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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Retirement : Another issue is the substantial number of nurses nearing retirement age. Per a 2020 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the average age for a registered nurse (RN) was 52 years old, potentially signaling a large wave of retirements over the next 15 years.

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Critical Nursing Shortage Jeopardizes the Health of our Communities, Pending NYS Bill Can Help

Daily Nurse

This has resulted in large numbers of nurses and other healthcare workers retiring or simply leaving the profession. million healthcare workers by 2026. Source: American Hospital Association ) New York State faces an estimated shortage of more than 39,000 registered nurses by 2030. (

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Multistate Nurse Licensing: What You Need to Know

Scrubs

This comes as the baby boomers are starting to retire and the demand for healthcare services continues to skyrocket around the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for an additional 203,700 new RNs each year through 2026 to fill newly created positions and to replace retiring nurses. As the U.S.

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Labor to begin paying super on paid parental leave in major win for gender equality

Nursing Review

Australian women are set to be thousands of dollars better off by the time they retire, with the government promising superannuation on paid parental leave in a landmark win for gender equality. According to Industry Super Funds, women retire with 30 per cent – or $67,000 on average – less than men.

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How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A speech-language pathologist assists and guides patients to improve their quality of life through better social interaction, educational growth and career opportunities. Some state-specific requirements may depend on the setting you plan to work in , such as education, telemedicine or early intervention. 23 As the U.S.

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Embracing the Adventure: Top 5 Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse in 2024

The Gypsy Nurse

Furthermore, travel nurses may have access to comprehensive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans , and continuing education assistance. will leave the workforce permanently by 2026, while only 1.9M health professionals in the U.S. are expected to fill the gaps.