Depression in nurses is considered a silent epidemic, with nurses experiencing depression at twice the rate of others individuals according to a 2013 initiative from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. When University of Kentucky (UK) senior nursing student Sarah Wise […]
Illinois is currently facing a shortage of registered nurses (RNs) coupled with a growing demand from employers that entry-level RNs hold four-year bachelor’s degrees. In response to these issues, Illinois community colleges are pushing for the ability to award Bachelor
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In the aftermath of the Ebola outbreak in 2014, the healthcare community is exploring and testing new technologies that can serve as alternatives to human contact to diminish the risk for providers to care for patients with infectious diseases. At
Choosing a career path in the nursing field is more than just looking at specialty areas and finding a job at the local hospital (although both of those courses of action are terrific choices!). Nursing is a diverse field with
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Anne Norris, an internationally recognized nursing scientist, has been appointed Interim Dean for the University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies, effective January 3, 2017. Dean Nilda Peragallo Montano announced in August that she will be resigning
Last Tuesday, Northeastern University hosted their latest installment of the Women Who Empower Speaker Series along with the launch of new Nurse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs for 2017 in accordance with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 14-20, 2016). The Keynote Speaker
If you’re taking care of an aging parent, you will likely face days when the tasks seem overwhelming. By acting strategically, however, you can ease the burden. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, here are a few pointers to
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Binghamton University, located in Johnson City, NY, will use $21 million in state funding to relocate and expand the Decker School of Nursing. This project is the second phase of construction for Binghamton’s $105 million Health Sciences and Technology Innovation
On November 9, 2016, the University of Hawaii Manoa School of Nursing hosted a Veterans Day Celebration to honor all veterans and award scholarships to 13 student veterans pursuing higher education. The student veterans receiving these scholarships are part of
“What are you doing for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year?” Chances are, if you work in a hospital, the answer is, “Working.” Working holidays is not ideal, but we all know it is part of the job. I remember when
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