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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

Here are some of the main causes: More nurses retiring The youngest Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65 in 2029, bringing the percentage of Americans of retirement age to around 20%, compared to only 14% in 2012. In some states, four patients per nurse is the maximum for emergency care.

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law 

Daily Nurse

Championed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for many years and a key legislative priority for the association in 2024, the Emergency Medical Services for Children program will continue to support emergency departments after President Biden signed the bill reauthorizing EMSC’s funding through 2029.