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Addressing the Shortage of Mental Health Nurses: A Critical Imperative

Daily Nurse

Despite their crucial role, workforce surveys indicate that only 46% of licensed registered nurses currently work in psychiatric mental healtha percentage that has remained stagnant over recent years. Projections indicate that shortages will persist until at least 2037, with an anticipated 10% deficit in registered nurses by 2027.

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Study Reveals the Enduring Effects of the COVID Pandemic 

Daily Nurse

Another 610,388 RNs reported an “intent to leave” the workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, and retirement. million licensed RNs in the U.S., with a little over 900,000 licensed practical and vocational nurses. This number represents a portion of the workforce NCSBN would not have expected to leave.

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How to Become a Travel Nurse in Seven Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. If you want to pursue jobs in nursing leadership, consider earning your MSN in Nurse Executive or Nurse Educator. The University of St.