Close up of provider writing medical data of hospitalized patient while visiting him at intensive care unit. The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to ...

Two recent studies of nursing homes and home-based care emphasize how communication breakdowns between care team members can undermine patient safety. A Swedish study of 112 assistant nurses in ...

For senior Brynn Savva, the Health Assisting Program at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) has been more than just a class on her schedule. Nursing has turned from a path she was curious ...

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