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2 federal bills tackle nurse shortages

Becker's Hospital Review

Discover the latest bills introduced in the House of Representatives to address the forecasted nurse shortage, including the NURSE Visa Act

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Observations on nursing shortages

American Nurse

Evans I graduated from my basic nursing program in 1973 (50 years ago!). Just like now, a significant nursing shortage existed then, too. As a matter of fact, I don’t recall a single time in my long career that we weren’t faced with a shortage. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(7).

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Viewpoint: A new hospital funding model could help nursing shortage

Becker's Hospital Review

There is ongoing dialogue about the nursing shortage in the U.S., but part of the conversation may be getting lost, says Olga Yakusheva, PhD, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor.

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How Allina is tackling the nursing shortage

Becker's Hospital Review

Minneapolis-based Allina Health plans to combat the national nursing shortage through various long-term initiatives, including improved orientation programs, developing programs for nurse leadership and establishing an RN residency program.

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Why Arizona could soon have the nation's worst nursing shortage

Becker's Hospital Review

Arizona could have the worst nursing shortage crisis in the nation by 2025 with nearly 28,100 vacancies in roles needed to maintain normal levels of care, according to data from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis.

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6 Creative Strategies To Solve the Nursing Shortage

Nurse.com

We watched as the first wave of nurses opted to retire early or leave the profession to maintain their sanity. During this time, I remember asking other nurses what should be done to help with the impending nurse shortage. Most hospitals eventually adopted the all-BSN staff model, pushing out less educated nurses.

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McNeese launches new program to address nurse shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

McNeese State University is making a push to address the ongoing nurse shortage. Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: KPLC Tags: education medical education nurses nursing staff Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: News Published Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image: