three daughters—Josie, Olivia, and Sophie—recently celebrated a major accomplishment: earning …

"If they knew what it's like for patients surviving after the ICU, that sedation isn't sleep, and that they're being so traumatized and damaged by these normal practices, they would …

Andrea Meisinger, a Nurse Practitioner from Weeping Water, Nebraska, has had her license revoked for at least two years by the state's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Timothy Tesmer. The decision …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Nurse Innovation Series: How the Virtual Nursing Academy is Empowering Nurse Innovators (A Conversation with Dr. Bonnie Clipper and Colton Lord)" [audioplayer_virtualnursingacademy] Healthcare is evolving rapidly, …

Albany Med filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court's Northern District, asserting that the NYSNA's use of the domain name "AlbanyMedQualityCare.org" infringes upon the hospital's trademark. The hospital argues …

An off-duty nurse from HCA Florida Westside Hospital has been hailed as an "angel" for her life-saving intervention at a local gas station, according to a recent report from CBS …

Recent studies paint a grim picture of Nevada's healthcare landscape. According to a 2023 University of Nevada, Reno study, a staggering 70% of Nevadans reside in areas with significant healthcare …

In recent years, the healthcare landscape has been shifting to meet growing patient demands, and nurse practitioners are stepping up to play a larger role in providing accessible and high-quality …

Jaziel Olmeda Macias spent his childhood as a patient on a pediatric oncology unit. Today, as a nurse, he's caring for patients in the very same rooms he was once …

A 60-year-old man was arrested after a violent outburst at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West earlier this month, during which he reportedly assaulted a nurse and caused significant property damage. …

A recent study featured in the September/October 2024 issue of Nursing Education Perspectives, the research journal of the National League for Nursing, reveals the extreme mental health challenges nursing students …

The Oregon Nursing Association (ONA) nurses at CHI Mercy Medical Center have reached a tentative contract agreement with hospital management. The announcement came late on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, after …

Nursing is facing a critical challenge that threatens patient care quality and healthcare system stability: high nurse turnover rates, particularly among those in their first two years of service. This …

In the realm of healthcare, certain groups of professionals often go unnoticed despite their immense contributions. One such group is Filipino nurses who have long been a cornerstone of the …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Beyond the Buzzwords to Real-World Impact (With Dan Weberg and Rich G Kenny)" [audioplayer_nursingai] Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across …

A Northern California nurse’s break turned into a life-changing moment when she won a staggering $1 million on a California Lottery Scratchers ticket. This unexpected windfall has not only transformed …

The labor and delivery unit at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, has become the epicenter of an extraordinary baby boom. Ten nurses on the unit delivered babies of …

Despite nurses being an instrumental foundation to the institution of healthcare, they haven't always had a say in how healthcare would operate. That started to change around the time women …

The Brigham Young University (BYU) College of Nursing recently found itself at the center of attention due to an unfortunate administrative error. The college inadvertently sent out incorrect application decisions …

Update 11/14/24 Corewell Health East nurses, part of Michigan’s largest health system, have voted to join the Brotherhood of Teamsters in a move aimed at enhancing their representation and working …

A suspect from Virginia has been arrested for impersonating a registered nurse at multiple hospitals in Los Angeles County. This incident has raised serious concerns about patient safety and the …

HLTH 2024 was full of celebrity activists such as John Legend and Halle Berry. There were doctors and researchers from around the world showcasing their innovative ideas that are changing …

In recent news, the case of Alondra Orozco has brought attention to cases of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients seeking nursing licensure in Missouri. Orozco's story, which she …

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Event Recap Date: November 4, 2024 Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets Nurse Recognition: The Minnesota Timberwolves will recognize the three (3) nominee-winning nurses the on-court before the game. Nurses …

In a touching tribute for Veterans Day, Major Katie Lunning—both a VA nurse and combat medic—honored our nation’s heroes with a song based on her lived experiences. From serving on …

Ashley and Alexandria Kern, twin nurses from Cheektowaga, New York, recently captured hearts on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Their journey of resilience, dedication, and sisterly support, especially through Ashley’s challenging …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Staff vs. Travel Nursing vs. Per Diem, Which Nurse Job is Right For You? (With Zac Shepherd and Caitlyn Obrock)" [audioplayer_staffvstravelvspd] In the changing landscape of …

In a concerning development for the healthcare and weight loss industries, the death of Susan McGowan, a 58-year-old NHS nurse, has been officially linked to the use of the weight …

Nurses at Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC) have successfully ratified a new union contract in a significant development for healthcare workers in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. This agreement, …

The nursing community and beyond are reeling from the shocking news of Mackenzie "Kenzie" Michalski, a 31-year-old American nurse practitioner, who was killed while on vacation in Budapest, Hungary. [email-capture] …

Event Details: About Florida Panthers Healthcare Appreciation Night: Date: This game has been postponed, check back for updates Game: Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers Discount tickets: Prices start at $64.00 …

Image: John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press In an inspiring end to a record-setting career, Joyce Gimmestad, Minnesota's oldest known working nurse, has officially retired at age 88. After …

When you have that moment when you’re at work, at the bedside, and someone dies, it can rock your world. Sometimes, we’re at a place in our careers where death …

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Image: Riley Children’s Foundation In pediatric hospitals, it’s often the small moments of joy that bring the biggest lift to kids facing long hospital stays and tough treatments. Recently, Riley …

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UConn’s School of Nursing is on the brink of an exciting new era, thanks to a remarkable $50 million gift from a proud UConn nursing graduate from the Class of …

In the world of children's literature, an innovative new book series aims to inspire the next generation of nurses. The "Nurse Florence" book series, authored by Michael Dow, aims to …

In a move aimed at modernizing healthcare delivery, Providence Alaska has implemented a new telenursing system. However, this innovation has sparked controversy and resistance among the hospital's bedside nursing staff, …

At this year’s HLTH conference, nurses from various backgrounds gathered to participate in a Nurses Hackathon, an event aimed at fostering innovation and addressing some of the most critical challenges …

Negotiations between UNHCEH, representing over 900 healthcare workers, and Maui Health began in July. Despite months of discussions, the two parties were unable to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement, particularly …

In a recent TikTok video with over 100K views, a nurse practitioner shared her unsettling experience with a match on the dating app Hinge. This incident has sparked discussions about …

A recent wrongful conception lawsuit in Minnesota highlights critical issues related to medical malpractice, reproductive health, and the emotional and financial consequences of unplanned parenthood. [email-capture] Case Overview: The Vasectomy …

A groundbreaking systematic review and meta-analysis published on November 5, 2024, in JAMA Network Open has shed new light on the far-reaching consequences of nurse burnout in healthcare settings. The …

Nurses Week? Pfft, we’re doing Nurses Month — and we’re going all. out. 💥 From May 1st to May 31st, 2025, @traviuskeandric is turning up the appreciation for nurses and nursing …

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Event Recap About Pittsburgh Penguins Nurse Appreciation: Game: Penguins vs. Lightning Date: Nov 19, 2024 7:00 PM EST Location: PPG Paints Arena Nurse Appreciation: 8 nurses will ride the Zamboni …

Esthetician and owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa, Rebecca Fadanelli, 38, not only claimed to be a nurse but also allegedly imported and injected fake Botox and fillers into clients. …

VibraLife of Katy, LLC, a rehabilitation and assisted living facility in Texas, recently settled a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit with a night shift …

Event Recap This was a fun, unforgettable night of hockey, camaraderie, and gratitude with the San Jose Sharks! Two nurses were recognized on the ice and got to ride the …

Event Recap About Seattle Kraken Healthcare Heroes Night: Date: November 20, 2024 -- 7:00 pm PST Game: Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators Giveaway Item: Kraken tumbler Nurse Recognition: One nurse, …

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services (DHS), has announced a new $5,000 incentive for nurses, effective November 1, 2024. The incentive is in response to ongoing challenges in …

In a significant shift in healthcare policy, Texas public hospitals are now required to inquire about patients' citizenship status, following an executive order issued by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, which …

A video posted on social media shows the moments a nurse rescued an EMT who was experiencing a medical emergency at a recent Alabama-Missouri football game. During the Alabama-Missouri football …

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of Crozer Health System. The legal action, announced on Tuesday, alleges severe mismanagement, corporate looting, …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Nurses at the Capitol: Your Voice, Your Patients, Your Future (With Melissa Mills and Ajay Gupta)" [audioplayer_nursesatthecapitol] Have you ever felt like your concerns about the …

A discrimination lawsuit has been filed against Providence Health, one of California's prominent healthcare providers. The case, involving former neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse Trisha Loftis, alleges discriminatory practices …

Update 10/28/24 St. Clare's Health provided the following statement to nurse.org about the case, "Saint Clare’s Health places the utmost importance on staff and patient safety. Vaccine requirements and regulations …

Disclaimer: This story discusses suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the 998 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 998, text TALK …

Sinai Hospital, a part of LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland, has recently implemented a Virtual Nursing Pilot Program, according to WMAR 2 Baltimore. This initiative aims to address several critical …

In a groundbreaking development at the intersection of healthcare and law enforcement, a University of Florida (UF) College of Nursing DNP student's research project has resulted in the identification and …

Image source: MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST via SWNS An off-duty nurse in Chatham, Kent, stepped in to save the life of a retired pilot, showcasing the skills and quick thinking …

The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently added a significant new monument to its grounds, paying tribute to a remarkable figure in nursing history. This …

In the world of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where tiny fighters battle against the odds, a heartwarming story has emerged that combines the power of music, compassion, and creativity. …

A recent lawsuit has brought attention to a devastating incident at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, where the parents of a premature infant allege that their …

When Halloween rolls around, it seems like everyone suddenly wants to don the iconic "sexy nurse" costume, but let’s be real: most people wouldn’t last a day in a nurse's …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "The Making of a Nurse Anesthetist: My Path from Paramedic to CRNA (With Everett Moss II, DNP, CRNA, EMT-P)" [audioplayer_crnajourney] Success is often seen as a …

Theodric Collins, a 36-year-old suspect with a history of criminal activity, managed to flee from custody after being taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. The incident has sparked a …

In a recent case that has drawn attention to the critical importance of proper nursing credentials and patient safety, a woman in Wichita Falls, Texas has pleaded guilty to charges …

A federal judge in Greenbelt, Maryland, has sentenced Ejike Asiegbunam to prison for his involvement in a fraudulent nursing diploma scheme in Maryland. This case is part of a broader …

A 19-year-old man was arrested for critically assaulting an OB-GYN doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has brought attention to the …

A federal judge has approved a settlement requiring SnapCare, formerly known as SnapNurse, to pay $500 to each travel nurse whose assigned job was canceled. This decision marks the resolution …

In the aftermath of Hurrican Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has decided to adapt its disaster relief efforts in North Carolina due to safety concerns for its workers. …

Florida State University's College of Nursing announced the launch of the nation's first Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in artificial intelligence. The Nursing and Artificial Intelligence …

Photo by Ajay Suresh Update 10/16/24 A 20-year-old man accused of hitting three nurses with his vehicle as they attempted to treat a gunshot victim outside a Philadelphia hospital has …

