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Healthcare workforce development is strongest when it opens doors for students who may otherwise struggle to afford trai...
09/03/2026

Healthcare workforce development is strongest when it opens doors for students who may otherwise struggle to afford training.

Supporting candidates from underserved areas can also improve the chances that future nurses and physical therapists remain connected to communities where access is limited.

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi alumna hopes to ease the path for students pursuing careers in health care.

Nearly 1.15 million people hold active RN licenses but are not currently working as nurses, reinforcing the argument tha...
09/01/2026

Nearly 1.15 million people hold active RN licenses but are not currently working as nurses, reinforcing the argument that retention may be as urgent as expanding the pipeline.

Bringing experienced nurses back will require addressing the working conditions that pushed many away in the first place.

Nearly 1.15 million registered nurses (RNs) with active licenses are not working as nurses, announced National Nurses United (NNU). NNU reached this number by comparing the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released on May 15, with data covering the same period from the National Council of the...

AI is already reducing time spent on documentation, data reconciliation, and routine order entry, creating more room for...
08/27/2026

AI is already reducing time spent on documentation, data reconciliation, and routine order entry, creating more room for medication management and patient follow-up.

The workforce opportunity is to redirect skilled pharmacy staff toward higher-value work rather than simply increasing output expectations.

Two pharmacy owners share real-world strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to boost efficiency, expand clinical capacity, and elevate patient care.

States argued that excluding several licensed healthcare professions from the higher loan category could deepen shortage...
08/25/2026

States argued that excluding several licensed healthcare professions from the higher loan category could deepen shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The workforce question goes beyond how many students want to enter these fields—it is whether they can afford to complete the required education.

What role should employers play in keeping those pathways open?

New York, Arizona, North Carolina, Kentucky and Nevada are among the states challenging a rule that limits federal student loans for graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and more.

08/19/2026

Clinical lab vacancy rates have improved from pandemic-era peaks, but they remain elevated while retirements continue rising across most laboratory departments. The pressure is increasingly structural: too few graduates are entering the field as experienced professionals take critical knowledge with them.

Vacancy rates, burnout, and a shrinking talent pipeline are reshaping how laboratory leaders operate. Here's what the data shows, and how forward-thinking labs are responding.

The overall NCLEX-RN pass rate reached 74.4% in the first half of 2026, already exceeding the full-year 2025 rate of 69....
08/17/2026

The overall NCLEX-RN pass rate reached 74.4% in the first half of 2026, already exceeding the full-year 2025 rate of 69.1%. That rebound is encouraging for employers waiting on newly licensed nurses, but converting stronger exam performance into bedside capacity still depends on efficient hiring and onboarding.

NCLEX pass rates climb to 74.4% in the first half of 2026, surpassing 2025 and showing gains for U.S. and internationally educated candidates.

08/12/2026

A Colorado medical center covered training costs for seven participants in exchange for a two-year employment commitment, and all seven remained with the organization after graduating. That model puts the spotlight on upskilling current employees as a practical alternative to competing endlessly for the same limited talent.

MedCerts' Surgical Tech program quickly turns learners into job-ready STs, helping fill workforce pipelines for hospitals.

Bucks County Community College’s practical nursing program has maintained a 98% average NCLEX pass rate over the past fi...
08/10/2026

Bucks County Community College’s practical nursing program has maintained a 98% average NCLEX pass rate over the past five years, including a 100% pass rate for last year’s class. Strong licensure outcomes give employers greater confidence that graduates can move from education into open roles without unnecessary delays.

Bucks County Community College graduated 28 practical nursing students July 1. The program boasts a 98 percent NCLEX pass rate.

The strongest specialty growth strategies begin with unmet needs already visible in the pharmacy’s patient population. A...
08/05/2026

The strongest specialty growth strategies begin with unmet needs already visible in the pharmacy’s patient population. A phased approach can reduce risk: start with specialty dispensing, learn the market, then add infusion capabilities as volume and infrastructure mature. Building one disease area, medication, and provider relationship at a time creates a more sustainable path than trying to scale everything at once.

Specialty dispensing and infusion services offer real opportunity—but the path requires careful planning, sequencing, and the right resources.

Rural health systems face an especially difficult retention challenge, where competitive pay, professional isolation, an...
08/03/2026

Rural health systems face an especially difficult retention challenge, where competitive pay, professional isolation, and limited development opportunities can compound existing shortages. Cross-system networks, flexible licensure, and virtual support can help smaller facilities compete for (and keep) nursing talent.

Nearly half the nursing workforce might be gone in five years. Here's how CNOs should prepare.

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