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Here are some of the top nursing news stories from US News:
Latest Nursing News
- Nursing Shortage Worsens: The US is facing a severe nursing shortage, with a projected shortage of over 200,000 registered nurses by 2025. (Source: US News)
- Nurse Burnout on the Rise: A recent survey found that 63% of nurses are experiencing burnout, with many citing long hours, heavy workloads, and lack of support as contributing factors. (Source: American Nurses Association)
- New Nursing Education Requirements: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has introduced new education requirements for nursing students, including a minimum of 2,080 hours of clinical experience. (Source: NCSBN)
- Nursing Informatics: The Future of Healthcare: Nursing informatics is becoming increasingly important in healthcare, with nurses playing a key role in designing and implementing electronic health records and other healthcare technology. (Source: American Nurses Association)
- Nursing Research: Improving Patient Outcomes: Nursing research is crucial to improving patient outcomes, with studies focusing on topics such as pain management, medication adherence, and patient safety. (Source: National Institute of Nursing Research)
Nursing News by Specialty
- Pediatric Nursing: A recent study found that pediatric nurses are at higher risk of burnout than nurses in other specialties, highlighting the need for support and resources for these nurses. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
- Critical Care Nursing: Critical care nurses are playing a critical role in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, with many reporting high levels of stress and burnout. (Source: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)
- Oncology Nursing: Oncology nurses are working to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer, with a focus on symptom management and palliative care. (Source: Oncology Nursing Society)
- Mental Health Nursing: Mental health nurses are in high demand, with a focus on providing evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. (Source: American Psychiatric Nurses Association)
- Gerontological Nursing: Gerontological nurses are working to improve health outcomes for older adults, with a focus on chronic disease management and age-related health issues. (Source: American Gerontological Nursing Association)
Nursing News by Region
- California Nursing Shortage: California is facing a severe nursing shortage, with many hospitals and healthcare systems struggling to recruit and retain nurses. (Source: California Department of Public Health)
- New York Nursing Shortage: New York is also experiencing a nursing shortage, with many hospitals and healthcare systems reporting difficulty in filling open positions. (Source: New York State Department of Health)
- Texas Nursing Shortage: Texas is facing a growing nursing shortage, with many hospitals and healthcare systems struggling to recruit and retain nurses. (Source: Texas Department of State Health Services)
- Florida Nursing Shortage: Florida is also experiencing a nursing shortage, with many hospitals and healthcare systems reporting difficulty in filling open positions. (Source: Florida Department of Health)
- Nursing Shortage in Rural Areas: Rural areas are particularly affected by the nursing shortage, with many hospitals and healthcare systems struggling to recruit and retain nurses. (Source: Health Resources and Services Administration)