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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. This could impact their retirement timeline, making them leave the profession earlier than they’re financially ready.

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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

Burnout, rising turnover rates, and a wave of retirements have created a perfect storm. According to recent data from the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , the U.S. could face a significant shortage of nurses by 2030.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Longer lifespans extend the period when patients need care, intensifying demands on an already strained healthcare system and worsening the nursing shortage. In 2022, the median age of employed registered nurses was 46 years old, and more than 25% of all RNs say they will retire or leave the nursing field within the next five years.

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The Healing Power of Animals: Reducing Stress in Patients and Nursing Students

Amercan Journal of Nursing

I currently have three registered rabbits—along with one retired old lady rabbit and two new babies that will hopefully become the next generation of therapy rabbits. My passion for animal therapy has transferred to many different areas of my life, most notably my passion for nursing education. The stress of nursing students.

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How to Fix the Nursing Shortage and Address Burnout: Veteran Nurse Leader Has the Answers

Daily Nurse

Anne Dabrow Woods has incredible insight into nursing as a practicing critical care nurse practitioner and nursing educator with over 39 years of experience and counting. How long have you been in nursing, and what are some of your roles during that time? Or some people left the profession together.

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15 Reasons Why Nursing Positions Are in Abundance

Registered Nursing

In many parts of the world, the baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age. Older adults often have more complex healthcare needs, making the demand for skilled nursing care, both in hospitals and long-term care facilities, essential.

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What Nursing Career Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?

Post University

For one, you could get your nursing education in stages, allowing you to hold a job in the field while you continue your studies. Also, nursing could allow you to work in a variety of locations and environments. Finally, nursing is a rewarding career choice. It allows you to help others and impact their lives.

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