In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State.
This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), aims to equip both new and practicing NPs with practical experience and training under the guidance of experienced NP mentors, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
By immersing participants in direct patient care and clinical settings, this fellowship serves as a crucial initiative to address provider shortages and enhance the quality of patient care in the region.
There’s a new option in Fort Worth for students interested in becoming a nurse.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing will celebrate its grand opening with a lamp-lighting ceremony and tour of the new building on Thursday morning.
Primary Health Network (PHN) has announced the launch of its certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) program aiming to address the need for skilled healthcare providers and combat shortages in the workforce.
According to a press release, the initiative is designed to address the nursing shortage while also enhancing health outcomes in underserved communities by immersing new CRNPs in the mission-driven environment of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Leading academic researchers, supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management, have unveiled a groundbreaking paper on the economic value of nursing.
“The Nursing Human Capital Value Model,” authored by esteemed scholars Dr. Marianne Weiss, Dr. Olga Yakusheva, and Dr. Kathryn A. Lee, introduces a revolutionary framework that delves into nurses’ vital role in healthcare systems. This work is part of the comprehensive Economic Value of Nursing project initiated by the ANA Enterprise, which emphasizes the indispensable value of nursing in healthcare and its profound influence on patient outcomes.
With a potential strike at hand, nurses at Mercy Medical Center are rallying together in support of a better contract for employees.
The local Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) began negotiations for a new contract on May 7th with the hospital. The last contract was made in 2020 which expired back on June 30, 2024; leading to nurses pushing for answers.