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Delaware and Massachusetts amended laws or regulations in order to grant full practice authority to advanced practice registered nurses
A lack of available beds in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other rehabilitation settings is forcing hospitals to delay patient discharges.
On Jan. 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its ruling on a challenge to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement that health care facilities accepting CMS payment vaccinate their employees against COVID-19.
On Jan. 26 at noon ET, hospital leaders, clinicians and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will discuss how health care professionals can work with their patients and communities to build trust in the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.
The U.S. Supreme Court this week allowed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate to go into effect nationwide
Adding a certified wound and skin care nurse to a multiprofessional proning team reduced the odds of patients with COVID-19 developing pressure injuries
The Red Cross announced this week the nation’s blood supply is dangerously low, calling the situation a national crisis.
In the final week of 2021, the number of influenza cases rose, especially in the eastern and central United States.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have the second most desirable job according to the latest U.S. News & World Report
In 2021, scores of hospitals looked overseas for nurses who could fill their vacancies