Ocean County, New Jersey, has created a pre-nursing program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS). The program is designed specifically for high school students, giving them a unique opportunity …

Nurses from across the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Legislative Task Force events hosted by the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement. Their mission? To advocate for a sustainable economic …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "The Rewards and Challenges of Being a Male Nurse and Parent (With Brian Benjie, CVRN-BC)" [audioplayer_malenursechallenges] In the latest episode of the Nurse Converse podcast, Brian, …

A groundbreaking study from the Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), published in INQUIRY, uncovered a significant connection between the quality of nurse work environments and …

The healthcare industry is grappling with a severe shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids. This shortage, primarily triggered by Hurricane Helene's impact on a major manufacturing facility, is causing widespread disruptions …

A Georgia nurse is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly stealing jewelry from elderly patients under her care, and dislocating one of their fingers in the process. [email-capture] Stephanie Phillips-Siwiec, …

In a significant development for the nursing home industry, 20 states have joined forces to sue the U.S. federal government over new minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes. This legal …

A Louisiana nursing home owner has agreed to pay $8.2 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after being accused of misusing assets from four nursing home …

The field of anesthesia care has become embroiled in a contentious legal battle over professional titles and trademarks. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has filed a complaint against the …

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida's Gulf Coast, hospitals and healthcare facilities across the state are bracing for the storm's impact. With mandatory evacuation orders by Governor DeSantis in place …

Image: Laura Harville via AP Boone McCrary, a 46-year-old emergency room nurse from Tennessee, lost his life while attempting to rescue a man trapped by floodwaters after Hurricane Helene. The …

In a shocking case sending shockwaves throughout the medical community and beyond, Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old family doctor from Sunderland, England, has admitted to disguising himself as a community nurse …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "When Nurses are the 911 to 911 and It's Us That Needs Saving: Building Mental Readiness Into Your Daily Practice (With Dr. Natasha Lukasiewich)" [audioplayer_mentalreadiness] In …

Nursing has long been a profession dominated by women, with men accounting for only about 10% of the workforce. However, the field is slowly becoming more diverse, thanks to initiatives …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on North Carolina, a unique and time-honored method of delivering aid has emerged in the state's rural areas. As roads remain impassable …

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on Western North Carolina, a massive relief effort has been mobilized to support the region's overwhelmed healthcare systems, with a particular focus …

CHG Healthcare officially announced the closure of its travel nurse division, RNnetwork, set for March 31, 2025. This decision ends nearly three decades during which RNnetwork facilitated travel assignments for …

Ensuring adequate wages for healthcare workers is an ongoing challenge—fair wages are associated with better job satisfaction, higher rates of patient satisfaction, and even healthier nurses. And yet the wage …

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and GBMC Healthcare, Inc., accusing the healthcare organizations of violating the Americans …

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In a crisis rescue mission on Friday, September 27th, over 50 patients and staff members were airlifted from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, after the facility …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Transforming Struggles into Strength as Nurses; Pain Can Birth Purpose (With Shannon Jackson, The People's Nurse) [audioplayer_transformstruggles] Transforming Struggles into Strength: Shannon Jackson’s Guide to Self-Care …

Disclaimer: This story discusses suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the 998 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 998, text TALK …

Update: In a significant development for healthcare workers in Hawaii, nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center have overwhelmingly approved a new contract, bringing an end to a recent labor dispute. The …

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a contact sport is one in which the impact of one person against another is an inherent part of the sport. Contact sports include boxing, …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “How Your Nurse License Opens Doors Beyond Healthcare With Colton Lord, RN” [audioplayer_nurseidentity] When you arrive on your first day of nursing school orientation, your entire …

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With a spotlight on healthcare innovation, HLTH has rapidly become the premier event in the industry. Set for October 2024, this year’s conference is expected to draw over 12,000 healthcare …

In a decisive effort to amplify their voices, a group of surgery nurses, represented by Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, and employed by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation …

In yet another incident that has once again brought the issue of violence against nurses to the forefront, Nia Washington, a 21-year-old woman, has been charged with second-degree battery, a …

Last week, Landon Payton, 14, suffered a medical emergency during P.E. class at Marshall Middle School in Houston, Texas. Staff members quickly responded, but the school's automated external defibrillator (AED) …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, seeking to block a new federal rule that mandates minimum staffing levels for nursing homes. Paxton argues …

Event Recap The Giants are proud to give a heartfelt salute to nurses everywhere during Nurses Appreciation Night. Fans cheered on the Giants while honoring the nurse community. Partial proceeds …

Image: CDC.gov The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern in August 2024. Here’s what you need to know about this …

Update 8/14/24 Mary Brown's trial, which is scheduled for August 19, 2025, is expected to last four days. She faces charges of elder abuse and mayhem for allegedly amputating a …

A TikTok video posted by @americanincome—which purportedly interviews real people in public about their jobs and income levels—has gone viral for featuring a woman who reported that she makes $300,000 …

In a decision that has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community, Texas Children's Hospital, the nation's largest pediatric hospitals, has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, representing 5% …

Update 8/6/2024 In a bipartisan effort to safeguard the well-being of home healthcare workers, the state of Connecticut has allocated $6 million from leftover COVID-19 American Rescue Plan funds. This …

Brianna Solari says she was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight in Burbank, CA earlier this month after airline staff told her that her appearance was making other passengers uncomfortable. …

Image: Leticia Gallarzo Update 7/29/2024 Warrants have been issued for nurse imposter, Leticia Gallarzo, after she was a no-show to federal court last week. Gallarzo is facing around 6-years in …

This is a guest article written by Melissa Mills, BSN, RN, Executive Director of The Commission For Nurse Reimbursement. Nurses are the most trusted healthcare profession and the largest in …

After a year of arduous negotiations and two strikes, nurses at Saint Louis University (SLU) Hospital have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract with SSM Health, the hospital's …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “Can Men Be Sexual Assault (SANE) Forensic Nurses? (With Leah Helmbrecht and Shaun Johnson)” [audioplayer_malesane] Approximately 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse in their …

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Update: 7/22/2024 Rady Hospital nurses begin their historical 2-day strike today after the administration failed to approve their tentative agreement. The Union declined the hospital's offer of a 22% pay …

In a powerful move against domestic violence, newly crowned Miss Kansas 2024, Alexis Smith, called out her abuser during the pageant's final interview question. A video of her bravely confronting …

In a major global disruption, a widespread IT outage on July 19, 2024, crippled critical systems worldwide. Hospitals relying on electronic medical record (EMR) systems like EPIC were severely affected, …

AMAZON PRIME DAY 2024 is on July 16th and 17th this year. “Prime Day” is a 2-day sale held on Amazon.com where prime members can score some sweet deals on …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Why Becoming a Nurse Coach Was My BEST Career Move (With Holly Kapusinski and Wendy DeGraffenried)" [audioplayer_nursecoaching] When I tell people I’m a Nurse Coach, I …

A California bill SB895, by Senator Rich Roth, proposes allowing up to 15 community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. This bill aims to provide …

In a concerning development, every full-time faculty member of Dickinson State University's nursing program has resigned within the past week. The mass exodus cites excessive workloads and accreditation concerns as …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "How Hobbies Can Boost Nurses Mental Health, Even on a Busy Schedule With Lily Madelyn, RN, BSN" [audioplayer_nursehobbies] In the demanding world of nursing, where the …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Chief Nurse, Jennifer Moon, Shares Framework Of Success For The USPHS Commissioned Corps (With Terrin Ramsey)" [audioplayer_usphs] Chief Nurse of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. …

There's a lot of talk about the dangers of the nursing shortage, but one important piece of the puzzle that drives part of that shortage often gets left out—the lack …

According to a federal lawsuit, Ryan Gonzalez, who was employed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, allegedly used surveillance cameras to track a nurse's movements within the premises before …

Nurse Patrice Sanders, a dedicated healthcare professional who devoted over three decades of her life to caring for children, made the ultimate sacrifice – the gift of life itself. [email-capture] …

It was meant to be a fun, relaxing day at the baseball diamond. But for Rudy Lopez, an umpire officiating a game at Downey High School in Los Angeles, it …

Updated 6/18/24 3,000 began striking on June 18, 2024, at six Providence Hospitals throughout Oregon. The strike is anticipated to last 3 days and the hospitals will remain open during …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to "Is Travel Nursing Still Worth It in 2024? Predictions, Trends and Insights (With Nalina Mendez and Mona Veiseh)" [audioplayer_travelnursing]   This episode of Nurse Converse looks …

This is an opinion article, written by Desireé Clement, DNP, APRN, CNM, FNP-BC, FACNM, FAANP, FAAN As a nurse of almost 30 years, I would like to share my thoughts …

Her career as a nurse in politics may have started accidentally when she was late to a nursing class, but Dr. Hall-Long’s intentions as a politician with the heart and …

This opinion article is authored by Dr. Wali Khan, DNAP, CRNA. As healthcare providers and members of society, we share a collective responsibility to protect those who dedicate their lives …

In a move that has reignited the debate around free speech, NYU Langone Health has reportedly terminated the employment of a nurse who referred to "Gaza genocide" during an acceptance …

Tristin Kate Smith was a 28-year-old ER nurse in Ohio when she took her own life in August 2023. Two months after her death her family discovered a letter on …

Nurse’s Month might be wrapping up soon, but the celebrations continue! Nurse Creator Sam Fusco has partnered with Clove and Nurse.org to give away some of her favorite items to …

Guest article by Tim Darling and Joel D. Ray, MSN, RN, NEA-BC To help nurses and nurse managers communicate most effectively with other departments, we propose that they lean into …

According to Indiana authorities, a convicted sex offender has been charged with multiple level-six felonies for impersonating nurses and treating unsuspecting patients at hospice facilities throughout the state. Zachary Hartley, …

Event Recap The Houston Astros and Nurse.org teamed up for a special night dedicated to nurses and other healthcare workers. During this thrilling matchup, we put a spotlight on two …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to Balancing Motherhood and a Nursing Career with Kasey Mundell, Nurse Educator [audioplayer_motherhoodcareer] Motherhood makes me a better nurse. This statement rings true in the heartfelt and …

The suspect is still at large - authorities urge anyone with information about the suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 Authorities in Nashville are seeking the public's assistance in …

About the Giveaway Nurses Week? Pfft, we’re doing Nurses Month — and we’re going all. out. 💥 From May 1st to May 31st, 2025, Nurse.org is turning up the appreciation for …

A major cyberattack has struck Ascension, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the United States, severely disrupting operations across multiple facilities. The incident, which appears to be a …

What was supposed to be a joyous occasion celebrating the achievements of Howard University's nursing graduates quickly descended into chaos on Thursday. The university's nursing program graduation ceremony in Washington …

Nurse practitioner, Sandra Miceli, faces a hefty fine of $55,000 for pediatric vaccine falsification following an investigation by the New York Department of Health. The investigation uncovered her involvement in …

What is Chipotle's Nurses Week Giveaway? If you are a nurse (or medical professional), you need to stop reading this right now and go enter to win a FREE Chipotle …

