Articles tagged as: nurses
October 26, 2022
Volunteers deliver appreciation kits for Indiana's night shift nurses
WGU Indiana has launched its 10th consecutive Night Shift Nurse campaign to recognize Hoosiers in the healthcare industry.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2022
As nurses demand higher pay, nursing homes and staffing agencies clash on the price
Amid a nursing shortage, nursing homes are relying on staffing agencies for help — but they're charging more for their services. Agencies say it's simply supply and demand. Nursing homes say they're being gouged. And the nurses themselves just want to make more money.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Ivy Tech, Beacon Health partnership aims to combat nursing shortage
Starting this fall, nursing students at Ivy Tech can enroll in the Beacon Scholars program, which offers tuition assistance, living stipends and future employment at Beacon facilities.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2022
Indiana lawmakers consider easing of nursing school rules
A proposed loosening of Indiana’s regulations on nursing education programs is advancing in the Legislature, with supporters saying the step is needed to help address a statewide nursing shortage.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
Care packages show support of night shift healthcare workers
Nearly 2,500 nurses and healthcare workers across Indiana who work the night shift will receive care packages from WGU Indiana as a reward for in recognition of their hard work.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2021
Amid Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Nurses Face Increasing Risk Of Burnout
The U.S. was dealing with a shortage of nurses even before the pandemic. Now, with COVID-19 hospitalizations rising once again, there's concern that nurses on the frontlines are at even greater risk of burnout.
Read MoreJune 2, 2021
Eskenazi Nurse Helps Neurosurgery Clinic Work Smoothly
An Eskenazi Health nurse in the neurosurgery clinic has earned a reputation for going above and beyond in her care for patients.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Health Workers Face Tough Parenting Choices Due To COVID-19
Bryce and Brittanny Budimir both work on the front lines of the pandemic. Because of the risks they face in their jobs, the they decided in mid-March to send their three young children to live with their grandparents.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2020
Hoosier Nurses Working Hard Amid Protection Concerns
Up until Tuesday, the CDC advised health care workers to use masks which filter out 95 percent of airborne particles. But, due to a shortage, it's now saying nurses can use simple surgical masks.
Read MoreMay 28, 2018
Community-UIndy Nursing Program Aims To Fill Gap
An award from the Health Resources and Services Administration will allow Community Health to expand a partnership with the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing. The school will add a first of its kind minor in primary care.
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