The nursing profession today is faced with a rising demand for care for an aging Baby Boomer population while simultaneously experiencing shortages related to a lack of educators, workforce geographic ...

A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says. Transition of patients from hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) often results in ...

MOUNT VERNON — Deaconess Illinois Crossroads has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of 17 Illinois hospitals, and one of 529 nationwide, for excellence in nursing communication. Based on ...

Knowing how to communicate with legislators and governing bodies is an essential part of nursing advocacy. When it comes to participation in the legislative process, it's important to identify and ...

Hospital participation in health information communication systems has limited effectiveness in reducing skilled nursing facility admissions for older adults with heart failure, a new study examining ...

Many people in Illinois think nursing school starts with a clean slate. They assume that until classes begin, they are not ...

Rockhurst University is tackling a nursing shortage with accelerated programs like the ABSN, offering fast-track education to ...