Hundreds of registered nurses from the California Nurses Association took to the streets in protest outside Kaiser Permanente's San Francisco hospital on April 22, 2024. Their many signs displayed messages …

The highly publicized criminal trial of former President Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments hit a snag this week, as a potential juror -- a nurse by profession -- …

Update 4/19/2024 Nurse Scott Amaral was critically assaulted and hospitalized by a psychiatric patient at Rhode Island Hospital and is now suing the hospital's security firm. George Bower, 37, attacked …

A nurse experienced the ultimate loss, both her mother and one-year-old daughter were killed in a motor vehicle accident in California. The nurse was working on the unit where her …

Kentucky has passed a groundbreaking new law that grants criminal immunity to healthcare providers for unintentional medical errors. House Bill 159, which received unanimous support from both the Kentucky House …

The discussion about allowing guns in some areas of Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette arose during the Gillette Hospital Board's recent meeting, according to Cowboy State Daily. Suggestions were …

A nurse and medical social worker were the victims of a double homicide inside the labor and delivery unit at Methodist Dallas Hospital in October 2022. This is just one …

While millions will marvel at the breathtaking phenomenon of the solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024, healthcare professionals and hospitals are taking precautions to ensure they …

🏒 Event Details: Colorado Avalanche Nurse Appreciation Night April 9, 2024, 7:30 PM MT Secure your tickets now and join us for an inspiring celebration of our healthcare champs, set …

Disclaimer: This article plus the included audio and video podcast episode contains a discussion on sexual assault, suicide, self-harm, pedophilia, and the elderly. Discretion is advised. Sexual assault is a …

This is a guest article by Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp The health and safety of the children with serious illnesses and families that attend Paul Newman’s …

That time of year has come; your friend or family member has sacrificed so much for this moment: nursing school graduation. And that’s not including what’s next for them: the …

In a pioneering development that could change diagnostic practices, Google has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of analyzing human sounds, such as coughs, to potentially detect diseases. Dubbed …

Are you struggling to implement self-care into your life? If self-love was equivalent to self-care, would it accurately depict how you feel about yourself? As the most trusted profession, nurses …

NVIDIA recently announced a partnership with healthcare startup Hippocratic AI to develop AI-powered “agents” intended to act as nurses and provide basic medical advice to patients. The voice-based “AI healthcare …

Healthcare’s future has arrived, and it is becoming increasingly linked with robotics. Robotics in healthcare is gaining popularity. According to a recent analysis by InsightAce Analytic, the worldwide robotic nurse …

>>Listen to The Mass Exodus of Nursing: Why Are Nurses Leaving The Profession? With Dr. Wali Khan, DNAP, CRNA I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - the …

The NICU at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska is where Drew and Taylor Deras met as NICU nurses and fell in love. Little did they know that years later, …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Nurse Assist, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of various saline (0.9% sodium chloride) and sterile water products on January 12th, …

House File 2391 would potentially cap pay for these temporary healthcare workers at 150% of the average salary for a nurse in the state, contingent upon the healthcare entity they …

A new bill in the Tennessee Senate aims to establish licensure for anesthesiologist assistants in an effort to address a shortage of anesthesia providers in the state. Senate Bill 0453 would …

A bill that would give Minnesota nurses the right to refuse patient care assignments they believe to be unsafe passed the House Health Finance and Policy Committee Thursday. House File …

Danielle Simonson, a 52-year-old nurse from Fort Ann, New York, was sentenced to 70 months in prison today for illegally distributing controlled substances outside of professional medical practice. According to …

Podcast Episode >>Listen to Nurses Aim to Decrease Gaps in Black Maternal Health with Cheyenne Starner and Sierra Woods [audioplayer_maternalhealth] This episode of the Nurse Converse Podcast with Midwife Cheyenne …

Three individuals involved in a massive conspiracy to defraud the military’s health insurance program TRICARE were sentenced this week in federal court, according to the Department of Justice. Daniel Castro …

Mount Sinai Health System has been ordered to pay over $2 million in penalties for persistently unsafe nurse staffing levels across three of its New York City hospitals. According to …

Democratic lawmakers in the Connecticut Senate highlighted the tragic loss of home healthcare workers during a recent announcement of legislative measures designed to enhance workplace safety. The proposals put forward …

Registered nurse Arslan Shono was frustrated with the increasing cost of rent, so he decided to take matters into his own hands. Shono currently lives in his 2014 Chevy Suburban …

Amanda Maynard-Murphy, a 33-year-old woman from Sandusky, Ohio, faces charges this week with 2 felony counts of identity theft and tampering with records after allegedly posing as a nurse and …

Three nurses in Lawrenceburg Kentucky are pursuing legal action against Heritage Hall nursing home after allegedly being terminated for reporting a fellow nurse to police who stole morphine meant for …

Critical care nurses care for extremely ill patients who are recovering from life-threatening conditions and serious illnesses. These patients require close monitoring and specialized care by highly trained ICU staff …

Danalee Pascua, a registered nurse at Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee, California, was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges in the 2019 death of 24-year-old inmate Elisa Serna. According to …

While most nurses and healthcare professionals of today are well-informed on the importance of proper hand hygiene, that hasn't always been the case. A recent article discussing a NICU baby …

Update 2/5/24 The Clayton County medical examiner has ruled the death of a baby decapitated during birth, a homicide, following an investigation. Limited details have been released regarding the tragic …

The debate over full practice authority for Nurse Practitioners (NP) continues on as some Doctors oppose autonomy. In December 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued “full practice authority” …

Guest Post By Maria Smilios, Author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis In early 1929, White nurses at Sea View Hospital in Staten …

Image source: sno911.org/nursenavigation/ A new initiative in Snohomish County, Washington is allowing nurses to help assess and direct 911 emergency calls without sending an ambulance. The ‘Nurse Navigation’ program, launched …

Event Recap Three nurses were chosen by an online vote to be recognized at the game. Jaziel Macías Nomination: Jaziel Macías is a three-time leukemia survivor turned pediatric nurse, dedicated …

In addition to caring for patients, nurses often take care of everyone else while neglecting themselves. This can lead to burnout. Burnout in nursing is so common that 81% of …

Steward Health Care, a private hospital system operating in Massachusetts and reportedly millions of dollars in debt, is attempting to sell four of its hospitals in the state as soon …

A group of about 600 nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu have entered the third day of a weeklong strike to demand higher wages, an end to mandatory overtime …

Massachusetts General Hospital recently experienced one of its most crowded days in its two centuries caring for Boston and its surrounding communities, announcing an “unprecedented capacity crisis" - the first …

On January 8, 2024, Joshua Bramblett, a lead emergency room nurse at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital, claiming he was …

The nurse practitioner profession has been ranked the number one career in three categories according to US News & World Report's “Best Jobs” rankings for 2025 - for the SECOND …

Event Recap On this special occasion, we celebrated nurses and other healthcare workers for their dedication as the Atlanta Hawks took on the Utah Jazz! View this post on Instagram …

Guest article by Kelsay Irby, BSN, RN “To My Abuser” Tristen Kate Smith, a 28-year-old nurse in Ohio, committed suicide on August 7 of this year. She left behind a …

Trigger warning: The following article discusses sexual assault and violence. Leah Helmbrecht BSN, RN (@offtheclocknurse) discusses her expertise as a forensic nursing examiner (FNE) and sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). …

Event Recap On this special occasion, we celebrated the dedication and resilience of our nurse champions as the Detroit Red Wings faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers! Meet the 2024 …

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, in this episode of the Nurse Converse Podcast, our host Leah Helmbrecht, BSN, RN, who works as a forensic nurse examiner and sexual assault …

(Photo credit Angela Foster/UTC) By Dr. Christine Benz Smith, chief health affairs officer and director of the School of Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga I was floored …

Update 1/8/2024 The family of retired congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has accused Baylor Scott & White Medical Center of negligence that led to her death earlier this month. Johnson, who …

Updated 1/8/2024 At the moment, Michigan might be best known for the extreme cold temperatures, snow, and ice it is facing, but to Danielle Jordan Bastein, an ER nurse at …

While nurses have been ranked as the most trusted profession for 21 consecutive years, a new Gallup poll aimed to look at patient satisfaction amongst healthcare providers, and, you guessed …

On Friday morning, Sgt. Kate Cole surprised her mother, Kris Cole, a Nurse at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sgt. Cole, a Combat Medical Specialist, had been voluntarily deployed to …

Maria Gatchalian, a former neonatal intensive care unit nurse, was awarded $41.49 million in damages by a jury for her lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente claiming wrongful termination. Maria was an …

This is a guest article by Gales® To lighten the cost burden of uniforms for nurses and healthcare professionals, Gales® has become the first ever footwear to be eligible for …

Two nurses and a medical resident were injured this morning after being slashed with a knife during a domestic dispute between visitors in the pediatric intensive care unit of Newark …

Andy Hoang, 23, recently began her first job as a nurse at a New Hampshire hospital, planning to specialize in cardiac care. However, during a training on how to respond …

The Arizona State Board of Nursing suspended Prescott nurse practitioner Phillip Schafer's license for improperly administering the sedative ketamine to patients who received aesthetic treatments. According to the board's order …

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) completed an investigation into the violent attack of a nurse at a South Bay detention facility in South Bay, …

A Virginia-based nurse practitioner, Daphne Jenkins, pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a multi-million dollar telemedicine fraud scheme that defrauded Medicare of $7.8 million over four years. …

By Shelby Zomcik, BSN, RN @shelbyz3 Trigger warning: this article discusses multiple forms of trauma including workplace violence, sexual assault, and mental health. Violence against nurses has been in the …

An Oahu grand jury indicted Tommy Kekoa Carvalho, 25, on charges of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Justin Bautista, a 29-year-old nurse at Hawaii State Hospital. Carvalho was …

According to predictions by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), nurse practitioners (NPs) are expected to be the fastest-growing occupation of all professions in the next decade. The number …

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on October 30th directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop guidelines and oversight for artificial intelligence systems used in …

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has created a dire humanitarian crisis, with an urgent need for medical volunteers and donations. According to Doctors Without Borders, the …

Event Recap The Arizona Coyotes, a beloved NHL team, made it their mission to honor the unwavering efforts of nurses in their local community through an unforgettable evening of hockey, …

Nurses have loved Clove sneakers since their 2019 debut. They’re cleanable, comfortable, and built specifically for healthcare. But the Clove team also noticed nurses looking for more cushion and support, …

Emily Callahan, an American nurse working with Doctors Without Borders, was recently evacuated from Gaza after violence escalated in the region. In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Callahan described …

Maggie Mbitu, a 31-year-old nurse from Massachusetts, was found dead in her vehicle at Boston's Logan International Airport on Wednesday night, according to the Police and Suffolk County Attorney's office. …

The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently announced its support for new federal legislation focused on implementing minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals across the country. Nursing Staffing Standards For Hospital …

>>Buy Tickets To The Knicks or Rangers Games This November, the Madison Square Garden will play host to an unforgettable event - Healthcare Appreciation Night. In the bustling heart of …

Event Recap - Miami Heat Nurse Appreciation Night 2023 During the game, 3 nurses were recognized on the court and celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the nursing community. They …

