One VP of nursing gives her take on the impact New York's law will have on the nursing profession.
Monday, July 30, 2018

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Happy Monday! Welcome to our newly redesigned newsletter. We hope the enhancements make it easier to access the solutions, analysis, and news you need to be the best nurse leader you can be. We look forward to your feedback and thank you for being a loyal reader of HealthLeaders.

 

Should Nurse Leaders Be Optimistic About 'BSN in 10'?
One VP of nursing gives her take on the impact New York's law will have on the nursing profession.
 
 
AORN Likely to Update Surgical Attire Guidelines
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House Passes Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act
Nursing workforce development programs will receive support through 2022.
Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking
About 88% of sex-trafficking survivors say that, while they were being trafficked, they had contact with a healthcare provider.
 
 

Must Reads

If we want better health care, we should try asking the patients
Source: ABC News
RI Hospital stops diverting patients as nurses strike continues
Source: WPRI
Highland Hospital planning nearly all private rooms for patients
Source: WHAM
Hospital compare lifts the veil on sepsis care. Check your hospital’s score
Source: Stat News
Hospitals know how to protect mothers. They just aren’t doing it.
Source: USA Today
 

I hope you enjoyed the new format. See you next week! As always, send any tips, thoughts or advice my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com.

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Nursing Editor