Here is what students and borrowers need to know about the U.S. Department of Education’s new proposed definition of ...

Nurses, social workers and other public health fields are slated to no longer be considered "professional degrees" in 2026, a ...

As of 2022, there were more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States alone. These highly skilled professionals are an indispensable part of our health care system, providing a ...

The Trump administration’s plan to redefine what constitutes a professional degree would exclude nursing and limit access to student loans — outraging national health care groups and leaving nursing ...

4 nurse executives reveal how they are adapting to a challenging healthcare environment. Until COVID-19 turned healthcare on its head, care models had not changed much since the early 20 th century.

Nursing advocates say a proposed rule could worsen a shortage of professionals in the field and lead to worse health outcomes ...

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 2 repealed the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid that the agency adopted in 2024.

According to a survey published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, roughly 100,000 nurses left the health care workforce during the pandemic. Another 800,000 are expected to leave by ...