Image: New York Presbyterian In the heart of New York City, a dedicated NICU nurse at Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns is casting a spell of Halloween …

Jan Allison, a nurse from Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2023. The details surrounding her death have not yet been released. However, according to reports online, Jan …

In a significant development, the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) has lodged a formal complaint with the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, urging a thorough investigation into the escalating …

Cover image: PEOPLE The six oldest Lawrence sisters, ages 19-25, have experienced homelessness for a decade after losing their family home. As challenging as their upbringing was, they didn't allow …

Nurse.org launched our first annual "Top Nursing Schools- Student Choice Awards" contest, where your student and alumni votes determined the champions! Nursing students and alumni from around the country voted …

Trigger warning: the following article discusses suicide and suicidal thoughts. A nurse who died by suicide is making headlines for the letter she penned to her “abuser” — which she …

Jessica Struhar, a 26-year-old nursing assistant from Macomb County, Michigan, was charged last week with second-degree vulnerable adult abuse and falsifying medical records resulting in death. According to a statement …

Registered Nurse Megan Williams was celebrated as a hero on Thursday for saving the life of 27-year-old Washington National Guardsman Specialist Shaun Peterson. In a special ceremony, Williams was saluted …

Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers launched an unprecedented three-day strike across five states and Washington D.C. on Wednesday. The strike is considered the largest healthcare work stoppage …

Lakeshia Kennedy, 47, from New Orleans, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing bank cards and committing fraud while posing as a nurse at a local children's hospital. According to …

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Mary Elvira Hernandez, a 60-year-old woman from Temple, Texas, was indicted Wednesday by a Bell County grand jury for allegedly assaulting a nurse at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. According …

The City of Chicago has paid over $56 million to Favorite Healthcare Staffing to provide healthcare services for more than 13,000 migrants who have arrived in Chicago over the past …

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the passion for sports and a deep appreciation for healthcare professionals converge, an extraordinary event took center stage - the FIRST-ever Dodgers Nurse …

Update 9/25/2023 In a recent development, Police have confirmed that a nurse wanted in connection with the theft of 600 Dilaudid medication vials in Alamance County has voluntarily surrendered herself. …

MIAMI, FL - According to the Department of Justice website, a federal jury in Miami delivered a guilty verdict on September 20, 2023, against a Florida nurse practitioner, Elizabeth Hernandez, …

A critical shortage of laxatives is currently impacting hospitals, pharmacies, and patients across the United States. According to a report by the WSJ, the increased demand for laxatives is linked …

The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence incidents involve healthcare workers. What’s more, this number only tells of reported …

According to the Montgomery Lottery, a 58-year-old nurse from Montgomery County has won the lottery - for the second time, thanks to their lucky numbers! The nurse, who goes by …

What’s better than coffee if you’re a nurse or nursing student? FREE coffee, of course! Nurse.org is excited to invite all nurses and nursing students to join and share our …

Healthcare market research and consulting company PRC recently announced the results of its National Nursing Engagement Report. The report was based on survey findings from over 2,000 healthcare partners and …

Tami Manis, a 58-year-old public health nurse from Knoxville, Tennessee, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest female mullet according to Guinness World Records officials. Manis has …

Image: Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard Nurses care for others and spend much of their lives healing the sick and comforting patients and families. It’s a service profession and a way …

Not many people can say they are one of the top 100 injectors in the entire country, but Amy L. Birkenstamm (@amybirksrn), RN, CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist), owner and …

What does working as a nurse, breast milk, lab work, and traveling have in common? At first glance, probably nothing, but if you’re Carrie-Ellen Briere, RN, PhD, also known as …

Buffalo New York nurse Wendy Cooper refused the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and was terminated from her Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center job as a result of COVID vaccine mandates …

Image Arrests.org Sybil Garbow, a 72-year-old nurse in Minnesota with over 40 years of experience, was sentenced to 6 months in jail for assaulting a coworker and must pay $50,000 …

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2697 into law on Tuesday, August 11, 2023. Oregon recently became the first state in the nation to pass legislation mandating minimum nurse-to-patient …

Image: CTVNewsWindsor On May 12th, 2023, the Windsor Police Service and Windsor Regional Hospital, located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, developed a pilot program called the Nurse and Police Team (NPT). …

MedExpress Urgent Care, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, announced plans on August 11, 2023 to eliminate registered nurse positions at nearly 150 locations across the U.S. The surprise layoffs are …

Image: National Nurses United, Idaho Capital Sun The United States is making significant changes to address various healthcare issues, from staffing shortages to funding education, revising policies and regulations for …

In a groundbreaking move, the FDA has approved ZURZUVAE (zuranolone), a pill specifically designed to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in new mothers. This decision marks a significant step forward for …

About House Bill 4122 South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster recently signed into law House Bill 4122, which will allow schools in the state to stock the opioid overdose reversal drug …

The certified nursing assistant (CNA) exam is currently only offered in English throughout the United States, this poses a barrier to non-native speakers who wish to break into the profession. …

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced an investment of $100 million to grow the nursing workforce in the United States. The funding aims to train more registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified …

Comedian Greg Warren (@grockwarren), a comedian from St. Louis, has recently made some nurse practitioners and others in the healthcare community upset after a recent set mocked nurse practitioners (NPs) …

A recent report released by Accenture suggests that new technology could help solve the nursing shortage by delegating certain administrative tasks to artificial intelligence (AI). [email-capture] Addressing the nursing shortage …

Image: Elliana Tanenbaum and fellow nursing student Elliana Tenenbaum, 16, recently graduated from Arizona State University’s (ASU) accelerated nursing program as the youngest nursing student to ever graduate from the …

A historic wildfire is currently blazing across three islands in Maui, Hawaii, home to locals and wealthy celebrities alike. Currently, the death toll is 55 people who have lost their …

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses the importance of nursing certifications and how they contribute to better patient outcomes. She shares her personal …

Update 8/9/2023 Nearly two weeks after reportedly being kidnapped in Haiti, New Hampshire nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her child have been released, according to El Roi Haiti. “It is with …

Image: Karina Courtmanche and her horse Bella back in the 1990s Nurses are not only known for their expertise in the healthcare system. But they are also known for the …

Image: Nurse Hadley In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes hospice nurse and bestselling author Hadley Vlahos. Hadley shares her experiences and insights as …

Source: Facebook Nurses at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital have reached their breaking point. Reportedly tired of management’s failure to address crucial issues like understaffing, the nurses union took an …

Image: wkyc studios Valleywise Health registered nurse Leigh Ann Sondrup was on her way home from a shift at the hospital when she was forced to put her nursing skills …

A ground-breaking report out of North Carolina has found that the pay of only eleven hospital CEOs in the state is equivalent to what those same hospitals would pay to …

Image: Elle Ucci abc15 Elle Ucci, a labor and delivery nurse (L&D) from Banner Gateway in Gilbert, Arizona, is defying the odds. At 90 years old, she continues to help …

David White, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), filed a lawsuit against former employers Hartford Healthcare claiming a surgical machine exploded during an operation causing physical and emotional harm. On …

Image: Rozin and pawned jewelry Berline Rozin, 53, of West Palm Beach, Florida was arrested for pawning jewelry that was stolen from a patient at The Cabana at Jensen Dunes …

Image: National Student Leadership Conference on Nursing/Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School The nursing shortage has become a pressing concern, with 91% of nurses expressing that it …

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Image: Andrew Lacy, Prenuvo In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin sits down with Andrew Lacy, Founder and CEO of Prenuvo, a proactive, whole-body MRI …

Image: ClickonDetroit A Michigan nurse was struck and killed by a car while trying to help a nursing home patient who had walked out of the facility and laid down …

Pennsylvania nurses gained a long-awaited win last week when lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed legislation by a margin of 119-84 with 19 Republicans in support and two Democrats …

Image: Shaquita Bandy and her mother, Dr. Dorothy Miller Graduating from nursing school is an impressive accomplishment. One that both students and their families should be proud of. Dr. Dorothy …

TikTok has become a popular platform for nurses to share their experiences, offer advice, and connect with other healthcare professionals. With over 1 billion active users worldwide, TikTok is a …

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Image: Triblive / Twitter/@seiuhcpa More than 1,200 union nurses of Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) held a news conference on Wednesday, July 12th, in Commons Park North located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. …

Image: NBC News In a move that’s been long-awaited by some users and health advocates, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved the U.S.’s first over-the-counter oral birth control pill, …

Image: Lake & McHenry County Scanner An Illinois registered nurse has been accused of neglecting nursing home residents in her care by allegedly working while intoxicated. Angela S. Hutchison, 47, …

Carlee Russell, who had been missing since Thursday, has finally returned home safe. The Hoover 911 center received a call at 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, confirming that Carlee had returned …

Image: Kendra Green On Thursday, July 13th, Kendra Greene, 31, entered the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a local hospital and removed her newborn baby from the ventilator while …

Staff members at a Chicago nursing home allegedly refused to work after Aliya Healthcare failed to pay them on time. Ryze West, formerly known as Symphony West in Chicago’s Austin …

On July 6th, a new law came into effect that restricts nurses from working more than their regular scheduled hours. This new law does have some exceptions to it. These …

Image: TAPinto New Brunswick Update 8/11 Due to the inability of the United Steelworkers Local 4-200 nurses’ union and hospital administration to come to an agreement on terms, a strike …

Image: azag.gov Pamela O'Guinn, 58, posed as a nurse practitioner and practiced medicine without a license, according to the Arizona Attorney General. O’Guinn was sentenced to five years in state …

Image: Alice Larson at her retirement party After nearly 60 years as a nurse, Employee Health Nurse Alice Larson, of Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) officially retired. While her story …

We had so much fun at Nurse Appreciation Night 2023! This was Nurse.org’s FIRST year presenting the pregame ceremony and it turned out amazing!! Read on for the re-cap video …

Image: Barbara McWhinney a Registered Nurse from Virginia After 55 years as a nurse, Barbara McWhinney, 81, is retiring. From Winchester, Virginia, McWhinney decided to become a nurse at the …

Image: Keith C. Schweikle of Illinois A patient at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois has been charged after a nurse saw a handgun in his pants. Keith C. …

A nurse practitioner’s license has been suspended pending an investigation regarding accusations of sexual misconduct. Raymond Dillon III, a nurse practitioner at an unidentified urgent care in Rhode Island, has …

If you’re a floor nurse, chances are you’re familiar with the routine of either changing out of your hospital shoes before you leave from your shift or before you walk …

Source: Youtube The Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 523 last week. This unusual legislation paves the way for community colleges to confer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. It …

As the ongoing nursing shortage continues, one Massachusetts hospital is seeing its nursing program shut down. Labouré College of Healthcare, a private college in Milton will have to close the …

Image: Lydia Kate Brock Lydia Kate Brock, 28, was arrested on charges of impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients at Erlanger Hospital in Tennessee. The incident …

The State Department recently announced that it would not be accepting any more EB-3 visa applications for foreign nurses this year due to an administrative backlog. This has left thousands …

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of nurse.org I am Stephen Day, CEO …

