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AI: The Nursing Student’s New Best Friend

AI: The Nursing Student’s New Best Friend

Discover how nursing students can use AI study tools and simulations to prepare for clinical practice.

May 20, 2025
Using DEI to Address Nurse Burnout

Using DEI to Address Nurse Burnout

Nurse burnout has been a central focus for hospitals across the country. Discover how DEI might help in the fight against burnout among nurses of color.

Feb 9, 2024
Hawaii Nurses Go on Strike, and Hospital Execs Strike Back

Hawaii Nurses Go on Strike, and Hospital Execs Strike Back

Hawaii nurses go on strike for safer work conditions, but hospital executives were quick to bring in replacements.

Jan 23, 2024
Nurses in Hawaii Have Given Notice of Intent to Strike

Nurses in Hawaii Have Given Notice of Intent to Strike

Nurses at Hawaii’s Kapiʻolani Medical Center are striking in an effort to secure adequate staffing and fair wages.

Jan 17, 2024
Boise State School of Nursing Launches New Graduate Degree Programs

Boise State School of Nursing Launches New Graduate Degree Programs

Nursing students in Idaho will have more options to train as an NP. Learn about the new DNP program offered at Boise State.

Jan 17, 2024
Montana State University Breaks Ground on $100 Million Nursing School Expansion

Montana State University Breaks Ground on $100 Million Nursing School Expansion

Montana State University received a $101 million gift to fund the nursing school’s expansion and the only doctoral midwifery program in the state.

Jan 3, 2024
Do Nurses Know Enough About Neurodiversity? We Spoke With an Expert in the Field

Do Nurses Know Enough About Neurodiversity? We Spoke With an Expert in the Field

Nurses benefit by increasing their awareness of neurodivergent patients and colleagues. Find out more about the growing neurodiversity movement from a mental health expert.

Dec 13, 2023
The New Jersey Nursing Strike Ends: Here’s What’s in the Proposed Deal

The New Jersey Nursing Strike Ends: Here’s What’s in the Proposed Deal

A tentative agreement has finally been reached after 1,700 New Jersey nurses represented by USW Local 4-200 have been on strike for more than 120 days. Learn more about the details leading to the tentative agreement.

Dec 11, 2023
Violence Against Nurses: A Timeline and a Blueprint for Increased Workplace Safety

Violence Against Nurses: A Timeline and a Blueprint for Increased Workplace Safety

Violence against nurses is on the rise. Find out the most recent incidents to make headlines and the steps healthcare centers can take to provide a safer workplace.

Dec 8, 2023
American Nurses Association Backs Nurse-Patient Staffing Ratios

American Nurses Association Backs Nurse-Patient Staffing Ratios

The ANA recently announced its support of mandated nurse-patient ratios. Find out what this means for the nursing workforce.

Nov 29, 2023
Nurse Strike News: A Group of Nurses Just Made Union History in Baltimore

Nurse Strike News: A Group of Nurses Just Made Union History in Baltimore

More than 500 nurses from Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital made history by being the first to organize a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about why they joined a union and what they want.

Nov 29, 2023
Stanford Medicine Study Challenges the AMA’s Fight Against Scope Creep

Stanford Medicine Study Challenges the AMA’s Fight Against Scope Creep

A study from Stanford Medicine reveals that NPs are as safe as MDs when prescribing medication to older adults. Learn what one NP has to say.

Nov 27, 2023
Diversity In Nursing and Healthcare: A Look at the Numbers

Diversity In Nursing and Healthcare: A Look at the Numbers

Find out more about underrepresentation in nursing and healthcare by diving into the data by race, ethnicity, and license type.

Nov 27, 2023
Mark Your Calendar: Nursing Awareness and Recognition Days To Know

Mark Your Calendar: Nursing Awareness and Recognition Days To Know

Are you looking for more ways to appreciate the nurses in your life this year? Mark your calendar for these 50+ nursing awareness days.

Nov 14, 2023
CDC: Burnout Keeps Rising for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers

CDC: Burnout Keeps Rising for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers

Nurses’ mental health deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the CDC’s new healthier workplace initiative to help combat burnout.

Nov 13, 2023
Strike Nurse: To Be or Not to Be?

Strike Nurse: To Be or Not to Be?

Nurses all over the country are striking for better work conditions. Learn more about the pros and cons of strike nursing.

Nov 7, 2023
The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing

The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing

Black nurses are underrepresented in healthcare. Discover how HBCU nursing programs can reduce this disparity.

Nov 7, 2023
Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Using NurseJournal’s data-driven methodology and insight from experienced NPs, discover the 10 best states to work as an NP.

Nov 6, 2023
What Are the Benefits of Working for the VA as a Nurse?

What Are the Benefits of Working for the VA as a Nurse?

There are many benefits to working for the VA as a nurse. Explore how becoming a VA nurse can impact your career advancement and improve your work-life balance.

Nov 2, 2023
The 35 Best Specialty Career Choices for Nurses

The 35 Best Specialty Career Choices for Nurses

Explore the best specialty career options available to nurses while reviewing the potential job growth and salary potential for each.

Nov 2, 2023
Travel Nurses and Patient Care: Their Impact on Patient Outcomes and How Hospitals Can Help Them Succeed

Travel Nurses and Patient Care: Their Impact on Patient Outcomes and How Hospitals Can Help Them Succeed

Travel nurses can help address nursing shortages, but their use can be associated with poorer patient outcomes. Learn how hospitals can address this.

Nov 1, 2023
Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?

Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?

Does nursing always have to be a calling? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of going into nursing for the money.

Oct 27, 2023
Which Nurses Will Benefit From Biden’s New Income-Driven Loan Repayment Plan?

Which Nurses Will Benefit From Biden’s New Income-Driven Loan Repayment Plan?

Biden’s loan repayment plan provides more student loan forgiveness for these nursing professions.

Oct 25, 2023
When Will the Nursing Shortage End?

When Will the Nursing Shortage End?

The nursing shortage has impacted nearly every region in the U.S. Find out when the HRSA projects this shortage to end.

Oct 25, 2023