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Will This Pennsylvania Bill Help Expand Nursing Education?

By Nurse.com Team

Learn how proposed legislation in Pennsylvania could expand nursing education in the state, addressing nurse shortages and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

What Is Mandatory Overtime in Nursing, and What's Changing?

By Nurse.com Team

Learn what mandatory overtime in nursing is, its risks, and new legislation aiming to ban it in states like Michigan.

U.S. Nurses Moving to Canada: What’s Driving the Shift?

By Nurse.com Team

Why are some nurses leaving the U.S. for Canada? Discover the key factors influencing this career shift.

NYC’s Largest Nursing Strike: What It Reveals About Continuity of Care

By Cara Lunsford

The largest nursing strike in NYC's history highlights risks to patient care and the urgent need for staffing, safety, and systemic reform.

Nursing Strikes: Understanding Causes and Crafting Solutions

By Julie Scott & Zelda Meeker

Following the recent walkout of over 31,000 nurses, we explore the root causes of nursing strikes, their effects on patient care, and how nurses can drive meaningful change.

How Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Impact Burnout and Job Satisfaction

By Zelda Meeker

Explore how nurse to patient ratios influence burnout and job satisfaction in nursing, as well as strategies to improve staffing levels.

How Nurse Burnout Affects Patient Care

By Linda Childers

Discover how nurse burnout impacts patient care, including reduced quality of care and higher infection rates, and learn strategies to mitigate its effects.

8 Nurse Staffing Models To Try

By Stacey Kusterbeck

The state of nurse staffing continues to create challenges for nurses and patients. Learn how some nurse staffing models make a difference.

6 Creative Strategies To Solve the Nursing Shortage

Innovation and forward-thinking are needed in health care. Here’s how some institutions are thinking outside the box to help solve the nursing shortage.

Nurses Week and Month Celebrate Pioneers, Focus on Future

By John Roszkowski

Well-known nursing organizations are celebrating Nurses Week and Nurses Month in May by recognizing nurse pioneers and focusing on the future.

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Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?

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A recent change by the U.S. Department of Education excludes nursing from its definition of “professional degrees.” Discover how this impacts student loans, graduate education, and more.