(Photo via Fox13) A travel nurse accused of fatally shooting her travel nurse boyfriend earlier this month in Everett, Washington is still at large. 29-year-old Shawntea Grimes Hamilton is facing …

Bill S. of Carbondale won $3.8 million on the Colorado Lotto+ jackpot. (Colorado Lottery) It’s safe to say that we all dream of hitting the lottery. The long days at …

Image: Jake, Brittany, and Evan Fields Performing CPR on a patient can be scary for even the most seasoned of nurses. Performing CPR on your husband - that’s petrifying. Unfortunately, …

Josilyn Ruiz (left) and Brandy Escamilla (right). Photo via KTLA. The Gorge Amphitheatre photos via Fox13. A Southern California couple, both registered nurses, were shot and killed while attending an …

The American Nurses Association (ANA) continues to support the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (H.R. 2713), which will remove administrative, practice, and other barriers currently faced by …

Source: CBS News Philadelphia Family Nurse Practitioner Tarik Khan, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC, was elected to the Pennsylvania legislature in November 2022. He is notably the state’s first Pakistani-American congressman. Yet …

A new rule drafted by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) would require hospitals to assign at least one nurse for every two patients in critical care …

Alex Kim (@nurse.alexrn), a pediatric travel nurse, recently posted a viral TikTok video where he recalls an incident in which he was reprimanded by his boss for telling a coworker …

Image: Mary Ann West with Kelsey Poll Labor and delivery nurses deliver countless babies during their careers. Sometimes it’s hard to remember all of them. But each story is unique …

Image: Oregon Nurses on Strike The city of Portland, Oregon is in the midst of a historic nursing strike, the first the city has seen in 22 years. Beginning on …

Image: D’Brickshaw Ferguson New York Jets fans who need healthcare in the future may just get the surprise of a lifetime when they run into the newest nurse in town: …

“Working conditions have been very unsafe for some time now,” one nurse told us. After holding a strike authorization vote at the end of May, nurses at McLaren Lapeer Region …

McDonald’s is the latest company to honor nurses. In the second annual McDonald's Nurse Excellence Awards, ten nurses have the opportunity to receive a $200 gift card on behalf of …

On Monday, June 12th a nurse at Heywood Hospital in Massachusetts was cut in the neck by a patient. She was transported to UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. [email-capture] About …

A local businessman donated $1 million from his estate to Maine Medical Center's burn unit. The caveat? The burn unit would be named after Isla Estabrook, the nurse he credited …

Image: Litonya Bennett Oncology nurses at Ascension Providence Hospital in Detroit are being praised after performing CPR for over 48 minutes on a worker who passed out during a shift …

Image: Deanna and Ken Niedziela Deanne Niedziela, executive director of nursing at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, was enjoying a much-needed Costa Rican vacation with her husband Ken when …

Source: Allina Health Facebook Allina Health System in Minneapolis is reportedly denying care to patients who have medical debt according to the New York Times investigation. [email-capture] A controversial article …

Image: Emily Raines and Daniel Shifflett On May 1st, 2023, RNs Emily Raines, 31, and Daniel Shifflett, 28, jumped into action to save a man's life on a flight from …

Image: Adriana Dragoi Most nurses spend their days off catching up on TV, laundry, or house chores, while others might hang out with friends and check out local restaurants but …

Image: Rashon Jefferson and U.S. Army Captain Brittany Hill Rashon Jefferson, an urgent care nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, jumped into action when a fellow passenger fell unconscious during …

Image: KVUE Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas have voted to authorize a strike. A landslide majority vote of 98% was made in favor as the union …

Image: Rochelle Perry; photo via WISHTV An Indiana woman has been charged with fraud and identity theft after she used a stolen nursing license number to work as an LPN …

Image: SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West Union Nurses in California are receiving bonus checks. The one-time Healthcare Worker Retention Payment (HWRP) disbursements are a gesture from the state and Governor Newsom …

Image: Bradley Inniss Bradley Inniss, a 37-year-old psychiatric travel nurse from Barbados, was recently shot while at a friend’s apartment over a dispute regarding a parking spot. According to reports, …

Images via Kathryn Dickson Kathryn Dickson’s road to becoming a nurse began as all great stories do: with a Fisher Price pretend doctor’s kit in kindergarten. [email-capture] Dickson, now an …

*Key takeaways updated 6/1/2023 Update 11/08/2018 In 2017 the story of Utah Nurse Alex Wubbels, the RN at Utah State University Hospital who correctly refused to allow a police officer …

Image: WPXI-TV A registered nurse in Pennsylvania has been charged with killing two patients and harming a third after purposefully administering lethal doses of insulin. [email-capture] Heather Pressdee, 40, was …

New York-based Mt. Sinai Hospital owes staff nurses $127,000 after arbitrators determined the hospital system has consistently understaffed the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This all stems from the historic …

This initiative is groundbreaking as NILs are generally reserved for elite college athletes. Saucony and Galen College of Nursing announced the launch of the NIL Student Nurse Initiative, the first-ever …

Bethany Simmons-Little, a school nurse from Southwest Miami-Dade, Florida was awarded the American Red Cross after saving a teacher after a heart attack. Simmons-Little performed CPR on the teacher until …

Image: Alyssa Shannon Nurses around the country are doing some really amazing things. UC Davis Health Advanced Practice Nurse Alyssa Shannon is doing something extraordinary. Shannon was recently selected to …

Weird fact: did you know that nurses are the only healthcare professionals that are not allowed to bill for their services? That’s right—as healthcare professionals providing professional healthcare services, nurses …

Swifties nationwide are flocking to sold-out concerts to experience the epic “Eras Tour”. But not all fans are lucky to score the elusive tickets. To honor Taylor Swift, NICU nurses …

National Nurses Week takes place every year from May 6th to 12th. It is often a week filled with mixed feelings for nurses, especially as nurses face unprecedented levels of …

Source: NBC News Imagine receiving a $10,000 bill for your employer’s hospital orientation. Unfortunately, several nurses have faced this reality after resigning from their inpatient jobs due to poor working …

Image: Patrice Wilson Patrice Wilson, 29, a Registered Nurse at Detroit Medical Center and mother to her 7-year-old son was murdered on Mother's Day, leaving her family, friends, and colleagues …

Image: Fox8 Live Ochsner Health, a healthcare system that operates 47 hospitals across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, is receiving criticism after abruptly laying off 770 employees, or approximately 2% of …

This Nurse Appreciation Week, on May 8th, a very special episode of the popular game show “Let’s Make a Deal” hosted by Wayne Brady featured a contestant panel made up …

Tina LaTorella, a Registered Nurse (RN) at Winchester Hospital in Winchester, Massachusettes, is being hailed a hero after jumping into action to save a family caught in a house fire. …

Image: Five of the six nurses on the cruise in the Caribbean Source: Fox 9 news Six Minnesota nurses are being hailed as heroes after saving a woman’s life on …

UPDATE After an eight-hour city-wide manhunt, the shooter, Deion Duwane Patterson, has been caught. He was arrested late Wednesday evening according to Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. A US …

Just in time for Nurses’ Week, we’re excited to announce that the Nurse.org Marketplace, powered by Adni, is here! Now, you can shop for all of your nursing gear and …

The Nurses Month Contest is now closed. Winners will be notified momentarily. About the contest Nurses Day is May 12th...but, you deserve more than one day of celebration. So, Nurse.org …

Nurses don’t become nurses for the recognition. More often than not, it's a thankless job, but it can be more fulfilling than any other career. The hug of a patient’s …

In today's rapidly diversifying world, providing culturally competent care to patients is a crucial aspect of delivering effective healthcare services. Cultural competence requires healthcare providers to understand and respect the …

The world of nursing is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling professions that require exceptional skills, knowledge, and dedication. Nurse Alice loves to feature the unsung heroes of nursing …

Image: Lt. Holly Sapien, Navy Nurse Corps reviewing monitor functions in PACU The Navy Nurse Corps is a critical component of the United States Navy's medical team, providing nursing care …

Image: Lauren Herlihy and Larry Koch Lauren Herlihy, DNP, APRN, CPNP, is used to helping patients on a daily basis as a nurse practitioner in North Carolina. As a Pediatric …

Image: Patty Hung Patty Hung, a 77-year-old registered nurse from the bay area, has accomplished a remarkable feat - completing the Boston Marathon for the 37th year in a row! …

Source: @Google on Twitter Google has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve healthcare efficiency. The company has announced a suite of products designed to streamline current prior authorization …

Image: Diana Ellsworth After becoming a nurse at 52, Diana Ellsworth accepted a position at Dignity Health – Community Hospital San Bernardino (CHSB) on the telemetry unit but it was …

A nurse staffing bill in Minnesota cleared one major hurdle and may soon be headed to the Governor's desk. The MN Senate approved the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act …

Disclaimer: This article includes a video that some viewers may find disturbing. A Florida nursing home employee has been arrested after she allegedly shot her coworker in the parking lot …

(via News and Tribune) An Indiana nurse charged with practicing medicine without a license for removing a COVID-19 patient’s oxygen mask hours before his death has pleaded guilty. 54-year-old Connie …

Michelle Fisher, a Black Nurse Practitioner at a Planned Parenthood in Camden County, New Jersey claims that she underwent racially-motivated aggressions and mistreatment at work at the hands of two …

Rachel Zucker-Wong, a Diabetes Registered Nurse Specialist from San Francisco, CA, is a nurse on a mission. Not only is she a second-career nurse—she left an unsatisfying career in communications …

Image Source: Micaela Johnson Nurses in order from L to R: NoraKate O'Brien, Olivia Smith, Laura Hoover, Pat & Micaela Johnson, Amanda Haimaidi, Liz Campbell, Amanda Berger Micaela Johnson was …

Image: Virginia Davis interview with local NBC News Channel 10 Imagine working your job as a school nurse when a disaster strikes and you hear the distress call that a …

Briana M. Veurink, a 31-year-old woman from Algonquin, Illinois, has been found guilty of two counts of aggravated battery after kicking a pregnant nurse in the stomach while being treated …

Source: KRIS 6 News According to a mind-boggling news station investigation, nurses in a Corpus Christi, Texas ICU stopped an imposter who had fraudulently gained hospital access. Then-17-year-old Zachry Brent …

Source: Facebook/Mississippi Department of Corrections Some inmates currently under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) are getting a chance at a new future in healthcare. As local …

Memminger Elementary School nurses Diana Cox and Cynthia O’Brien of Charleston County, South Carolina have set up a Donor’s Choice project asking for monetary support to help purchase toys that …

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Alexander A. Istomin, 57, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison on April 5th, 2023. After being accused of defrauding commercial health insurers and Medicare of …

Image: Katrina Mullen, Shariya Small and her triplets Nurses make a difference in their patients' lives. Registered Nurse Katrina Mullen, 45, on the other hand, was the literal guardian angel …

Source: WYSR-TV A video that appears to show a healthcare worker on the job fast asleep on her feet has gone viral on social media, leading to at least one …

The New York state assembly passed legislation that would allow simulation lab time to account for up to 30% of their clinical training. The bill, designed to address the ongoing …

