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The Power of Giving: Why Nursing Philanthropy Matters More Than Ever

American Nurse

Dr. Jayne Willis joined the faculty of the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing in August 2021, following her retirement from Orlando Health after a distinguished 40-year career. Before retiring, she served as Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for the Orlando Health system.

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, an estimated 70,000 nurses, including leaders, are expected to retire annually. Martin, C.

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

The preceptor workforce The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey estimated a loss of 200,000 experienced RNs—including experienced preceptors—over a 2-year period; 28% of respondents indicated that they plan to retire in the next 5 years. January 2021. pdf NSI Nursing Solutions Inc. March 2025.

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Iowa Geriatric Nurse Turns to Post University to Further Her Career

Post University

Mariah completed the practical nurse program in 2020 and the associate degree program in 2021, which allowed her to move from CNA to LPN to RN positions at work. She was my greatest inspiration and didnt retire until her 80s. I had this feeling that I needed to do more and learn more. Thats how she was too.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The Retirement Drain The population surge from the baby boomer generation has led not only to a greater number of aging patients but also means that a large portion of the nursing workforce is heading toward retirement – which makes the nurse shortage even more severe. 13 Another study conducted in California correlated an 8.9%

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Thinking Historically

Penn Nursing

2006 Karen Buhler- Wilkerson retires and Julie Fairman, PhD, RN, FAAN assumes role of Director. Lynaugh, RN, PhD, and Archivist Karen Buhler- Wilkerson, RN, PhD. 1990 The Center grants its first fellowships. 1993 The Center hosts the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the History of Nursing in Philadelphia. 2006 Ellen D.

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Empowering Visionaries

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2023 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Don’t Go! She was elected President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) in 2021, following in the footsteps of Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing Antonia M.