Alabama Moves to Let NPs, PAs Sign K-12 Athletic Physicals — What It Means for Nurses
The Alabama House of Representatives recently took a significant step toward expanding who can sign off on K-12 athletic physicals — including certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs), certified nurse midwives…
4,000 Nurses Left the Hospital. 66% Say They’d Return—If Hospitals Fix 3 Major Problems
As nurses, we often hear that there isn’t a nursing shortage—there’s a shortage of nurses who want to work in a hospital setting. So, how can we address that? A…
14 Robots Were Supposed to Help Nurses. The Experiment Failed—Now They’re Eliminated
When MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, introduced Moxi robots in 2023, the healthcare community watched with interest. [email-capture] These 5-foot, 300-pound robots with blinking blue eyes that turned heart-shaped…
How Nurses Can Handle Bad Days at Work and Bounce Back Stronger
Experiencing negative emotions at work is a common occurrence among nurses. Taking care of patients on the floor during emergencies means navigating a range of emotions that can arise—from disappointment, anger, and pain to positive feelings that finally emerge whenever
Compassion Fatigue: The Hidden Cost of Caring
In healthcare, we often focus on staffing shortages, quality metrics, and rising costs. Yet we rarely address the silent epidemic that threatens all three: compassion fatigue. For nurses, compassion fatigue is more than burnout or stress. It is the deep
How to Recognize When You Need to Take a Break
Nurses do meaningful work when they’re in the zone, but sometimes it can be hard to relax when the body says so. Situations like a medical emergency and on-site anxiety can make it difficult for nurses to pause and step
NP Students: Red Flags in Clinical Rotations You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Your clinical placement can make or break your NP journey. Here’s how to spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Every nurse practitioner student knows that clinical rotations are a vital component of nursing education, bridging the gap between
Back by Popular Demand: Communicating with a Patient on a Ventilator: Tips from a Specialist
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients placed on mechanical ventilators reached unprecedented levels. Life on a ventilator is physically and emotionally taxing, often leading to complications such as Post-ICU Syndrome (PICS). Despite the many barriers to communication in
Nearly 15,000 Nurses Walk Off in NYC’s Largest Hospital Strike Amid Unsafe Conditions and Failed Contract Talks
Nearly 15,000 registered nurses at major New York City hospitals walked off the job on January 12, 2026, in what has become the largest nurses’ strike in the city’s history. The walkout — led by the New York State Nurses […]
How AI Helps Nurses Cut Through Administrative Burden and Focus on Patient Care
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are grappling with a national staffing crisis that leaves nurses stretched thin. Instead of devoting the majority of their energy to patient care, many nurses find themselves spending hours each shift bogged down