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The World Is On Edge…

Life of a Nurse

According to RNAO (2021) 1/3 of nurses 50+ years are considering retirement within 2-5 years. The physicians have a significant pattern of retiring, leaving practices, and not entering family medicine. Four main contributors to the nursing shortage summary: Retiring nurses or those choosing to leave the profession.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

of the population in 2022. million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. 1 In 2024, a record 4.1

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Is Becoming an LPN Worth It? Pros vs. Cons of Licensed Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing

LPNs are in constant demand, providing vital support in various healthcare settings, from hospitals to long-term care facilities. While not as lucrative as registered nursing, it offers a stable income, often accompanied by benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

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Minimizing Medical Burnout: Dr Sarah M I Cartwright

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

My father is a retired United States Army veteran with a career focus as a physician assistant, and my mother is an educator. They have successfully led projects to improve access and outcomes in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, primary care centers, and care coordination between acute and long term care.

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. September 14, 2022. July 28, 2022.

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7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

Relias

According to our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , nurses are clear on the top measures that will attract and retain them, including: Higher salaries. Enhanced benefits, such as better retirement plans and childcare discounts. 5 – Consider arrangements with other care facilities and organizations. More flexible work schedules.

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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.