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Address the nursing crisis by transforming nursing care model

Becker's Hospital Review

The nursing shortage in the US continues to be fueled by an aging population in need of care, baby boomer retiring nurses, and new entrants in the nursing profession, many of whom leave the workforce after a short period of time.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

The most significant challenge facing nursing today is the shortage of nurses ( source ). The nursing shortage results from multiple factors, including low enrollment in nursing programs, a lack of nursing school faculty, and a significant segment of the nursing workforce nearing retirement age.