A bill allowing nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurse midwives to prescribe medications in Oklahoma is headed to the governor's desk.
From small rural communities to densely populated urban areas, residents need high-quality healthcare. In some communities, however, resources may be scarce.
Lawmakers are evaluating what expertise is needed to lead the Maryland Board of Nursing, as they consider legislation that would remove a requirement that the executive director have a registered nursing license to qualify for the position.
Nurses warn HCA's plan of correction is not really being followed at the Asheville hospital. They say what really needs to happen is for Mission Hospital to hire more people.