Thu.Dec 26, 2024

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Closing the Nurse Staffing Gap: Why Non-Skilled Support Isn’t the Solution

Empowered Nurses

The nursing shortage is one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare today. A recent article proposes a solution that sounds logical at first: shift tasks away from nurses and onto non-skilled workers or technology-enabled support systems. Obviously, this was not a solution promoted by nurses. This approach risks oversimplifying a complex issue and may even exacerbate the problem.

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Ask a Nurse

Daily Nurse

Everyone seems to know a nurse. Nurses are everywhere. Many people seem to know a nurse, whether it’s a cousin, a neighbor, a close family member, or someone in the broader community. Have a conversation with the average person on the street, and you’ll hear, “ My aunt was a nurse for over 40 years ,” or “ My wife/husband/best friend/godmother/uncle/grandmother is a nurse.” There are over 4 million RNs, LPNs, and APRNs in the U.S., and our presence has an outs

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U of Florida NP training program employs AI avatars

Becker's Hospital Review

In a glimpse at the future of medical training, students in Gainesville-based University of Florida's College of Nursing are learning to collaborate with colleagues and communicate with patients through AI-powered avatars.