New RNs with bachelor’s degrees feel better prepared in safety and quality measures than those with ADNs. While quality and safety measures are key to delivering excellent nursing care, new graduate ...

Every year, thousands of newly licensed nurses step into hospitals and clinics ready to serve. They arrive well-educated, highly motivated, and deeply committed to patient care. Yet within 12 months, ...

The Womack Army Medical Center Department of Medicine hosted a Skills Fair, Feb. 16, to help nurses refresh their skills and validate their competency in a number of areas as part of an annual ...

A new study found that e-portfolios significantly enhance practitioner nurses’ knowledge and performance when aligned with clinical governance standards. Nurses using e-portfolios for reflection and ...

A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing Professor Jacqueline Moss, PhD, RN, FAAN, is familiar with the United States military and its Veterans. As the daughter of a 27-year Veteran ...

Nearly one in four new nurses leaves their first job within a year. Structured support and mentorship can help them stay.

Two (2) female medical students are working together on a group assignment. They are writing their notes on a laptop and sitting at a desk in a training laboratory. They are both wearing scrubs. The ...

Cultural competency and understanding of different cultures' perspectives on healthcare are increasingly non-negotiable for nurses, particularly in diverse areas of the country, according to a report ...

Psychosocial care is considered an important component of quality cancer care. Individuals treated for cancer can experience biologic or physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical consequences (eg, ...