Registered Nursing

APRIL 18, 2025

Notably, the registered nurse (RN) vacancy rate surged by 81% in 2021 , reaching 13.9%the This shortage has led to hospitals closing beds that are needed due to a shortage of nursing staff. For licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the Cincinnati metro area, this presents a significant opportunity.

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LPN Bedside nursing Licensing Education 52

American Nurse

JULY 10, 2023

Unfortunately, these statistics haven’t wavered much and continue at a time when nurses are retiring and leaving the workforce for various reasons, including fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some bedside nurses are exploring other opportunities within the profession, including leadership positions. April 6, 2021.

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Leadership Bedside nursing Promotion Chief Nursing Officer 76

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Purpose: This EBP project was needed to improve the compliance, competence, and confidence of bedside nurses in the use of CPR using the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program. The American Heart Association’s RQI Program is a groundbreaking new approach to maintaining competence in CPR skills (RQI, 2024).

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LPN Education Bedside nursing Continuing Education 52