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The Trump administration has officially eliminated the federal 24/7 RN staffing mandate for nursing homes, a move that’s sending shockwaves through the long-term care industry, nurses, residents, and families across the United States. Under the rule originally finalized in 2024, every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home would have been required to have a registered nurse […]

As the U.S. healthcare landscape continues to evolve, a series of new hospital mergers, partnerships and system expansions are reshaping patient care and opening doors for international nurses seeking U.S. employment. For global RNs, knowing where health systems are growing can be a strategic advantage in planning a move, targeting employers and navigating the U.S. […]

Sutter Health reduced nurse documentation burden by 400,000 EHR clicks per day with Epic optimization. Here’s how smarter workflows support retention and why international nurse recruitment is becoming essential for U.S. hospitals. U.S. hospitals are learning a hard truth: you can’t recruit your way out of burnout if the work itself is broken. That’s why […]

The U.S. Department of Education has quietly made a move that could significantly impact the future of nursing education, nursing careers, and the international nurse workforce planning to practice in the United States. According to recent reports, graduate nursing has been removed from the federal list of “professional degree” programs as the Department begins implementing […]

In today’s US healthcare systems, technology is both a blessing and a challenge. The introduction of electronic health records (EHRs) was once celebrated as a turning point replacing stacks of messy paper charts with standardized, digital documentation. But for many nurses, both local and international nurses coming to work in America, these new systems created […]

The United States healthcare environment is constantly evolving and with nearly 400 health systems nationwide, opportunities for international nurses have never been greater. For healthcare professionals seeking U.S. hospital jobs, understanding how these systems operate is key to finding the right career and employer match. At NurseContact, we specialize in connecting talented nurses worldwide to […]

In recent years, healthcare technology companies have increasingly begun using the phrase “AI nurse” to describe digital tools and automation features. But nursing leaders across the United States are warning that this label could be misleading and even harmful to patients and the nursing profession. For international nurses seeking to work in the U.S., this […]

Northeast Ohio’s healthcare landscape is expanding with exciting news for both patients and healthcare professionals. Amazon’s One Medical has officially partnered with the renowned Cleveland Clinic to open their *first collaborative primary care office in the region, beginning operations on October 29, 2024. This marks a strategic fusion of One Medical’s innovative in-person and virtual […]

In a groundbreaking move that’s making waves across the U.S. healthcare landscape, leading health systems throughout Louisiana have come together to launch MyChart Central, a powerful Epic Systems feature enabling patients to access their medical records securely through a single, unified login no matter which participating provider they visit. This collaborative activation, announced October 9, […]

In the healthcare world, the saying “No margin, no mission” holds true especially for hospitals and health systems facing unprecedented financial and workforce pressures. Across the U.S., leaders committed to serving their communities know that strong finances are the backbone of delivering exceptional patient care. But today, the margin is under strain. Rising operational costs, […]