Work As An RN First. Then Go To NP School.
Before anyone accuses me of being anti-nurse practitioner (NP), let me be clear: I support NPs. I support them enough to worry about what we're doing to the profession.
- October 1,2026 | ISSN 1940-6967
- American Society of Registered Nurses ®
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Feds: $250M Scam Sold Fake Nursing Diplomas To Thousands, Infiltrating Healthcare Without Training
Feds have busted a $250 million scam that sold thousands of fake nursing diplomas to unqualified individuals with no professional training. These fraudulent nurses have now infiltrated the nation’s healthcare system, endangering the lives of vulnerable patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Nurse Sues Hospital After Video Shows Patient Attack In Emergency Room
Surveillance video released months after an attack inside a Miami hospital emergency room shows a patient striking employees before other workers rush in to stop him.
80,000 Nurses Can't Renew Their Licenses After A Cyberattack
A cyberattack took the Alabama Board of Nursing's entire online licensing system offline on September 1, 2026, and it is still down. Staff are processing every application on paper by hand.
CDC Issues Alert On Rabies Exposure, Appropriate Treatment
The CDC is warning that rabies has been on the rise this summer and it is reminding clinicians about how and when to administer treatment, noting that the complex and expensive regimen should be used only when appropriate.
16 Best Schools For Men In Nursing
Sixteen nursing schools were awarded the 2026 Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award. The award recognizes nursing schools and colleges for significant efforts in recruiting and retaining men in nursing, providing men a supportive educational environment and providing education about the contributions men have and make to the nursing profession.
Nurse Performed Exorcism On Elderly Nursing Home Resident
A grand jury report details an alleged exorcism on a resident and concerns about security, staffing and sanitary conditions at a Pa. nursing home. The report stems from a single incident on June 23, 2025, at the county-run facility in Nazareth, which serves medically challenged patients.
US Cancer Mortality Declined 35% Since 1991
Overall cancer mortality rate in the U.S. declined by 35% between 1991 and 2024, according to a progress report. The drop in mortality rate was largely driven by lower smoking rates and a resulting decrease in lung cancer deaths.
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In This Issue
- Work As An RN First. Then Go To NP School.
- Feds: $250M Scam Sold Fake Nursing Diplomas To Thousands, Infiltrating Healthcare Without Training
- Nurse Sues Hospital After Video Shows Patient Attack In Emergency Room
- 80,000 Nurses Can't Renew Their Licenses After A Cyberattack
- CDC Issues Alert On Rabies Exposure, Appropriate Treatment
- 16 Best Schools For Men In Nursing
- Nurse Performed Exorcism On Elderly Nursing Home Resident
- US Cancer Mortality Declined 35% Since 1991
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