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AI: The Nursing Student’s New Best Friend
Discover how nursing students can use AI study tools and simulations to prepare for clinical practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing
Black nurses are underrepresented in healthcare. Discover how HBCU nursing programs can reduce this disparity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.