Source: Governor DeSantis’s Facebook Florida recently made headlines when the Justice Department charged 25 defendants with involvement in the fake nursing diploma scam. But now, the state is getting positive …

Image source: The Courier Herald School Nurse and Teacher Save Student Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest Lissa Strecker, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from Buckley, Washington, was presented the Life …

Nancy Waller, 67, was head nurse at an assisted living facility in New Boston when she was accused of breaking two fingers of a patient in residence. The alleged incident …

A New York hospital was sent into lockdown after an armed assailant in the hospital barricaded himself into a single room on the third floor, along with his 97-year-old mother, …

Image: Keyarah Mendoza Keyarah Mendoza, a 21-year-old college student from Boston, was in a horrific car accident in January. After driving home from work in Lawrence, her car was hit …

Image: Lorena Schulte (left) and Robert McFarland Lorena Schulte, a registered nurse at Anamosa State Penitentiary in Anamosa, Iowa, was killed by two inmates during an escape attempt two years …

Interested in politics but don’t know where to start? Ready to jumpstart your career away from the bedside and make a difference? Healing Politics has teamed up with the Polis: …

Source: U.S. Department of Labor/Facebook In a story eerily reminiscent of nurses’ claims that hospital contracts are leaving them with $2,000+ bills if they quit early, a new lawsuit has …

In July 2022, Marjorie Nichole (Nikki) Cappello a former Huntsville, Alabama nurse was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband. Her second appeal, this past week, …

For many of us, running even one marathon would be a major accomplishment, but for participants in the World Marathon Challenge, one marathon is nothing. In fact, even two or …

On Monday, a patient attacked a nurse at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee with a metal object. Issah Abdallah, 49, was in the emergency room under observation when …

In a major stride for Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Utah just became the 27th state in the country to pass legislation allowing NPs to work as fully independent primary care practitioners. …

Dr. Brent Harris, a family medicine physician in Carroll County, Georgia, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for illegally accessing medical records. Dr. Harris, a well-known local doctor, owns multiple …

The Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program provides an exciting opportunity for nurses to be part of an initiative that will impact patient care. Nurse leaders can become fellows …

Source: Facebook In Las Vegas, Nevada, a former healthcare staffing executive has been indicted for allegedly conspiring to “fix” nurses’ pay. [email-capture] According to a press release from the Department …

Skilled nursing facilities have been desperately seeking nurses. Retention at nursing home facilities is some of the lowest in the profession and it has proved difficult to adequately staff them …

CommonSpirit Health, the second-largest nonprofit hospital system in the U.S., is being sued in a class action lawsuit by members of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA). Mercy Medical Center in …

Another California hospital has received a 10-day strike notice from its employed RNs over a host of issues that the nurses say are unacceptable, including unsafe staffing levels, a lack …

An expose published by NBC News reveals a troubling trend that appears to be occurring more in the world of hospitals and RNs: some hospitals are now forcing new entry-level …

Mark Your Calendars for a fun and unique nursing event! The American Nurses Association(ANA)\California is hosting its second Nurses in Media Day on March 15th from 10:00 - 1:30 PST …

You may have heard about the Kelly Fam, known as @the.kelly.fam on many different social platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, who recently went viral for sharing a controversial “hack” to …

Source: Twitter Nurses from Joliet, Illinois, are taking their employer to court. On February 22, 2023, current and former workers in the Chicago suburb brought a federal class action lawsuit …

By GradFin | Guest Article As we await the ruling by the Supreme Court on the legality of the Biden Forgiveness plan, which could help nurses wipe out up to …

Source: Facebook The Florida State Legislature convened for the 2023 Regular Legislative Session on March 7, 2023. Lawmakers are considering two bills that would affect those who have earned a …

Source: Instagram/@wanderlex Hinkley uses pronouns she/they. Alexis Hinkley RN, BSN, known as @wanderlex on Instagram and @travelingnurse on TikTok, is a well-known figure for their content about her life as …

If you’ve ever wondered where we are with the pandemic now, you may need to look no further than California announcing it will end mask mandates and COVID vaccine requirements …

Image: Dr. Shelley Hawkins Peoria County Jail The top nursing administrator at Bradley University in Illinois is in hot water after being arrested on multiple counts of theft. Dr. Shelley …

(photo via AANP) Several bills have recently been introduced on a state and federal level that would expand the authority of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and other Advanced Practice Registered Nurses …

Trigger warning: this post contains descriptions and video imagery of physical abuse involving a newborn infant. A father whose two-day-old newborn son, Nikko, was in a NICU unit at a …

Bobbie Gail Blair of Shelbyville, Tennessee (TN), has been arrested and charged with 2 counts of identity theft and 10 counts of impersonating a medical professional. She has been released …

Following a State of the Union address in which President Biden vowed to tackle the prohibitively high costs of medications in the U.S.—especially insulin—drugmaker Eli Lilly announced on March 1st …

Becoming a long-time TV medical contributor as a nurse wasn’t easy. I've worked in radio, local news, and national news. I currently host the award-winning Ask Nurse Alice podcast. Over …

Registered nurses at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently received approximately a 10% pay increase. Not only was this a win for the roughly 1,500 hospital-based registered nurses and …

(Photo via NBC News 10 Knoxville) On February 5th, 60-year-old Lisa Edwards was arrested on trespassing charges at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee when she refused to …

The Metro Jail nurse was assessing Brewer when she said, “Ms. Brewer tapped me on my left buttock twice in a slapping motion and commented, ‘Oh, your booty is popping!’” …

Pearl Nelson, a nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, has made national headlines thanks to President Joe Biden. President Biden was delivering a speech on Tuesday about healthcare …

>> Sign up for a free NURSING.com account and you’ll automatically be entered to win a 2-year membership! NextGen NCLEX (NGN) goes into effect on April 1, 2023. The changes …

Comedian Kevin Hart, a native of the City of Brotherly Love, continues to give back to his community. In January 2022, Hart, along with Rapper Meek Mill and Philadelphia 76ers …

9 CRNAs Pregnant At The Same Time at Cone Health Cone Health, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, has celebrated a special event — nine certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) were …

Lisa Comrie, 54, a nurse for over 25 years and risk management regional director, filed a lawsuit against OSF HealthCare for retaliation after being terminated. According to her attorney, David …

Image: Fawn Hughes Fawn Hughes, a Chesterfield, Virginia nurse won $148,560 from a Cash 5 with EZ Match played at a Food Lion. The ticket she purchased matched all five …

Image: USS Lenah S. Higbee The USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), the future guided-missile destroyer for the United States Navy was recently delivered from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls …

(photo via NBC Connecticut) Stone Academy, an LPN program provider in Connecticut, announced it would be closing all three of its campuses effective Thursday, February 16. Approximately 800 students attended …

The investigation into the fraudulent nursing diploma scheme based in Florida, dubbed Operation Nightingale, continues to unfold. The Texas Board of Nursing has publicly released the names of 23 individuals …

On Thursday, February 16th, the Washington Department of Health releases the names of ten registered nurses (RNs) that have failed to provide adequate qualifications for licensure. In addition, denied the …

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Nomad Health, a digital marketplace for travel nursing and healthcare staffing, recently announced that it laid off 17% of its corporate workforce. CEO and Co-founder Alex Nazem confirmed that the …

Illinois hospital St. Margaret’s Peru closed suddenly and reportedly temporarily over the weekend after giving its employees barely a week’s notice that they would be out of work. The hospital …

Image: Brockton Hospital During shift change on February 7th, an electrical transformer fire broke out at Brockton Hospital in Massachusetts. The 10-alarm fire forced the facility to be completely evacuated …

Rhaeann Shepler, a school nurse at the Penn-Trafford School District in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, was honored for saving the life of a pregnant co-worker and her unborn child. Shepler used …

(photo via NBC News) On Friday, Today aired a segment called On The Money focusing on job search tips. Stephanie Ruhle, NBC’s Senior Business Analyst, led the conversation as she …

It’s no secret to say that healthcare in the U.S. over the past several years has been…a challenge. From historic strikes to nurses being left with overwhelming and unsafe ratios …

Every two seconds, someone in the US receives a life-saving blood transfusion. Yet, the blood supply is at its lowest in decades. The American Red Cross declared the nation’s first-ever …

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The Joint Commission recently announced it will be reducing standards for its accreditation. These changes are being made to meet standards similar to other entities. Starting January 1, 2023, 14% …

A bill that would permit non-certified nursing assistants to work in nursing homes has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives. This bill would allow individuals to work for longer …

Mount Sinai Hospital is currently investigating the death of a 4-month-old baby that occurred during the nurses’ strike in New York. According to reports, the infant died in the neonatal …

Four nursing students from HCI College in Florida filed a federal court lawsuit against the school on December 2nd, 2022. The students claim the school conducted a "malicious scheme" intended …

We want to take a moment to remember and celebrate Ernestine "Tina" Berry Carter, otherwise known as Grandma Tina. She was the grandmother of famous R&B artist Usher, who passed …

Philadelphia is home to many things. The Cheesesteak. The Rocky Statue. Boathouse Row. And the annual Mummers Day Parade on New Year’s Day. Philadelphia is also home to the Philadelphia …

Like many great business ideas, the spark for healthcare footwear company Üni started back in 2021 when friends Alex Pastorkovich, now 28, and Loftin Dortch, now 32, were chatting on …

The ongoing nursing shortage. Old news. Lawmakers promising to make a difference. Older news. But unfortunately, neither is going away anytime soon. A few days before the New Year, Delaware …

Updated 1/31/2023 Georgia recently announced that 22 nurses are under investigation after news of the fake nursing diplomas broke. The Georgia Board of Nursing sent letters to the individuals asking …

Update 1/27/2023 The Delaware Board of Nursing announced the annulment of 26 nurse licenses connected to the fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida. Original article 1/26/2023 On Wednesday, it was …

National Nurses United (NNU) members will hold a National Day of Action for safe staffing on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at multiple locations across the country. According to the NNU, …

On Saturday, January 21st, Ellen Gilland, 76, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, allegedly shot and killed her terminally ill husband, Jerry Gilland, in his hospital bed on the 11th floor …

This event has ended. Check back for updates! Grab a group of your nurse besties and meet up at the Golden State Warriors Nurse Appreciation Night on February 6, 2023, …

Image Sources: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs For only the second time in history, a Registered Nurse has been awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross by the Air National Guard. She …

Julie DeVuono, a 49-year-old pediatric Nurse Practitioner in New York City, was arrested in January 2022 on charges of second-degree forgery and offering a false instrument for filing. She is …

Image Source: Dartmouth Health When you're considering where you want to work as a nurse, safety should definitely be a consideration. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a great resource …

The effects of the nursing shortage aren’t just affecting those in the hospitals. In fact, it goes far beyond that. Patients, especially pediatric patients, that require specialized home care are …

The Living Legend Award represents the American Academy of Nursing’s highest honor. It is awarded to remarkable visionaries who leverage innovation, science, and leadership to advance nursing. The 2022 Living …

The latest issue of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety published findings from a recent study designed to improve professionalism in nursing. The Co-Worker Observation System (CORS), …

