The nursing workforce faces a critical shortfall of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses by 2025, exacerbated by high turnover rates and increasing patient care demands.
WSNA has secured equal pay for international nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center, advancing wage fairness in healthcare. Rural hospitals face financial struggles, risking closures.
ANA reintroduced the ICAN Act to address nursing workforce shortages, enhance practice reforms, and support research, emphasizing nursing's vital role in healthcare delivery.
The American Nurses Association reintroduced the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act to enhance nurse workforce development, address shortages, and improve patient care nationwide.
The U.S. CMS updates nursing home survey guidelines for 2025, emphasizing infection control, medication management, and health equity to enhance long-term care standards.
Recent legislation supports reproductive healthcare access for nurses, while labor actions demand improved staffing and wages, highlighting ongoing efforts for equity in nursing compensation.
The ICAN Act aims to enhance healthcare access by allowing advanced practice registered nurses to practice independently, addressing workforce shortages and improving patient care nationwide.
Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans strike over patient safety, staffing shortages, and unsafe working conditions, demanding improved nurse-to-patient ratios and better workplace environments.
Recognizing progress in advancement services addresses nursing faculty recruitment challenges, promoting innovative strategies to enhance teaching and stabilize the nursing education pipeline amid workforce shortages.
Nurses advocated for critical issues at the 2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day, addressing staffing shortages, nurse well-being, and healthcare access in Washington state.