The potential of nurse practitioners is not being fully realized in primary care medical practices. Consequently, cost and quality gains are not being achieved. Objectives: The employment of more ...

Today’s nursing home is a significantly complex organization. The resident population represents a wide range of clinical conditions that often require care measures that once were deemed sufficiently ...

Specialized nurses are first-line defenders against infection and diseases. Like the wider health care industry, the nursing profession is continually changing in response to medical needs. We see ...

In the continuous movement toward higher levels of quality, safety and cost effectiveness, hospitals and health systems strive to meet a number of patient- and systems-related goals. In 2007, the ...

Joann Sands, clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing, is well-acquainted with disasters and emergencies. Declaring a “passion” for disaster and emergency response management, Sands’ ...

This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Vital Signs. Nurse leaders are some of the most vital players ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The American Heart Association released a set of three ...

After noticing black women were not well-represented in academic leadership, one researcher was prompted to study what influences can impact black women from securing leadership roles. Does your ...

The students trickled in slowly at first. There was a young girl, cold and fatigued, looking for a place to rest. Then came another child, who needed assistance with his inhaler. The third was, ...

19% of international nurses work in intensive care units (ICUs) or in critical care, compared to 15% of all U.S. nurses, new survey says. International nurses are filling roles in high-need, and, ...

Dr. Liz Sturgeon is the 2025 Kentucky Nurses Association Nurse of the Year. The award is presented annually by the KNA to ...