"I always tell everyone there is something for everyone in nursing." — Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president, American Nurses Association

As she takes the reins of the American Nurses Association, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with her.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with Mensik Kennedy about plans for her two-year term.

Safe Staffing at the Top of New ANA President's Priority List

Patient safety and nurse retention are on the line, making safe staffing 'of the highest, highest importance,' says Jennifer Mensik Kennedy.

Nurse Practitioners Have the Best Job in Healthcare

NP ranks No. 1 in top healthcare jobs, No. 2 of all jobs, says U.S. News & World Report.

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Mayo Clinic Partners With Jacksonville University to Boost Nursing Numbers

University's expanded program will double its number of nursing students.

APRNs Improve Health Outcomes in Nursing Homes

The presence of APRNs can prevent delays in treatment and expensive hospital transfers, explains recent research.

Adverse Events Found in 23.6% of Massachusetts Hospitalizations

Researchers found that 22.7% of adverse events among inpatients were preventable.

4 Predictions for Healthcare in 2023

A top CommonSpirit Health executive weighs in on likely trends for this year.

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Must Reads

How the NYC nurses strike points to a nationwide problem with staffing — PBS News Hour
To help recruit more nurses, the University of Rochester will offer free tuition for some — Democrat and Chronicle
Grants aimed at easing nurse shortage in Florida — Hernando Sun
Trinity Health examines in-hospital virtual care model — Grand Rapids Business Journal
Some workers at U.S. hospital giant HCA say it puts profits above patient care — NBC News
Healthcare is in crisis. New York's nurses strike is just the latest sign — CNN

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor