Nurses Vote to Unionize at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
As nurses across the country are striking in favor of higher wages, better working conditions, and safer patient-to-nurse ratios, the registered nurses at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP)…
From Bedside to SVP of Equity and Engagement at the ANA
Podcast Episode >>Listen to “Why Nursing Is Political: A Candid Conversation With ANA Leader Katie Boston-Leary” [audioplayer_lnlkatieblana] Taking the road less traveled quite literally led Katie Boston-Leary, PHD, MBA, MHA,…
Nursing Home Sues Insurer After “Killer Nurse” Claims Hit Coverage Limits
A Pennsylvania nursing home is suing its insurance provider, arguing that the company is refusing to fully cover millions in claims related to one of the most disturbing nursing scandals…
Hospital Workers Brave Winter Storm to Feed Newborn Who Hadn’t Eaten in Days
During a severe winter storm, two hospital maintenance workers found themselves at the center of an emergency that had nothing to do with maintenance and everything to do with patient…
Nurses Helping Nurses: Inside a Healing Outreach After the Hurricane
Podcast Episode Listen to “Nurses Helping Nurses: Inside a Healing Outreach After the Hurricane (With Melanie Van Sistine, Courtney Kindrew and Tara Kosmas)” [audioplayer_ncoutreachtrip] In nursing, we often talk about…
RSV vaccination to be extended for older adults in England and NI
Health departments in England and Northern Ireland have today announced the expansion of national immunisation programmes for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older people. The post RSV vaccination to be extended for older adults in England and NI appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Gifts of Connections
Recently, I received a call from a longtime friend and nurse case manager colleague, who said she has been thinking about me and wanted to reach out to see how […]
Starting the Year Off with a Goal to Be Prepared for Life Events
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and that 2026 is off to a good start. I wanted to start the year with […]
Looking Back on 2025: The Top Ten Blogs According to Your Comments!
Welcome Back! I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas. I want to say a massive thank-you for reading my Blog, Nurse Advocate, and for your comments, accolades, […]
Do We Take HIPAA Too Far? Balancing the Intent of the Law
Recently, I received a call from a company that arranges specialist appointments for my husband and me with our primary care doctor. When I answered the phone, the caller identified […]