Texas Health Resources has named Julie Balluck, DNP, MSN, RN, as its next chief nurse executive, effective Feb. 23.

The effects of a shortage of anesthesiologists could be improved if specially trained nurses were allowed to provide anesthesia care — something they do in the United States, nursing advocates say.

Currently, certified registered nurse anesthetists provide a large percent of anesthesia services nationwide annually, especially in rural areas. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 38% ...