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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million

Nursing Review

In the five years since the first SoWN report, nurses have played a vital role in responding to multiple global crises and health challenges, yet support for the nursing workforce has been inconsistent and slow, he said.

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Why Are Nurses Quitting?

Post University

In the wake of a global pandemic, the nursing shortage has reached crisis levels. High levels of burnout and excessive stress on the job have resulted in nurses quitting across many specialty areas, leaving a void in the healthcare field that is hard to fill without qualified candidates. and 37% in 2023, depending on the state.

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

Registered Nursing

By aligning your education with the state’s most critical needs, you can maximize your career potential while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery in California.

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The Crucial Importance of Diversity in the Nursing Field

Diversity Nursing

This comfort can lead to more effective communication, greater trust, and, ultimately, better health outcomes. When Nurses understand the cultural nuances and unique needs of different patient populations, they can provide more personalized and effective care.

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The Relentless School Nurse: There Are 7 School Nurses for 8300 Students at 17 Locations in Moses Lake, WA

The Relentless School Nurse

Her unwavering commitment to student safety shines through as she grapples with the implications of these staffing shortages on health outcomes. What could I have done to change the outcome? Before her message, you’ll find a link to a newscast featuring insights from both Liz and the student’s mother.

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

Minority Nurse

While much of the world has moved forward from the pandemic, the healthcare industry grapples with a significant shortage. The growing and less discussed shortage of nurse educators extends beyond the well-known nursing shortage. This critical gap threatens the future of nursing itself.

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Transforming the Workforce

Penn Nursing

As a first-generation American, this scholarship allows me to reduce my financial burden and focus on achieving my dream of helping underserved communities receive critical care needed to reduce perinatal health disparities and help address nursing shortages.