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Nursing's bond to patients and link to quality of care are pivotal, as nurses make up more that half of the health care workforce. To improve the quality of hospital care, we must also transform the quality of nursing care at the patient's bedside.

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Why Diversity in the Nursing Workforce Matters

May 7, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

It is essential to have a nursing workforce that will reflect the population of the U.S. so as to deliver cost-effective, quality care and improve patients’ satisfaction and health outcomes, especially among ethnic and racial minorities.

Redesigning Nursing Education

March 1, 2012 | Report

This guide was developed for regional and state nursing leaders who share Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education's vision of nursing education reform that promotes high-quality nursing care, and an increased number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses.

New Jersey Nursing Initiative Leader to Step Down

March 18, 2013 | Story

RWJF leaders applaud Bakewell-Sachs’ work to ensure a nurse will be there for you in New Jersey.

Building a Statewide Nursing Education Framework: Maine's Nursing Student Placement Program

March 7, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

The rural nature of Maine provides unique challenges to the state’s 13 nursing schools when it comes to placing students in their needed clinical hospital rotations.

Meet New Careers in Nursing

February 12, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

This is part of a series introducing programs in the RWJF Human Capital Portfolio.

Funding for Research, Career Development Available to Junior Nurse Faculty Members with PhDs

January 30, 2013 | News Release

RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program Offers Exciting Opportunity for Future Nurse Leaders.

Building an Educational Model that Promotes Competence Through Innovation

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Baccalaureate degree program in nursing pairs online content delivery with simulations and traditional nursing program clinical rotations.

More Nurses Are Advancing Their Education

January 10, 2013 | Story

Survey findings from American Association of Colleges of Nursing show employer preference for hiring new nurses with baccalaureate degrees.

Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s Opportunities

December 28, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post

This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.

Nursing School Enrollment Continues to Increase, Capacity Still an Issue

December 12, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post

Preliminary findings from AACN's annual nursing education survey showing an increase in enrollment in all types of nursing programs from 2011 to 2012.

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