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Fewer students are entering baccalaureate degree completion, master’s and PhD programs, posing challenges for nursing to meet U.S. health care needs, according to annual data released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Novice and seasoned nurses support each other, and both groups desire more mentorship opportunities, a survey found.
El Camino Health’s one-year nurse residency program appeals to Gen Z nurses, who prioritize a clear path to realize their career goals, said AONL member and CNO Cheryl Reinking, DNP, RN.
Improving the nursing work environment, staffing and nurse education can raise the patient experience scores used to determine reimbursements to hospitals, a study found.
Nurse leaders at AONL 2024 discussed how they are utilizing virtual nursing and robotics in their care models to improve recruitment and retention.
Nurse leaders emphasized career development at AONL 2024 in New Orleans last week.
AONL member Deborah Stamps, EdD, RN, stresses the need for nursing leaders to remain committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
An article in the April issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration describes AONL’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Guiding Principles and its DEIB Toolkit.
To improve retention, hospitals should try to reduce the number of nurses assigned to a nurse manager when possible, an AONL report found.
Embracing the principles of jazz — improvisation, adaptability and creativity — can help nurses become better leaders, said jazz musician and entrepreneur Josh Linkner this week at AONL 2024.