To submit a legal/professional question for future consideration, write to the editor at lstokowski@medscape.net (include "Ask the Expert" in the subject line). State laws give nurses the legal ...

Nursing students have been urged to acquire practical life-saving skills to enhance emergency response and improve healthcare outcomes, as experts described Basic Life Support (BLS) as a critical ...

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has released the 2026 edition of its Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, introducing Access, Connection, and ...

A practice-ready nurse is one who can make consistent, effective clinical judgements, and know when to ask for assistance, says this nursing leader. As CNOs focus on recruiting and retaining new ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

The post master's DNP is designed to build upon prior learning acquired through an MSN program. The focus of Miami’s DNP program is to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in ...

The authors compare advanced practice providers’ education, training, scope of practice, and quality of care with that of physicians. A framework is essential to promote team-based primary care. Nurse ...

Psychosocial care is considered an important component of quality cancer care. Individuals treated for cancer can experience biologic or physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical consequences (eg, ...

In late June, the Ontario Government announced that it is consulting with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. The ...