Nursing

Nursing is a healthcare profession that focuses on the care of individuals and their families to help them recover from illness and maintain optimal health and quality of life.

Nursing Profession

In most countries throughout the world, the practice of nursing is regulated by national or state law to keep the practice standards high. As such, an individual wishing to enter and continue in the profession is required to pass certain education and training requirement set by the government.

Nursing Specializations

History of Nursing

Neonatal Nursing

Pediatric Nursing

Roles of a Nurse

Nursing Healthcare Profession

Mental Health Nursing

Nursing Career

Workplace of a Nurse

Latest Nursing News and Research

New debriefing model strengthens nurse empowerment and clinical training

To date, many of the methods used in clinical simulation have focused primarily on assessing technical skills and compliance with medical standards, often from a generic, interprofessional perspective.

3 Nov 2026

Study highlights overlooked pain from diabetes-related foot ulcers

Diabetes-related foot ulcers are often associated with numbness in the feet. According to patients, the fact that these ulcers can also cause severe and unpredictable pain does not receive sufficient attention within the healthcare system, according to a doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

3 Nov 2026

Nurses need more visible roles in the modern 'One Health' governance

Nurses may be one of the most important parts of the health care workforce – yet their contribution is overlooked, according to a new paper examining the profession's place in the growing 'One Health' movement to connect human, animal and environmental health.

3 Nov 2026

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology highlights key role of clinical research in advancing men's cancer care

Every November, millions worldwide grow mustaches and join Movember, a global movement launched in 2003 to spark conversations about men's health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

3 Nov 2026

Could GLP-1 drugs help women with PCOS beyond weight loss?

A scoping review of 28 studies suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve androgen levels and menstrual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), alongside their established metabolic benefits. Evidence for improved ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes remains limited, and the researchers could not determine whether reproductive benefits result directly from the drugs or from weight loss and improved metabolic health.

1 Nov 2026

Mount Sinai ranks third globally among the world's smartest hospitals

The Mount Sinai Hospital has been ranked No. 3 in the world on Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals" list, rising two places from No. 5 last year and maintaining its No. 1 ranking in New York State for the second consecutive year. Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West ranked No. 7 in New York State on the same list.

30 Oct 2026

Research addresses critical gap in nonverbal palliative nursing decisions

Flinders University research published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has examined how specialist palliative care nurses navigate these complex decisions, and found they draw on clinical expertise, ethical judgement, close observation and family engagement to guide care during a patient's final days.

30 Oct 2026

Premature infants show altered cerebellum growth and developmental trajectories

A new study reveals that when a baby is born prematurely, their cerebellum, the part of the brain with a critical role in motor function, language and cognition, grows and develops in a different way than it would if the baby remains in utero full term.

29 Oct 2026

Nicotine pouches gain rapid popularity among adult tobacco users

A national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the United States between 2021 and 2024 among adult tobacco users.

28 Oct 2026

NCCN releases first-ever guide for cancer caregivers

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States responsible for guidelines that patients and providers rely on worldwide to improve outcomes-published its first-ever NCCN Guidelines for Patients focused specifically on how to support loved ones with cancer.

27 Oct 2026

Could a few days of annual extreme heat raise dementia risk?

Extreme outdoor heat is associated with higher dementia risk, especially in socially vulnerable areas, emphasizing the need for targeted community strategies.

27 Oct 2026

Understanding the symptoms and treatments of pelvic organ prolapse

The pelvic floor is a layer of muscles and connective tissues that supports the uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina and rectum. The pelvic floor supports the organs in your pelvis from underneath, almost like a hammock.

26 Oct 2026

Mindfulness curriculum strengthens self-care and leadership skills among nursing students

A new study demonstrates that embedding short, asynchronous mindfulness practices into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curricula effectively reduces stress, combats burnout, and builds essential leadership skills.

24 Oct 2026

Brain-computer interface enables unresponsive ICU patients to control sounds

Unresponsive ICU patients in a new Columbia study were able to raise and lower the frequency of a beeping tone with their minds, via noninvasive EEG electrodes that recorded and translated their brainwaves.

23 Oct 2026

Community health workers help patients piece their lives back together

For Georgieanna Pierre-Paul-who wants everyone to call her Gee-the most important part of her job may be a comfortable pair of shoes.

22 Oct 2026

Australian study highlights delayed diagnosis in postpartum psychosis care

Women with postpartum psychosis are making repeated pleas for help before receiving a diagnosis, with the first Australian study of their help-seeking experiences finding many contacted health services an average of seven times before getting the care they needed.

22 Oct 2026

Artificial intelligence in stroke rehabilitation: A structured clinical review

Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, and recovery varies substantially across motor, cognitive, communication, and activities-of-daily-living domains, making continuous assessment and individualized rehabilitation essential.

22 Oct 2026

Tenant right-to-counsel program may reduce emergency visits among high-risk populations

Residential evictions are associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly among low-income populations.

21 Oct 2026

Postpartum psychosis symptoms frequently dismissed as standard baby blues

In an interview-based study in the Journal of Advanced Nursing including 15 Australian women diagnosed with postpartum psychosis over the past 10 years, women reported that they made multiple attempts to seek medical help and support, yet they encountered delayed recognition, inadequate assessment and, at times, dismissal or minimization of their concerns.

21 Oct 2026

Machine learning can identify older heart failure patients at risk of losing independence

For older adults with heart failure (HF), leaving the hospital alive does not always mean returning to an independent life. Loss of independence can reduce quality of life, increase caregiver burden, and raise care needs.

20 Oct 2026