Nurses are described as the backbone of the American health care system, and too few can endanger patients and community health.

An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.

Staff at Maine Health say the six-week program aims to help fill staffing gaps at rural health care facilities throughout Maine with skilled caregivers.

The largest and longest nurse strike in New York City history concluded last month. A rank-and-file nurse leader writes in ...

After weeks of nurses picketing in the freezing cold, New York City nurses concluded their biggest-ever strike last month.

Moral injury remains prevalent among critical care nurses, with newer nurses at the highest risk of developing symptoms, ...

Franklin County is accepting applications for its 2026 Nursing Scholarship program. Up to six one-time scholarships of $2,500 may be awarded to Franklin County high school seniors pursuing a career ...

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released the first national framework outlining measurable workplace standards for surgeons, aimed at improving surgeon well‐being, patient safety, and ...

Nursing contract negotiations at UPMC have focused on the nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses face workload and staffing concerns ...

Their job is to protect, promote, and restore human health and lives, but healthcare workers believe that their own use of alcohol and illegal drugs reduces the quality of care they provide to ...

Their job is to protect, promote, and restore human health and lives, but health care workers believe that their own use of alcohol and illegal drugs reduces the quality of care they provide to ...

The toughest jobs in the U.S. include firefighters, construction workers, and nurses. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 21 percent believe working in mining or oil is one of the most gruelling ...