"I will never be the same person. When Mrs. Murphey died, a part of me died with her." — RaDonda Vaught, former nurse

Before former nurse RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for the 2017 drug error that killed a Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient, both she and the victim's family addressed the court.

In this week's lead story, see what each had to say.

Probation, Not Jail Time, for Former Nurse RaDonda Vaught

'It is my hope that changes in the practices and protocols in the medical setting that have arisen since this event may at least be some positive aspect,' judge says.

The Future of Nursing Is at Home

Humana's chief nursing officer shares five benefits of home care nursing.

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In nursing today, we are facing a staffing shortage unlike any we have seen. We must acknowledge that the burnout nurses are experiencing is a work-related injury and the environment is the mechanism that delivers the injury. Every nurse leader we know is looking for ways to help nurses through difficult and often traumatizing circumstances while reducing turnover and increasing staffing. Just as important as wellness initiatives are actual changes to how nurses work and deliver patient care.

Take a Moment for Yourself: 'Serenity Lounges' Help Alleviate Stress, Enabling Better Bedside Care

A new study has found these room reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout among nurses.

National Nurses Week 2022: A Feature With Deborah Washington on Building DEI for Both Health Equity and Employment

A series celebrating nurse leaders who go above and beyond.

National Nurses Week 2022: A Feature With Maria Knecht on How to Grow Nurse Leaders

A series celebrating nurse leaders who go above and beyond.

National Nurses Week 2022: A Feature With Mary Sullivan Smith on Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Nurses

A series celebrating nurse leaders who go above and beyond.

National Nurses Week 2022: A Feature With K. David Bailey on How Mentorship Benefits Both the Mentor and Mentee

A series celebrating nurse leaders who go above and beyond.

National Nurses Week 2022: A Feature With Winnie Mele on How Nurse Leaders Can Take Care of their Nurses and Themselves

A series celebrating nurse leaders who go above and beyond.

Quarter of Hospitalized Medicare Patients Experienced Harm in October 2018

The findings of the inspector general study are similar to Medicare data reported in 2010.

Must Reads

Coronavirus cases proliferate, especially in the Midwest, as the U.S. death toll nears 1M — The New York Times
Nurses across state protest over staffing bill — Times Observer
How Mass. doctors and tech companies are helping Ukraine via telemedicine — WBUR.org
Fauci and Birx at odds over angry encounter with Pence — The Hill
12 simple ways leaders can boost positivity in the workplace — Forbes

PODCAST: Now is the Time for Nurse-Led Innovation

Paul Coyne, DNP, MBA, MSF, RN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City joined me on a HealthLeaders podcast titled, "Now is the Time for Nurse-Led Innovation."

Coyne, an innovating problem-solver who has successfully taken his ideas to the wider market, offers advice on building a culture of innovation, developing skills as an innovator, and how to take the first step. Be sure and listen.

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor