For years, there has been a push toward this legislation, but its passage makes New York the first state to pass this type of law.
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'BSN in 10' Becomes Law in New York
For years, there has been a push toward this legislation, but its passage makes New York the first state to pass this type of law.
 

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When Burnout Comes Back
Clinician burnout isn't necessarily a one-time event. One doctor who experienced recurrent burnout during his 20-year medical career shares his story.
More Harm Than Good? Screening Epidemic Burdens Older Patients
By screening patients near the end of life, doctors often detect tumors that don't need to be found and treated.
Trump Says Tax Reform Bill 'Essentially Repealed Obamacare'
Republican lawmakers celebrated Wednesday afternoon at the White House after passing tax overhaul bill.
Moody’s Report First to Measure Social Effects on Health in Every County
Blue Cross Blue Shield health data were combined with information on social determinants of health. The result illustrates how the factors affect commercially insured Americans county-by-county.
Terrifying Brush With Death Drives Doctor To Fight For Patients
The ordeal opened her eyes to communication lapses, uncoordinated care and at times a total lack of empathy.
 

AROUND THE WEB

Prints or plain? Nurses resist Kaleida move to solid gray scrubs
Source: The Buffalo News
Mississippi receives nation's first 10-year federal Medicaid waiver
Source: Mississippi Today
Nude photos taken of ex-hospital worker during surgery, lawsuit claims
Source: CBS News
Scripps Health employees face layoffs in new year
Source: KGTV - San Diego
Debate continues on nursing degrees
Source: Inside Higher Ed
 

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