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A long-debated proposal returns as health systems report record agency spend and a widening gap between bedside demand and licensed supply.
A multi-site review finds modest workflow changes produced outsized safety gains.
The multistate agreement now covers most of the country as mobility demand grows.
District-level vacancies leave many campuses sharing a single nurse.
Nurses describe holding admitted patients for hours in hallway beds.
Programs lean on high-fidelity labs to bridge a persistent placement gap.
New programs pair training with security redesign on high-risk units.
Operators warn of added burden; regulators cite quality concerns.
An internal flexibility model is winning converts among finance leaders.
Virtual support aims to keep small facilities open amid thin staffing.