In a major move to improve maternal health, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) announced a landmark grant from the CDC Foundation that will empower the organizations to strengthen nursing’s response to infectious diseases during pregnancy with a keen focus on addressing the alarming resurgence of congenital syphilis in the United States.
Ohio lawmakers are debating a bill to address challenges facing nurses. One solution on the table is mandating minimum staffing ratios in all hospital units.
The Ohio nurses association surveyed 11,000 nurses last year and found 58% of them left bedside roles because of their patient care load, and 70% of direct care nurses said they’re considering leaving bedside roles because of how many patients they’re caring for.
A bill in the Ohio House, introduced by northwest Ohio lawmakers, would create minimum staffing standards for Ohio hospitals. They’d have up to two years to implement these ratios.
The prevalence of violence and abuse has been harmful to nurses, who continue to experience high levels of burnout in the wake of the pandemic.
That stress is causing many to reevaluate their careers; the National Nurses United survey found that more than six in 10 nurses were considering quitting their job or leaving the profession entirely due to workplace violence.
Winona State University was recently ranked number one for best nurse practitioner program in Minnesota by the 2025 registered nursing organization.
Affordability, strong staffing and hands-on experience are some of the key components that make the program stand out.
In a recorded simulation room, students can address patient needs and properly treat them, while doing so faculty will observe students and later debrief about their performances.
More than 9,600 registered nurses at nine Corewell Health Southeast Michigan hospitals voted to unionize and be represented by the Teamsters union. According to the National Labor Relations Board, nurses voted 4,958 to 2,957 in favor of union representation, or just shy of 63%. 'Despite Corewell waging one of the most expensive and aggressive union-busting campaigns we've ever seen, these nurses knew their value and were determined to become Teamsters,' said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. Corewell spokesman Mark Geary, Sr., acknowledged the vote, saying 'We value all our nurses and are committed to moving forward together, united by our mission to provide high-quality care to our patients and the communities we serve.'