The trial for the murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman is scheduled to begin in two weeks and attorneys are working to finalize important details about the case. (photo via …

Image source: YouTube Disclaimer: This article includes a video that some viewers may find disturbing. Two EMS workers from Sangamon County in Illinois are facing first-degree murder charges after authorities …

Updated 1/12/2023 According to the New York Nurses Association, the NYC nurse strike has ended. After picketing for three days, NYC nurses striking at Mount Sinai Health, Montefiore Health System, …

Police have arrested a man who allegedly threatened to shoot up Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident occurred on the afternoon of January 4th, when officers responded to …

Updated 1/11/2023 The American Association of Nurse Practitioners provided additional information regarding this white paper. Statement From The American Association of Nurse Practitioners The American Association of Nurse Practitioners President, …

Last week, as the nursing strike in New York loomed, hospitals began transferring high-risk patients out of the hospital. Two hospitals averted a strike, however, two others did not - …

Kathleen Newton, a former correctional nurse at Jefferson City Correctional Center—a maximum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri that houses up to 1996 inmates and is run by the state—has …

Two nurses who worked in the pediatric unit of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee have been fired after posting a TikTok detailing an incident with a pediatric patient …

Just two days before New Year’s Eve, J'Bria Michelle Bowens, 23, a Louisiana State University (LSU) nursing student was shot and killed outside a nightclub in San Pedro, Belize while …

As nurses, we always try to make our patients smile through the difficult times they are facing. One emergency room (ER) nurse has gone above and beyond since the pandemic. …

Image: Courtney Parry On December 16th, an air ambulance crashed into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii in what is described as a horrific medical air accident. According to …

Image: Christopher Lambros Disclaimer: This article contains graphic descriptions regarding patients and the accused. Colorado intensive care unit (ICU) nurse, Christopher Peter Lambros, 61, has been arrested and charged with …

A record-setting blizzard hit Buffalo, New York, over the Christmas weekend. Some areas saw 50 inches of snow. Many residents have died due to severe weather conditions. At the time …

Image: Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses United Nurses at Maine Medical Center in Portland were greeted with less than holiday cheer after the hospital announced that union nurses were stripped …

A comprehensive emergency psychiatric program (CPEP) at ECMC Hospital in Buffalo, New York reportedly has been forcing nurses to work with a patient-nurse ratio of 1:53. And after news of …

Berra Sen, 60, a Wake County pediatric nurse, is going to have a very Merry Christmas after winning $100,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Sen, of Holly Hills, North Carolina …

U.S. Army veteran and Nurse Practitioner, Stephanie Carter is suing U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis Richard McDonough, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Carter claims the decision to offer …

In a world where nursing and other healthcare worker shortages are the new norms, it might sound unbelievable that any healthcare system would have ever focused on cutting down their …

Catherine Shannon Dunton, 54, a former Martin County, Florida nurse has been officially indicted by a federal grand jury for tampering with vials of fentanyl. According to the indictment, Dunton …

Lately, nursing news seems to have a tone that’s fairly negative, sad, and downright stressful. With multiple stories of violence against nurses, nurses being criminally charged for various acts, an …

Nevada has seen a recent spike in the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as flu, COVID, and other respiratory illnesses. This is leading to an influx in the hospitalization …

Nebraska registered nurse, Scott Shoff, has lost his nursing license according to the State of Nebraska for “being belligerent and disrespectful with colleagues and overly aggressive with patients.” According to …

Image Source: Time For the first time in 106 years, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England has decided to strike after a historic vote of more than 300,000 …

Image Source: Miramar Police Department/Facebook / WPLG Local 10 YouTube / WSVN Trigger warning: sexual assault and graphic depictions of murder. Thanks to advances in DNA technology, a Florida man …

Image Source: Minnesota Nurses Association/Instagram / MPR News With the threat of a strike that would have involved 15,000 nurses, over 12 hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports …

In the world of TikTok, a new trend of describing “icks” has taken over and a group of what appeared to be nurses from Emory University got involved by posting …

Home births surged to their highest rate in over 30 years in 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found in a recently-released report. There were over 50,000 …

Image Source: CNN / Fox5 Las Vegas You may have heard about the shortages in the U.S. affecting everything from children’s Tylenol to diabetic medications, but nurses are now shedding …

Image: Newspaper front page after deadly fire / New Gravestone In recent months there have been countless acts of violence against nurses and in hospitals around the country. Patients bringing …

In August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. On Monday, the WHO renamed “monkeypox” as “mpox” after there were concerns that the original …

Image: Alyssa Morris and Heather Gowan / Magnolia Manor Alyssa Paige Morris, 22, of Cowpens, and Heather Star Gowan, 44, of Gaffney in South Carolina were recently arrested and charged …

Image source: St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, La./Facebook At St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana, a patient was arrested after urinating on emergency room nurses while receiving care. On …

Image source: Kassondra Josey/Facebook Kassondra Josey may have thought she had seen it all after graduating nursing school in 2020 right before the pandemic hit, but she soon learned that …

Douglas Brant, 56, a homecare nurse in Spokane, Washington, was shot and killed by his patient’s grandson, Mitchell Chandler, during a homecare visit. Brant was visiting the home that his …

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt has been asked to investigate Providence healthcare system after several nurses claim “wage theft”. The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) has partnered with the DA …

Image Source: Hurley Medical Center Facebook For many people, the holidays can be a hard time, which is why those small instances of hope that demonstrate that life can keep …

Just days after a former patient opened fire in the stairwell at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN - there is another reported incident involving drugs and firearms …

Katherine Scafide, PhD, RN, a forensic nurse, scientist, and associate professor at George Mason University’s College of Public Health and School of Nursing has pioneered the use of technology using …

So much has evolved in nursing since the days of Florence Nightingale – everything from nursing education, NCLEX, health professional roles, scope of practice, patient acuity, the environment in which …

Updated on 11/30/22 to include a statement from EvergreenHealth Original article published on 11/28/22 On June 21, 2022, the Board of Commissioners at EvergreenHealth Kirkland voted by a narrow margin, …

Updated on 11/28/2022 to include a statement from HCA. Original article published on 11/22/2022 The federal government may launch an investigation into HCA, the largest for-profit healthcare company in the …

On Saturday evening a man was taken into custody by Nashville police after he allegedly opened fire inside Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. According to reports by WKRN.com, a man …

A California Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) has been fined $19,750 for referring to herself as doctor within her clinical practice, online, and on social …

Seattle University is being sued by four nursing students for allegedly offering a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree they were not accredited to offer. Three of the four …

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has recently endorsed a free training program created by the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at improving mental health. The online course has six …

Nurse.org is kicking off Giving Tuesday early this year - rallying nurses and nursing students to show support for the Florida Nurses Association’s Nurses in Need Fund and Hurricane Relief …

The CDC reports seeing the highest influenza hospitalization rates going back a decade. In a sight eerily reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic, hospitals are once again setting …

It’s no secret that the nursing industry has undergone some challenges in the past couple of years. (Understatement of the century, perhaps?) Nurse.org’s State of Nursing Survey from 2021 revealed …

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is under fire after a patient died in the ER waiting room earlier this month. Unfortunately, like most major healthcare systems throughout the country, Providence …

Nurse.org strives to amplify issues that matter most to nurses. If there's an issue, event, person, or story that you think needs media attention or should be shared with the …

Update: The California Nurses Association (CNA) reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente. As a result the planned two-day strike by more than 21,000 registered nurses and nurse practitioners in …

This article was updated on 11/16/22 at 5:30 pm to include additional information provided by St. Michael Medical Center regarding the accreditation status and collaborative emergency response. 11/15/22 St. Michael …

By: Kathleen Gaines BSN, RN, BA, CBC Constant beeping - medication pumps, monitors, beds, ventilators, vital sign machines, and feeding pumps – are alarms that are all too familiar to …

Are Nurses on Their Feet All Day? In many cases, yes. One of the most common nurse health complaints is foot pain. Especially for some nurses who work on their …

“When I see that video, I don’t see Nicole driving…I see her mental illness driving,” her sister wrote. On August 4, 2022, Nicole Linton, 37, a travel nurse from Houston …

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) emerges each fall, causing cold and flu symptoms. Although healthcare workers are most familiar with this illness in children and the elderly, it can affect …

A video of a White nurse practitioner, Theresa Smigo, at the Philly Pregnancy Center in Norristown, Pennsylvania accusing a Black pregnant woman, Jillian, of fraud and abuse of the system …

TakeOff, of Atlanta rap trio Migos, was shot and killed in downtown Houston on Tuesday outside of 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley. An infusion nurse, whose identity has remained confidential, …

As violence continues to escalate against healthcare workers, another attack has taken place in Dallas, Texas. On Monday, October 31st, a man entered the emergency room (ER) at Baylor Scott …

It’s that time of year again—when hospitals across the country get in the Halloween holiday spirit by dressing up some of the cutest patients around: babies in the NICU! Many …

In a rather confusing turn of events, Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds publicly criticized loan forgiveness for workers who choose not to get a college education—including truck drivers, machinists, and in …

As flu season closes in, The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) did a 2022 survey to gather information about the general public’s beliefs about respiratory diseases and vaccinations—including both …

If enacted, a new bill would broaden the authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to provide care to millions of Americans. HR 8812, referred to as the ICAN Act, …

Johnathan Howard HayesImage: Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office On October 25th, Registered Nurse Johnathan Howard Hayes, 47, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and …

On Friday, three ER nurses were escorted out of Ascension Saint Joseph's Medical Center of Joliet and suspended after voicing concerns regarding staffing. Ascension Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located …

Unfortunately, violence in healthcare is becoming all too frequent in the United States. Now, another tragedy has shocked the healthcare industry. Just after 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, a …

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) announced that the over 1,800 nurses it represents at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) in Oakland and Berkeley, CA will strike for …

On Tuesday afternoon, June Onkundi, a wife, mother, and psychiatric nurse practitioner was stabbed to death by one of her patients, James Gomes, while at work. Durham Police responded to …

On June 24, 2022, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Now, individual states have the right to control abortion. Since this ruling, abortion has become …

We've all been there. Your throat feels like you swallowed a bag of razor blades, your head feels like someone's squeezing the back of your eyeballs, and you're so weak …

Featured Image: Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals/Facebook Following a large Minnesota nurses’ strike, another nurses union has authorized a strike, this time in Philadelphia. The potential strike …

On October 14th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 6,500 nurses employed by the state would see a pay increase. According to governor.ny.gov, New York State upgraded …

On Saturday, the charge nurse from the Emergency Room at St. Michael Medical Center in Washington called dispatchers at Kitsap 911 through an official backline. St. Michael’s is experiencing a …

Due to the quick thinking and swift actions of the nursing staff and respiratory therapists at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Texas, several newborns are safe and home with their …

Stratford University in Alexandria, VA, announced its sudden closure of three campuses this week. This announcement has left over 300 nursing students wondering what they will do next. According to …

Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwestern coast of Florida Wednesday, September 28, 2022, as a category 4 hurricane. The aftermath of destruction is one for the record books! Nurses …

