"Big Data is a new opportunity for the world at large, not just nursing. But for nursing to be successful in the future, we have to embrace it." — Roy Simpson, assistant dean of technology management, clinical professor, Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

How comfortable are nurses with mining Big Data? Not at all, says Roy Simpson, DNP, RN, DPNAP, FAAN, FACMI, assistant dean of technology management and clinical professor at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

For this week's lead story, I talked with Simpson about a new program at Emory designed to help nurses embrace Big Data and get the use of its benefits.

Getting Nurses Comfortable With Big Data

Emory School of Nursing has launched a data science certificate program to help nurses better understand informatics.

Dual Nursing-Business Degree Prepares Nurses for Health System Leadership

'Nurse leaders with healthcare economics and healthcare finance acumen are important to advocate for the profession.'

Nurses, Not Policymakers, Should Determine Appropriate Staffing Levels

Mandating nurse staffing ratios is 'short-sighted and counterproductive,' AONL contends.

Shepherd U. School of Nursing's $2.6M Rural Grant to Boost Both Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

$2.6M HRSA grant will help West Virginia's 'most vulnerable populations.'

UPS Strike Would Derail Medical Supply Chain, HIDA Says

HIDA and scores business organizations are raising concerns about the disruptions that would occur in a walk-out.

Survey: Hospitals Will Boost Technology Spending In 2023-24

A survey of more than 200 healthcare executives by IDC and Redox finds that despite the tough economy, health systems will be spending more on technology like AI and RPM to address workforce issues and improve clinical care pathways.

PCORI Awards More Than $200M for Innovative Projects

The awards target several pain points in healthcare, including chronic care management, senior care, and care for children with complex conditions.

4 Mistakes to Avoid While Conducting Employee Evaluations

Here are four mistakes to avoid in employee evaluations to ensure that the conversations you have with your employees are effective and productive.

Must Reads

University Health Women's and Children's Hospital Chief Nursing Officer discusses new facility — KSAT
Upson Regional names Kilcrease CNO — Upson Beacon
Program to recruit more nurses of color in Boston gets $20M boost — WGBH
Lompoc nurse recognized for helping support mothers through fetal loss — KSBY
5 things Gen Z healthcare workers want — American Hospital Association
California nurses sue state over restrictions on use of 'doctor' title — The Washington Post

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