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Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage

Minority Nurse

could face a significant shortage of nurses by 2030. They spoke about wanting to serve their communities, to be there for people during their most vulnerable moments, and to advocate for better health outcomes. Burnout, rising turnover rates, and a wave of retirements have created a perfect storm.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Why L&D Nurses Are Needed: California has approximately 450,000 births annually Growing preference for midwifery-supported births increases the need for collaborative care models The state’s diverse cultural backgrounds require culturally sensitive maternity care Education Requirements: BSN degree standard for hospital-based positions Inpatient (..)

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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million

Nursing Review

million by 2030) WHO states that overall progress still masks deep regional disparities, with around 78 per cent of the worlds nurses concentrated in countries representing just 49 per cent of the global population. While progress has been made to address global nursing workforce shortages (estimated at 6.2

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Leading the Charge

Penn Nursing

And as the only nurse appointed to the advisory committee of the federal government’s Healthy People 2030 initiative, she is committed to keeping macro social determinants central to the conversation. We look at the details: What are the violence levels in their neighborhood, how much discrimination are they exposed to?”

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Nurse advocacy

American Nurse

The numbers and the need Healthy People 2030 calls for the improved health and well-being of those with disabilities. The World Health Organization notes that 25% of the U.S. Public health outcomes can be measured only when the health of the entire community is included.

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Utah Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

“Many of the states that have the lowest healthcare outcomes are states that still have restricted, outdated laws in place that are completely unnecessary, such as retrospective chart review or collaborative contracts where you have to pay fees,” she said. Those fees can be a barrier to an NP being able to practice in the community.”

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The Critical Shortage No One’s Talking About: Nurse Educators

Minority Nurse

The Hidden Crisis: Why Nurse Educators Are More Important Than Ever Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates that the demand for nursing professionals is expected to grow by 9% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth amplifies the need for qualified educators to train new nurses.