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US Life Expectancy Rose To Highest Level Since Pandemic

Covid dropped from the fourth-leading cause of death to the 10th, according to a CDC report. U.S. life expectancy jumped to 78.4 years last year, the highest it has been since 2019, before the pandemic.

‘Uber For Nursing’: Alarm Over Use Of AI To Aid US Nurses And Healthcare

Report by Roosevelt institutes argues apps encourages nurses to work for less pay and can threaten patient wellbeing.

How To Combat Charting Overload

In my journey as the nurse practitioner charting coach, I’ve uncovered the shared struggles clinicians face with charting overload, which is why I now teach nurse practitioners actionable strategies to regain control of the charting process and restore their work-life balance.

‘It’s Living Hell’: Nurses Say An Addiction Recovery Program Ended Their Careers

Bobbie Sage thought nursing would be her salvation. She was trapped in an abusive relationship with four kids and looking for a steady income.

Desperate Nursing Students Turn To Fixers For Their Clinical Training

Would-be nurse practitioners eager for better preparation have found help in a new cottage industry that shows how a broken system can be fixed.

'Cancer Ghosting' Can Be More Painful Than Treatment, Survivors Say

Chelsey Gomez grew up fiercely independent. Her abusive father left when she was young. She put herself through college, and met her future husband, who'd also grown up amid dysfunction, when they were only 14.

CRNAs Push Back On Anesthesia Reimbursement Policies

Nearing the end of 2024, several insurance companies proposed reducing reimbursements for anesthesia services, particularly claims from certified registered nurse anesthetists.