This week, nurses in Austin, Texas, voted to unionize. This event is notable because the Lone Star state has been considered an "anti-union state," unfriendly to unionizers. The nurses' movement …

Police are searching for a man that critically injured a male nurse on Monday evening at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California. Police were called to the scene for …

In July 2022, Amazon announced that it had entered into a “definitive merger” to acquire One Medical, a primary care organization. According to the initial press release when the company …

Image: Fox News Hearing the words “Is there a doctor in the house?” or “Is there a doctor onboard?” are some of the comments nurses dread hearing when they are …

A new analysis of Press Ganey’s National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® (NDNQI®) for the second quarter of 2022 has revealed a sobering statistic: on average, two nurses are assaulted …

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit this past week against Elderwood at Burlington, a long-term care facility in Burlington, Vermont for violating federal law. According …

Nurses in North Carolina can now be sued for following doctors’ orders when they cause harm to the patient. On Friday, August 19, 2022, a narrowly-split North Carolina Supreme Court …

Warning: This clip is NSFW and contains offensive language. Nurse Blake's video on TikTok has gone viral, with over half a million views in three days. @nurseblake 🙄 omg, i …

Original article: 08/26/2022 A Lexington, Kentucky nurse was formally charged with the “alleged” murder of a patient after administering Lorazepam without a physician’s order. Eyvette Hunter, 52, was charged with …

As of Monday, Providence Health & Services in Oregon is facing a potential class action lawsuit over nurses’ wages. According to a statement released by the Oregon Nurse’s Association (ONA), …

On Wednesday, August 24th President Biden announced that the federal government will forgive a minimum of $10,000 in student loan debt and extend the pandemic forbearance on federal student loans …

Athena Fidas, a nurse from Rhode Island, voluntarily surrendered her nursing license after the Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and RI Board of Nurse Registration determined the COVID vaccination …

Correction: An earlier version of this article and related social media posts included unsubstantiated information regarding the lawsuit. After careful review, the article was revised on August 23, 2022. Aya …

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, created in 2007, is a federal program to help relieve student loan debt for people who work full-time in public service. Since the …

Healthcare workers across the country were mandated to receive the COVID vaccine when it first came to market with very few exceptions. Unlike the flu vaccine, most healthcare systems did …

Image: St. Charles Healthcare On Thursday, St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon informed thousands of employees that they were overpaid and will be required to pay the money back …

TikTok is becoming more popular in today’s world. Creating short videos about trends, dance challenges, opinions, and easy-to-use creative options has claimed its popularity among personal and professional users. The …

Back in June, the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, putting an end to abortion rights that had been upheld for decades. Prior to this, many states put into place …

Kelsey Byrd, 22, a newly Registered Nurse (RN) from New Jersey has quite the legacy to live up to—because not only are her mother and grandmother both nurses, but they’re …

Image: Deadly Crash Update: On Monday, Linton was charged with six counts of murder and five counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. Linton could face 90 years to life in prison …

On July 29th, travel nurses Teyal Miller, Jennifer Reents, and Carolyn Miller filed a class-action complaint against the Maryland-based staffing company Maxim Healthcare Services. The suit alleges that the company …

Image: Ashley Jones Reality TV star Ashley Jones, 25, from MTV’s Teen Mom 2, recently passed her TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Exam and is heading to nursing school. …

Instagram: Damian Dymka Damian Dymka, 29, a long-term care nurse, was struck and killed by an off-duty Newark police officer on the Garden State Parkway on Halloween 2021. The driver, …

Images: Georgina Villarreal Instagram Georgina Villarreal, RN-MSN, or “Nurse Georgie” as she is known on her Instagram, from Huntington Beach, CA, is on a mission to empower nurses and busy …

The Novavax vaccine is a new option for people looking to protect themselves from COVID-19. In the wake of confusion and hesitancy surrounding COVID-19 vaccine options, Novavax offers an innovative …

Image: Rochester City Newspaper In Rochester, New York Charles LoTempio, a police investigator, has been suspended with pay for placing a Black EMT in handcuffs after the ambulance she was …

Disclaimer: This story discusses suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the 998 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 998, text TALK …

The national suicide prevention line is changing its number from 1-800-273-TALK(8255) to a three-digit number 988. The new three-digit code will be available to everyone in the United States and …

Image: TikTok Although I’m no longer a floor nurse, I take a lot of comfort in watching TikToks and reels from nurses in the trenches. There’s just something I find …

Images: Gabby Windey Instagram Tonight Gabby Windey, 31, starts her journey to finding love on Season 19 of ABC’s The Bachelorette along with Rachel Recchia. Windey first found love as …

Images: Jacob Moran Instagram Nurse Makes Top 20 of American Idol You can find so many talented people in nursing, but musically talented nurses are a special breed. Jacob Moran, …

Source: @therealsandralindsay/Instagram While the presence of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. may have been a heralded welcome and beacon of hope in the midst of a harrowing pandemic, …

Image: Mark Cuban Prescription drug costs in the United States have been skyrocketing in recent years. A 2022 Congressional Budget Office report found that the cost of prescription drugs ballooned …

Image: UMPC Altoona Update: 3/2/2023 Nurse.org recently spoke with Sarah Collins, RN, for an update. Collins was terminated after speaking out about safety concerns in 2021. More than one year …

>> Red Sox Nurse Night 2023 is May 17th! Get tickets now! >> Buy tickets to Red Sox Nurse Night 2023! Get a group of nurses together, design cute T-shirts, …

Update 6/14/2022 On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, declaring that the constitutional right for women to have abortions no longer exists. This …

Susan Wipson, an ER and dialysis nurse who has been working as a travel nurse since 2016, was looking forward to her first assignment outside of the domestic U.S. Wipson …

Right now, there's unprecedented stress on the healthcare system. As empty hospital beds became sparse during the pandemic, hospitals had to expand staffing to keep up with demand. In many …

A small glimmer of hope in what feels like a world ravaged by mass shootings and skyrocketing gas prices: a small trial of a new cancer drug in 14 patients …

Travel nursing is about to be turned on its heels. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed a bill that will reform the labor practices of travel nurse staffing agencies. The …

Nurses are known for going above and beyond to take care of their patients, but Skie Moore, BSN/RN, a travel ER nurse from Fort Worth, TX, may not have been …

Image via Oregon Nurses Association Nurses at St. Vincent Medical Center in Oregon have overwhelmingly voted to strike, citing problems with staffing levels, working conditions, and pay. The Oregon Nurses …

Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dayton, Ohio. Now, Encino Hospital Medical Center. On Friday, a doctor and two nurses were left in critical condition after a stabbing at Encino Hospital Medical Center in …

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been in the news a lot recently. It’s the hospital RaDonda Vaught worked at prior to being charged with the death of her patient. Well, …

As the country is still recovering and trying to process the unspeakable shooting in Uvalde, there were two more shootings. This time they were in hospitals. On Wednesday, June 1, …

Updated 5/31/22 California Joins Nursys In March 2022, the California Board of Nursing joined Nursys, the electronic license verification system for RNs. Any nurse looking to obtain a license via …

On Wednesday, June 1st, nurses at 11 Twin Cities hospitals will hold a one-day, all-day informational strike. Over 15,000 nurses at hospitals in Twin Cities and Twin Ports are seeking …

That very first year (or two) of nursing can be some of the most challenging and emotionally taxing years of your nursing career. You are thrust into an environment that …

Today, all of our hearts are heavy in the aftermath of the unbearable tragedy of the Uvalde Texas Robb elementary school shooting that took the lives of 19 children and …

Over the past 3 years, countless retail stores have gone out of business. As a result, numerous shopping malls have been left vacant. Medical providers are opening healthcare facilities and …

A few weeks ago I heard a doctor tell me, “That is a five-shower case.” My mind automatically started to think about what physiologic cascading effect he might be referring …

A new survey from connectRN revealed that 9 out of 10 nurses feel like the general public really has no idea what it means to be a nurse. The survey, …

Updated 5/20/22 Tiffanie Jones was en route from Florida to her new travel nursing position in Wyoming when she got the news that her contract had been canceled. Unfortunately, her …

Image: Courtesy of Rachel Baskin In 2019, a team of medical professionals from the East Coast traveled to Nigeria to open the country’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). As …

The nursing shortage has been an ongoing hot topic since before COVID but has only gotten drastically worse in the last several months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) …

Image via ABC News On Thursday, May 12th the United “Million” Nurses March started at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, and ended at the Capitol. There are several reasons …

Update: May 13, 2022 Today, a judge issued a sentence in the highly watched RaDonda Vaught trial. Facing up to 8 years in prison for the charges of criminally negligent …

Image: Crocs What is the Figs and Crocs Giveaway? For the second year in a row, Figs and Crocs have teamed up to give away 10,000 pairs of scrubs and …

Disclaimer: This story discusses suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the 998 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 998, text TALK …

Image: NY Post The article contains graphic images. Another shift. Another act of violence against a nurse. And there is video proof. Luis Medina, 30, was taken to Bronx Hospital …

Image: Sam Roecker Samantha Roecker, who goes by Sam, a Philadelphia nurse at the Penn Medicine outpatient clinic, ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18th in her scrubs. An …

Image: Dr. William Husel With the criminal conviction of former Vanderbilt RN RaDonda Vaught fresh in our minds, there is another medical professional trial case in the news right now—but …

Instagram: CRONA Nurses Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard’s Children’s Hospital nurses have been working without a contract since March 31st, 2022. As a result of ongoing failed negotiations, thousands …

A recent decision from the Justice Department that the Indiana State Nursing Board was discriminating against nurses being treated for opioid use disorder has shined a spotlight on what the …

PROUD DAD ALERT! Nothing quite compares to the special bond between a father and his daughter - especially when your daughter passes the NCLEX (when she was totally convinced she …

Over 8,000 nurses went on strike, Monday, April 18th, at 15 Sutter Health locations across Northern California. According to the California Nurses Association and National Nurse United (NNU) nurses and …

Last week, New York became one of 25 states in the U.S. to grant permanent full practice authority to Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The authority was granted when New York Gov. …

Another day, another nurse was charged with the death of a patient. The five detention officers that were present had handcuffed the man, and are seen in security videos kneeling …

Images courtesy of Karen MacDonald/Healthmark The healthcare industry in Detroit, Michigan has been through a lot over the past couple of years. It was one of the first and hardest-hit …

Image: Christann Gainey Christann Gainey. LPN. 39 patients. Guilty of neglect of a care-dependent person. It was recently announced that Gainey, 34 of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor neglect of …

Healthcare workers throw around the term triage like seasoned Italian bakers throw around pizza dough, but many laymen do not understand the full extent of the triage process or what …

“It's been a journey for sure, but definitely inspired by my grandmother,” says Jones. When Jasmine Jones saw her grandmother experience how difficult it was to shop for post-mastectomy bras …

If you’re a nurse interested in simply picking up a few extra shifts without a full commitment, we might just have the solution for you. Nurse Alice interviewed ICU nurse …

Want to connect with fellow nurses and nursing students? Ready to join a community of nurses that supports and uplifts, shares hilarious stories from the bedside, gets first access to …