Changing nurse licensing examinations: media analysis and implications of the Canadian experience

Aim This study examines perceptions of the implementation of National Council Licensing Examination in Canada through a content analysis of articles in the media. Background Public opinions of nur… Abstract Aim This study examines perceptions of the implementation of National Council Licensing Examination in Canada through a content analysis of articles in the media. Background Public opinions of nursing in...

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Press Release Archive | News & Media | St. Mary’s Medical Center

Mountain Health hospitals implementing no visitation policy in response to community spread of COVID-19 Huntington, WV — As part of its commitment to the health care of the community, as well as the safety of patients and employees, Mountain Health Network (MHN) is implementing a no visitation policy for both Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC)...

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HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer

Englewood, CO, August 29, 2020 –(PR.com)– Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement, quality, patient safety, fiscal responsibility, and the overall patient...

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International Council of Nurses calls for ethical recruitment process to address critical shortage of nurses

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) calls on governments to monitor and publish data on nurse migration and adhere to World Health Organization (WHO) standards for ethical international recruitment. As the world faces a potentially catastrophic shortage of nurses over the next decade, ICN has published a position statement[1] on international career mobility and ethical nurse recruitment. ICN Chief Executive...

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