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More Than Care: The Impact of Empathy in Nursing
For generations, nurses have shaped lives far beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics. Their impact touches patients, families, and entire communities, leaving a lasting influence that extends beyond healthcare. Nurses play a vital role in policy, education, and...
5 Ways You Can Step Forward for Nursing This Year
As persistent nursing shortages continue to shape the U.S. healthcare system, it is more important than ever to support and advocate for nurses. Evolving job market dynamics, burnout, and education barriers all play a critical role in limiting the flow of new nurses...
Carrying the Flame: Nightingale Foundation Honors Visionaries
In late August, Nightingale Education Group hosted its annual Flame Forward! conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together collaborators from across the country. During Wednesday’s town hall, Nightingale Foundation...
Nightingale Foundation Launches SPARK Camps to Inspire the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
At the beginning of the summer, Nightingale Foundation successfully launched SPARK Camps in Anchorage, Alaska and Las Vegas, Nevada to engage seventh- to ninth-grade students to become the next generation of healthcare professionals. The SPARK (Students Pursuing...
A Legacy of Impact: Mikhail Shneyder Passes the Torch to Dr. Mary Bittner
Built on a dream and fueled by the mission to empower others through opportunity and access, Mikhail Shneyder, DNEd (hc), MBA, RN, has served as the President of the Board of Directors of Nightingale Foundation since its inception in August 2022. Throughout his...
Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Fund Awardee Spotlights
Continuing its mission to support the next generation of nurses, Nightingale Foundation recently awarded scholarships to two learners on the Nurse Practitioner (NP) MSN track at the Spring 2025 white coat ceremony. This milestone event marks a transition in nursing...
8 Common Nursing Problems and How to Improve the Industry for a Better Future
Learn about the eight most common nursing issues, their underlying causes, and actionable ways to solve them to ensure a future for the nursing industry.
How to Fix the Nursing Shortage in the US: Current Situation at a Glance, Causes, and Actionable Nursing Shortage Solutions
The US healthcare industry is suffering from a shortage of nurses at the local, state, and national levels. The COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing shift in population age trends have worsened the crisis, making it increasingly urgent for all stakeholders to take...
Nurse Retention: Strategies to Retain Nursing Personnel and Reduce Staff Turnover
When considering the current rates of personnel turnover in the medical field, nurse retention has become a priority for employers, stakeholders, and all those involved in the industry. Although it is highly necessary to keep nurses, experienced or otherwise, within...









