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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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Nursing Shortage Crisis

SelfCare for HealthCare

The country may see a nursing shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025 if healthcare stakeholders and federal leaders do not take action to address the dwindling workforce, according to a report from McKinsey & Company. million nurses. Email lthieman@leannthieman.com.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Nurses are essential to healthcare, yet nursing shortages have persisted for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these shortages to crisis levels, with demand for nurses outpacing supply in nearly every region. What’s Causing Nursing Shortages? million registered nurses nationwide.

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The Nursing Shortage: Foreign-Educated Workers Aren’t a Long-Term Solution

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Demand for nurses in the United States is expected to grow to 3.3 But without quick action to replenish the nursing workforce, analysts project a potential shortfall by 2025 of 10% to 20% or as many as 450,000 RNs. million within this decade. This response must include both immediate action.

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To Build the Workforce, We Need More Nurse Educators

Nurse.com

The nursing shortage has always gotten attention, but the faculty shortage much less so. Full-time positions for nurse educators aren’t the only ones sitting vacant, however. “The Efforts to alleviate the nursing shortage must focus on addressing the nurse faculty shortage as a priority,” she said.

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Why Go Online for Nursing Education?

Northeastern State University

A gap between supply and demand has created a widespread call for highly trained nurses, leading to the growing popularity of online RN to BSN programs. The healthcare industry is glaringly aware of the nursing shortage. South Carolina has the fewest nurses per 1,000 people at only 7.89. with no signs of slowing down.

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‘Hunger games for nurses’: expert calls for national approach to tackle shortages

Nursing Review

Australia needs a federally coordinated approach to address chronic nursing shortages in hospitals instead of a statewide push to lure staff using paid incentives, according to a nursing expert. to pay off HECS debts for nurses who graduate into the state's rural health service. "To