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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The glass exterior of the N.Y.U Langone Health building, with a broken circle around the word "N.Y.U" on the signage.

Nursing union accuses NYU Langone of understaffing

Even after a health department visit, short-staffing grievances continue to pile up as the hospital denies the union’s allegations.
Tori Morales, Editor-at-Large September 12, 2023

Understaffing at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is putting intensive care patients at risk and violating state law, according to the hospital’s nursing union.  The union,...

The exterior view of a building with three N.Y.U. banners that read “N.Y.U. Meyers”, “N.Y.U. Dentistry” and “N.Y.U. Engineering.”

Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee

Students in NYU’s nursing program are petitioning to end a policy that charges students a $150 fee when they miss clinical practice sessions, regardless of whether their absence is due to health issues.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor March 23, 2023

NYU nursing students are calling for the university to eliminate a policy that requires them to pay a $150 absence fee for missed clinical practice sessions. A petition started...

An illustration of a woman with her eyes closed laying down against a red background. Numerous connectors and cords are attached to her face via white patches.

Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds

The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2022

One in five people who survive cardiac arrest have conscious lucid experiences during the episode, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU’s Grossman School...

A study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found a correlation between COVID-19, sleep insufficiency and poor mental health among nurses. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress

The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

Researchers from a NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing study are calling for immediate action to support nurses during current and future pandemics. The group found increased rates...

Protect Black Girls Before It’s Too Late

Protect Black Girls Before It’s Too Late

Black girls and women are failed every day that society continues to neglect and ignore them.
Chinenye Onyeike, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

Samaya Dillard was a seven-year-old black girl from Sacramento. In December of 2013, Dillard’s second-grade teacher dragged her by her chair outside into the cold and made her...

Employees walk in Langone Medical Center.

[UPDATE] Langone hospital takeover resumes

Stephanie Grella, Contributing Writer October 2, 2014
The judge handling the nurses' lawsuit against Langone Medical Center has thrown out the case, leading Langone to stay on with its deal with Long Island College Hospital.
File Photo

Langone backs out of hospital agreement

Stephanie Grella, Contributing Writer September 23, 2014
NYU Langone is no longer purchasing Long Island College Hospital due to a lawsuit outcome that forces them to hire back nurses.
SUNY nurses take legal action against NYU Langone

SUNY nurses take legal action against NYU Langone

Luxi Peng, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014
NYU Langone is unable to fire nurses from a former SUNY hospital due to a temporary restraining order.
 Study concludes impact of Sandy evacuation on nurses

Study concludes impact of Sandy evacuation on nurses

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor September 2, 2014
A recent study found that nurses at NYU Langone work in stressful conditions.
File Photo by Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Older nurses favored over recent graduates for employment

February 5, 2014
A new study conducted by an NYU nursing professor and a SUNY-Buffalo nursing professor found that newly graduated nurses are having a difficult time finding jobs.