Coalition Seeks to Classify Nursing as a STEM
A new coalition of nurses, universities, and nurse advocacy groups is preparing to submit a petition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encouraging the department to reclassify nursing as a Science, Technology, Engineering,...
Building a Care Team with Respect and Relationships
Bahaa Barsoum, R.N., has an uncanny ability to see great potential in people, even when they don’t see it in themselves.
The director of nursing (DON) at A.G. Rhodes Health and Rehab in Atlanta, GA, says it’s...
New National Survey Shows Double Digit Pay Increases for Caregivers
A new national report found that the national average hourly rate for CNAs and RNs increased by over 10% from 2021 to 2022, with virtually all titles showing significant salary jumps credited to the...
The ROI of Workforce Development
This new article by Dr. Robyn Stone, Senior VP of Research at LeadingAge, and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. This article is especially timely in the midst of our workforce shortage...
Ziegler CFO Report on Employee Compensation
On March 11, Ziegler released its latest CFO Hotline report, centered this time on employee compensation. Notably, this is the first time since 2013 that Ziegler has surveyed on this information. Key takeaways include...
Targeting Millennials: Retention And The Millennial Mindset (Part 3)
Note: This is the third installment in a three-part series. For more on working with the Millennial generation, read the rest of our Targeting Millennials articles.
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How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America
The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently released a report “How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America”. Read More HERE.
New LeadingAge Workforce Crisis Resource Document
LeadingAge advocates can access a new resource, a “Workforce Crisis: American Needs Caregiving Professionals Now” two-page document that provides updated statistics on the population of the United States that is rapidly aging, and the steadily...
NEW ACTION ALERT: Support Legislation to Help Attract, Recruit, Retain Long-Term Care Workers
Please take action and urge your U.S. representatives to cosponsor the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act (H.R. 7929). Introduced by Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Danny Davis (D-IL), this bill would provide...
KSU Virtual Health Career Meet-Up
Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This free networking event is intended to bring employers and students together to facilitate connections in the health, fitness and wellness fields. Some students may be...
Article on Surgeon General’s Advisory on Burnout
An article summarizing key points relevant to LeadingAge members from the Surgeon General’s advisory on health care worker burnout can be found here.
LeadingAge Kansas Workforce Commission
You have heard about our Commission, now learn more about their work and who sits on our Commission. If you are interested in being part of it, please let Dana know.