Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read
15k+ nurses going on strike in NYC Penn In the News NewsNation 15k+ nurses going on strike in NYC Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing discusses nurse outcomes and staffing in New York City hospitals. Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War “Nursing the Revolution” at Penn’s Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing shows the role of nurses in the Revolutionary War. Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged In an opinion essay, Martha A.Q. Curley, Connie M. Ulrich, and Mary D. Naylor of the School of Nursing call for recognition of “the value of nurses and their critical, myriad contributions to the nation’s health.” Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses Penn In the News Health Day Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses K. Jane Muir of the School of Nursing evaluated whether the presence of virtual nurses improves nurse workload and patient care quality. What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal. Load More
Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War “Nursing the Revolution” at Penn’s Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing shows the role of nurses in the Revolutionary War. Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged In an opinion essay, Martha A.Q. Curley, Connie M. Ulrich, and Mary D. Naylor of the School of Nursing call for recognition of “the value of nurses and their critical, myriad contributions to the nation’s health.” Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses Penn In the News Health Day Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses K. Jane Muir of the School of Nursing evaluated whether the presence of virtual nurses improves nurse workload and patient care quality. What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal. Load More
Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Nurses should be supported, not undercut and disparaged In an opinion essay, Martha A.Q. Curley, Connie M. Ulrich, and Mary D. Naylor of the School of Nursing call for recognition of “the value of nurses and their critical, myriad contributions to the nation’s health.” Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses Penn In the News Health Day Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses K. Jane Muir of the School of Nursing evaluated whether the presence of virtual nurses improves nurse workload and patient care quality. What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal. Load More
Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses Penn In the News Health Day Virtual nursing programs may not offload in-hospital nurses K. Jane Muir of the School of Nursing evaluated whether the presence of virtual nurses improves nurse workload and patient care quality. What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal. Load More
What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal. Load More
Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Virtual nursing programs in hospitals fall short of expectations Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. 2 min. read
Fueling the public health revolution Fueling the public health revolution Penn Nursing doctoral students are learning to transform their research into bold public policy, empowered by a prestigious scholars program. 2 min. read
Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout Investing in nurses reduces physician burnout A landmark international study finds that hospitals with better nurse staffing and work environments not only benefits nurses but is significantly associated with less physician burnout and job dissatisfaction. 2 min. read
Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Penn In the News STAT News Proposal to remove advanced nursing from list of ‘professional’ degrees is short-sighted and dangerous Connie M. Ulrich, Marian S. Ware, and Martha A.Q. Curle of the School of Nursing write about the importance of nursing for the U.S. health system and how it will be difficult for nurses to receive financial aid under a new Department of Education proposal.