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Analysis of NVDRS data identified 1,577 nurse and nursing assistant homicide victims between 2003 and 2022, with most deaths occurring in private residences and frequently involving intimate partners or ex-partners rather than workplace violence.

A scoping review of 23 studies found that nurses most often implemented non-pharmacological postoperative pain interventions but participated less frequently in planning. Wide variation in interventions and outcomes limits conclusions about effectiveness or preferred approaches.

Early detection remains one of the strongest tools against prostate cancer, with localized disease associated with nearly 100% 5-year survival. An oncology nursing review highlights screening, risk stratification, precision medicine, and the expanding role of nurses in education, care coordination, and survivorship support.

Nursing students described being ignored, excluded, belittled, and denied learning opportunities during clinical placements, while facilitators reported similar concerns about workplace culture. A qualitative study suggests these experiences undermine professional identity, increase attrition risk, and weaken the learning environments needed to sustain the nursing workforce.

Fetal macrosomia showed the strongest association with shoulder dystocia in a single-center case-control study of vaginal deliveries. Maternal overweight and diabetes also contributed to risk, while the low event count and retrospective design limit prediction.

Four pending lawsuits challenge state-mandated physician collaboration or supervision requirements for advanced practice clinicians. Plaintiffs allege these arrangements impose unconstitutional financial and professional barriers, but courts have not resolved the claims.