In honor of Nurses Month we have rounded up some reports and surveys that we thought were of interest from the International Council of Nurses, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, MyPerfectResume, Cross Country Healthcare Inc., Purdue Global, and more.
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By Christine Gall DrPH MS BSN RN​​​​ – As challenges like nursing shortages and increasing patient acuity become more prevalent, innovation provides an opportunity for nursing leaders to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Hallmark’s 2025 Evolving Healthcare Workforce Trends Survey. The results signal a major shift in priorities–flexibility is now on par with pay as a defining factor in workforce decisions, reshaping how healthcare organizations must adapt to attract and retain talent.
By Harris Meyer – Many physicians and nurses are happy about the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts. But they are disappointed that it may not protect those who work for nonprofit hospitals and health care facilities…
By Dr. Melinda Kidder DHA MSN RN – In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, nurses are at the forefront of patient care, witnessing firsthand the impact of transformative initiatives and regulatory updates. ONC’s HTI-1 final rule is a catalyst for change, ushering in a new era for health IT.
By Beth Friedman – Over the decades I’ve worked with (and for) several nurses. Each and every experience reinforces my belief that nurses are the bedrock of our healthcare ecosystem. They are the glue that holds our industry together, simultaneously supporting patients, patient families, healthcare teams, administrators, and more.
Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, recently convened leaders from over 25 nursing and health care organizations for a roundtable discussion on the newly released findings of the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses — the first comprehensive federal survey of nurses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
By Lora Sparkman MHA BSN RN – The nurse staffing shortage crisis is reaching a new high, increasing pressure on current nurses, prospective nurses, and the healthcare system as a whole. Nursing school enrollment is down as entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs experienced a 1.4% decline last year.
HRSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced awards of more than $100 million to train more nurses and grow the nursing workforce. These investments will address the increasing demand for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and nurse faculty.