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Is Nursing Heading for Collapse?

Daily Nurse

This American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reviewed a nursing workplace survey from 2022. It indicated that the median age of a registered nurse is 46 and estimated that a quarter of nurses plan to retire or leave the profession over the next five years [5]. This is detrimental to patient safety.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Faculty shortage: According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nursing schools turned away nearly 92,000 qualified applications of prospective students for baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs in 2021. million registered nurses nationwide.

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Selecting a Nursing Program to Advance Your Career

American Nurse

The COVID pandemic and economic uncertainty post-pandemic negatively impacted nursing education program enrollments. An annual survey of 974 institutions, conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), revealed a decrease in nursing program enrollments for the first time in recent history (AACN, 2023).

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) , the current shortage of RNs in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 194,500 average annual openings for registered nurses, and nurse employment will grow 9% through 2030. is expected to continue trending upward.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

“The DNP degree offers APRNs and other nurses seeking top leadership and organizational roles the education and opportunity to implement evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership where they practice.”. They’re needed in practice and educator roles. Salary for DNP Nurses. According to the U.S.

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As Nursing School Enrollment Declines, Healthcare Staffing Concerns Rise

Health Leaders | Nursing

On top of that nursing schools nationwide turned away more than 78,000 qualified applications—not applicants— in 2022 largely because of shortages of clinical placement sites, faculty, preceptors, and classroom space, as well as budget cuts, according to AACN. from 2021 to 2022, continuing a downward trend that began in 2013.

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Nurses Are Closing Gaps in Care of LGBTQ Patients

Nurse.com

They also will see patients alongside preceptors and care for patients independently. This topic is constantly evolving, requiring healthcare professionals to continually need education on this topic. In its first year, 2020, two NPs received fellowships.