WSNA Secures Equal Pay for International Nurses
In a major win for workplace equity, the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) has ensured international nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma receive equal pay.
This move could pave the way for broader wage fairness in healthcare.
Workplace Dispute Sparks Ethical Debate
A Reddit-fueled debate on nurse work-life balance made waves this week.
A Newsweek report covered a case where a nurse refused to take an extra shift, leading to a colleague’s termination.
The discussion highlights growing tensions over work-life balance in the profession.
Trump’s MAHA Commission Targets Chronic Illness
President Donald Trump has launched the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm.
The initiative aims to tackle rising chronic illnesses, particularly among children, and could shape future healthcare policies.
Rural Hospitals in Financial Trouble
Rural healthcare is at risk as half of America’s rural hospitals are running at a loss, with 432 facilities in danger of closing, according to The Chartis Group’s latest study.
This could mean increased patient loads for nurses in affected areas.
New Tax Credit for Nurse Preceptors
Representative Jennifer Kiggans has introduced the PRECEPT Nurses Act, offering a $2,000 tax credit to nurses who mentor students.
This bipartisan effort aims to combat the ongoing nursing shortage by incentivizing experienced professionals to guide the next generation.
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