During the 1990s, repeated reports of cut-backs in hospital nurse staffing and possible adverse effects on patients became a significant concern of the nursing profession. These reports generated public and media interest, led to Congressional involvement, a report by the Institute of Medicine, and the development of a national research agenda by various agencies of [...]

There is a critical shortage of geriatrics-prepared health care professionals. There are currently about 750 geriatric nurse specialists in the United States compared with a projected need for 25,000 geriatric nurse specialists in the year 2020. Geriatrics needs to join pediatrics as a required element of training for the next generation of health care professionals. [...]

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded an eight year $4.1 million dollar grant to New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN) to extend the significant work of Christine Kovner, PhD, RN, FAAN and Carol S. Brewer, PhD, RN to study newly licensed Registered Nurses (NLRNs) in order to track changes in their careers. The [...]

This purpose of this report is to complete the Report to Congress that was mandated by Public Law 101-508 which required the Secretary to report to the Congress on the appropriateness of establishing minimum caregiver ratios for Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. In addition we secured expert review from a Technical Expert Panel as [...]

Nurse Practitioners are licensed independent practitioners who provide primary and/or specialty nursing and medical care in ambulatory, acute and long term care settings. They are registered nurses with specialized advanced education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of primary care, acute and long term care settings. [...]

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are licensed registered nurses who have advanced study (Master’s or Doctorate degree) in nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialists are expert clinicians in a specialized area of nursing practice. They have a variety of skills to help you deal with your illness and work with your health care team members to provide personalized [...]

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are pleased to present The Regulation and Supply of Nurse Practitioners in Canada. This is the first report to provide contextual information on the history, roles and regulation of the nurse practitioner (NP) profession in Canada with a statistical profile of the [...]

Prior to the late 1980s, North Carolina had no statewide standards for nurse aide training or recognition. Preparation was primarily through on-the-job training, although some nurse aide training programs were offered through community colleges. Subsequent to federal and state legislation, nurse aides working under the supervision of a licensed nurse had to meet training and [...]

Instructions:
• Provide the information requested in (1) through (9) below.
• Have your current or former nurse aide employer complete the back of this form (10) through (14).
• The employer verifying employment history must also provide a letter on Facility/Agency letterhead [see (14)]
• Return the completed renewal form with the Facility/Agency letter and a $20 money order made payable to [...]

(For Certified Nursing Assistants only. Not for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses)
To comply with the Nurse Agency Licensing Act (225 ILCS 510/1-15), you must PRINT and MAINTAIN a copy of the Search By Licensee Name Screen.
The Illinois Department of Public Health’s Illinois Nurse Aide Registry is now available on the Internet. To access the [...]

Purpose Statement
This document serves as a reference to define the role and educational preparation of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and identify applications for this role in perioperative practice.
Role Definition
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN):
“. . . the CNL is a leader in the health care delivery system across all settings [...]

Registered nurses are responsible for a large portion of the health care provided in this country. RNs make up the largest group of health care providers, and are 77 percent of the nurse workforce.1 Historically, RNs have worked predominantly in hospitals; in 2000, 59.1 percent of RNs worked in hospitals. A smaller number of RNs [...]