Executive Nurse Fellow Profile

Read a profile of Executive Nurse Fellow (2005) Joyce A. Batcheller, D.N.P., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C., F.A.A.N., senior vice president and chief nursing officer for the Seton Family of Hospitals. Batcheller led a Transforming Care at the Bedside project that resulted in better workplace efficiencies, less stress for nurses, improved nurse retention and more nursing time at the bedside. Learn more.

New Studies

Two new studies address key issues in nursing. The first, published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, looks at the impact of nurses’ health on productivity and quality of care. It shares feedback from nurses and hospital managers on how overstressed nurses affect hospital work environments. Read more. A second study, published in the April 2011 issue of Medical Care, looks at the relationship between nurse staffing and patient outcomes. Read more. Both studies were supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Initiative on the Future of Nursing Launches Web site

The Web site for the Initiative on the Future of Nursing’s Campaign for Action features success stories on research, education, leadership and workforce; the latest research and data; nursing news; and much more. Visit the Web site and sign up for e-updates.

Read Past Issues of Sharing Nursing’s Knowledge

Read previous and archived issues of this newsletter, including a recent story examining the impact of health care reform on nursing, and a profile of Sheila Burke, who is heading a strategic advisory committee of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. Visit the home page for Sharing Nursing’s Knowledge.

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