The tradition of nursing in Catholic health care embodies a commitment to providing holistic, compassionate, quality care to all those in need. From nurse executives to nursing assistants in hospitals, long-term care organizations, hospices, and community-based settings, the ethos of service is grounded in the understanding that each person is a treasure, each life a sacred gift, and each human being a unity of body, mind, and spirit.
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Faith Community Nursing & Deans of Catholic Schools of Nursing Networking Call
CHA convenes networking opportunities for both Faith Community Nurses and Deans of Catholic Schools of Nursing to connect and share best practices.
Nursing Articles
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November 2025The SSM Health Jobs accounts have posted thousands of videos, some of which have gone viral. -
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October 2025'They feel like they're being listened to': Metrics point to success for Providence initiatives that center birthing patients' voices
Two programs at Providence Swedish are designed to ensure that patients are educated on childbirth and their wishes are reflected in their care. -
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October 2025Holy Name's nursing school in Teaneck, New Jersey, announces $2 million gift from founding sisters
A pledge from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace will fund four scholarships annually. -
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September 2025At Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Montana, staff's voices propel sustainability efforts
Hospital is one of five across Providence that are among the top 2025 honorees of a national health care organization focused on environmental issues. -
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September 2025CommonSpirit hospitals see greatly improved nurse retention rate after implementing residency program
The system is rolling out the program to most of its 137 hospitals. -
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Fall 2025Rallying Around Rural Care: Hospitals Strive to Deliver Accessible Services
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans — more than 60 million in all — live in rural areas across the country. The striking provider disparity between urban and rural areas in America is one key reason why. While urban areas currently average 31 providers per 10,000 people, rural areas have just 13 per 10,000 residents. And while urban areas boast 263 specialists for every 100,000 individuals, rural areas have only 30 specialists available per 100,000 people, according to the National Rural Health Association. -
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Fall 2024Fostering Teamwork to Promote Harmony in the Workplace
"Everyone brings something with them when they come to work," said Odesa Stapleton, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cincinnati. People are a collection of different work styles, lifestyles, needs and preferences, and it's up to organizations to help them all get along. -
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Summer 2024Framing the Conversation to Build Thriving Long-Term Care
Our nation has a unique opportunity to reimagine long-term care, particularly related to the direct care workforce. Direct care workers — such as certified nursing assistants, home health aides and personal care aides — are the backbone of the long-term care system, delivering hands-on care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. -
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Summer 2024Illuminating New Pathways to Address Global Workforce Challenges
Nestled in the heart of Trento, Italy, against the scenic and peaceful backdrop of the Dolomite Mountains, lies a former chapel at the entrance to research institute Foundation Bruno Kessler. -
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Spring 2024Hiring Untapped Talent: 'Anchor' Organizations Share Ways to Diversify, Localize Workforce
Seventeen health systems across the country — including Bon Secours Mercy Health, CHRISTUS Health, CommonSpirit Health and Providence — signed an "Impact Workforce Commitment" last year to build healthy and equitable local economies through their hiring and workforce development programs and policies.
National Nurses Week
Each year from May 6 to May 12, communities across the country recognize the invaluable work of nurses during National Nurses Week. This day is an important opportunity for Catholic health care to honor nurses for their compassionate, quality care. To honor our ministries' nurses, and to celebrate their gifts and talents, CHA is pleased to be able to share some resources that might be of use in your activities.