Nurses have a lot of responsibility, including the assessment and care of patients. There are times when decisions are made without a doctor's supervision. Because people's lives are on the line, it ...

When Kathleen Mikos, RN, MSN, vice president of patient care, chief nursing officer, came to Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL, she couldn't shake the sense of déjà vu when she found that ...

With the rise in high-deductible health plans, patients are shouldering a greater portion of the cost of their medical care. As payment responsibility falls increasingly to the patient, it’s vital for ...