Nursing
How a Degree Ladder Can Help Navigate the Complex Maze of College Courses
Some researchers are pushing to better guide students through the bewildering array of courses on offer at most community colleges.
The Nude Video of a 93-Year-Old on Snapchat
A nursing assistant has been fired for participating in what is only the most recent in a string of surreptitious recordings by employees of nursing homes and assisted-living centers.
The (Unwitting) Grandmothers of Snapchat
A review found 35 cases since 2012 in which nursing home or assisted living workers surreptitiously shared photos or videos of residents on social media. At least 16 cases involved Snapchat.
Urgent Care: Protecting Nurses Against Workplace Violence
With cuts in support staff, RNs often find themselves alone with difficult patients, a disaster waiting to happen.
The Fight for Elder Rights
A review of new proposals to put a stop to elder abuse and support the rights of the elderly around the world.
Dude, You Need to Get Into Nursing
How organizations are working to recruit men into a female-dominated field.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Molly Fox, 28, Anthropology
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Study Finds Racial Pay Disparities Among Nurses
Researchers use statistical regression analysis to spot discrimination in an unexpected profession.