ALT Phyllis Lewis, a woman wearing a medal and black outfit, stands beside Dr. Wendy Trueblood Miller, a smiling woman in a black dress, at an indoor event.

ALT Five professionally dressed individuals stand on stage, three wearing medals around their necks, smiling during an award ceremony.

ALT Three nursing students in red IU scrubs practicing intubation on a medical mannequin in a clinical skills lab.

ALT Dr. Jamie Rausch, a smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a green blouse, stands confidently in a library setting.

ALT Research Spotlight graphic from the Indiana University School of Nursing titled “Workplace Instability in Healthcare,” with the subtitle “How instability impacts nurses, patient care, and organizations.” The graphic credits Ryan Page, MSN, RN, and Gregory Carter, PhD, RN.

ALT Research Spotlight graphic titled “Why This Matters.” It states that COVID-19, workforce shortages, and aging populations have intensified instability in healthcare, affecting nurses, patient care, and organizations. Four contributing factors are listed: workforce shortages, staffing inconsistencies, fluctuating workloads, and workplace violence. The review examined 15 studies from 2014–2026 in CINAHL, PsycINFO and PubMed, focusing on hospital and inpatient settings.

ALT Research Spotlight graphic titled “Key Findings.” The review identifies three major impacts of workplace instability in healthcare: emotional and physical toll, including burnout, moral distress, compassion fatigue and intent to leave; patient safety risks, including medication errors, falls, infections and higher mortality; and organizational costs, including high turnover, increased agency staffing and reduced team cohesion.

ALT Research Spotlight graphic titled “The Bottom Line.” Workplace instability in healthcare threatens nurse well-being, patient safety and healthcare sustainability, highlighting the need for systemic solutions. The graphic identifies Ryan Page, MSN, RN, and Gregory Carter, PhD, RN, and includes a citation for their 2026 integrative review.

ALT Dr. Amy Wonder, a smiling woman with curly blonde hair and glasses wearing a black blazer, poses against a red patterned background.

ALT Person in red scrubs with IU logo holds a circular sign reading 'IU ♥ Nurses' wearing blue gloves in a clinical setting.

ALT Six young women from the IU School of Nursing in Bloomington smile and pose around a large red Indiana University logo sculpture inside the Indianapolis International Airport.

ALT Group of 10 people standing indoors, seven women wearing colorful traditional African wraps over red scrubs, flanked by two women and one man in casual attire.

ALT Group of seven smiling women posing in front of signs marking the Equator line in a sunny outdoor setting.

ALT An IU School of Nursing student in red scrubs using a stethoscope to check a simulation manikin's heartbeat during a simulation experience.

ALT SimMan, a simulation manikin, lies on a bed with a stethoscope placed on its chest and wearing sunglasses and a white cap.

ALT Two IU School of Nursing colleagues discuss a simulation experience while being surrounded by computers and a glass window with a simulation experience taking place on the other side.

ALT Dr. Wendy Trueblood Miller holds a trophy and smiles in front of a Sigma Congress 2026 backdrop featuring a city skyline and CN Tower.

ALT Three people standing on a stage with a blue and purple backdrop, Dr. Wendy Trueblood Miller is in the center holding a small award trophy and smiling.

ALT Dr. Wendy Trueblood Miller and her family stand in front of a Sigma Congress 2026 backdrop decorated with blue, white, purple, and silver balloons.

ALT Close-up of a stone monument featuring the Indiana University logo with vibrant red flowers in the foreground.

ALT Three professional women — Dr. Kim Decker, Dr. Kathleen Kent, and Dr. Meg Moorman — smile in individual portrait photos with different backgrounds and outfits.

ALT Dr. Gregory Carter, a man with short dark hair wearing a blue blazer and a light blue shirt against a gray background.

ALT Dr. Kathleen Williamson, a smiling woman with gray hair, stands in a garden surrounded by blooming sunflowers on a sunny day.

ALT Dr. Michele L. Polfuss, a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wearing a maroon blazer and a pearl necklace against a gray background.

ALT Dr. Jennifer Embree, a person with shoulder-length wavy auburn hair, is wearing a dark blazer with a teal blouse and accessorized with layered necklaces in this portrait photo

ALT Three young women pose with Jazzy the Jaguar mascot costume wearing a red shirt outside a building with glass doors.

ALT Group of seven diverse students standing in front of Indiana University School of Nursing sign inside a hallway.

ALT Graphic celebrating IU Day's tenth anniversary on April 22, 2026, featuring bold IU letters and a red banner.