As cost of living continues to rise, nurses, like many other professionals, are feeling the strain.

Financial insecurity has a significant impact on every aspect of a person's life, and inadequate compensation can be a major driving factor in employee turnover at an organization.

When thinking about the nursing workforce shortage and why it's happening, it's critical that CNOs take a look at compensation.

In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at some facts and figures about nurse compensation in 2025 to get the full picture.

How Much Are Nurses Getting Paid in 2025?

Nurses are overworked and feeling burnt out, and that plus high cost of living pressures is a recipe for increased turnover rates.

Infographic: 8 Tips to Prepare for Immigration Enforcement in Hospitals

CNOs need to take a look at their health system's policies and provide guidance to nurses who might have future interactions with ICE or CBP agents.

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Virtual Nursing is Revolutionizing the Med Surg Unit at Emory Healthcare

The health system's virtual nursing program has morphed quite a bit in the med surg realm, says this nursing science leader.

HL Shorts: Leveraging Professional Development Opportunities to Improve Nurse Retention

Reducing upfront burdens helps nurses take stressors of their plate so they can work on some of the professional pathways they want to pursue, says this nurse leader.