“One really valuable thing [NPs] bring to rural health is the approach to healthcare, which differs a bit from the medical model. Nurse practitioners are trained to look comprehensively at the individual.” — Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN,FNP-C, assistant professor of doctoral nursing, Washburn University

Virtually every problem that exists in healthcare today is exacerbated for rural providers due to lack of resources and funding, a smaller talent pool, and fewer points of access.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with nurse practitioners who say that employing more NPs and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas.

Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Despite the advantages of NPs in rural areas, barriers to practice remain.

Getting Motivated: Emory Saint Joseph's Mixes Post-Discharge Care Management with Health Coaching

New initiative is expected to avert costly rehospitalizations while helping patients get and stay healthy.

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Virtual Clinical Observation and the Nursing Shortage Dilemma

The escalating nursing shortage is driving hospitals towards virtual clinical observation services like MedSitter, shown to reduce patient falls, lessen staff workload, and improve patient safety.

Michigan Legislator Tries Again for State to Join the Nurse Licensure Compact

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a previous attempt in 2020.

3 Must-Read Technology Stories for Nurse Leaders

Stay on top of evolving tech developments in patient care and management.

Virtual Reality Decreases Nursing Students' Unease in Treating Anxiety-Prone Patients

Front-line nurses are the clinicians most likely to encounter patients suffering from high anxiety.

Learning Curve on New Technologies Complicates Employee Obsolescence

'Almost every job will have an AI tool that will allow an employee to do their job better, but that requires extensive training,' one expert says.

10 Solutions to Address Workforce Shortages

Find out how top healthcare executives have developed solutions for their workforce shortages.

Must Reads

Nurses assaulted by patients called an 'under-reported epidemic' — The Bulletin
Immersive virtual reality simulations aid nursing students — Marquette Today
Caring Family Health Nurse Practitioners primary care opens doors to the public — The Daily Orange
A Rutland, Vermont, startup created a virtual reality tool to train nurses in emergency responses — VT Digger
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to pay $15M in lawsuit from nurses — MSN

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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor