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Sanford Health's $3M Nursing Grant Will Help Rural Healthcare 'For Generations to Come'

Health Leaders | Nursing

It also will increase the quality of nurse orientation and the quantity of preceptors in all care settings by updating Sanford’s advanced preceptor curriculum, to include individualized tools, resources, and improved access for long-term care, acute care, and ambulatory nurses serving in rural areas, DeBoer says. “By

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The Most Sought-After Nursing Specialties for 2023

The Gypsy Nurse

This includes patients with chronic illnesses or injuries who do not have the resources or support to be cared for at home and need to be in a long-term care facility. In an LTC setting, you care for patients admitted anywhere from a couple of weeks to months or even years.

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 195,400 RNs will leave the nursing profession from 2021 to 2031. Addressing this predicted nursing shortage will require innovative approaches and the support of well-trained assistive healthcare personnel, including patient care assistants (PCAs).

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Essential Answers for Those Considering a Nursing Career

Scrubs

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of registered nurses is projected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031, with an estimated 195,400 job openings each year. This growth is driven by an aging population, increased emphasis on preventive care, and the need for healthcare services in rural and underserved areas.

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

3 They are often the first line of care for patients and provide assistance with a myriad of basic daily needs. 3 While some CNAs work in hospitals, they’re often hired in long-term care facilities. By the year 2031, an estimated 195,400 RN jobs are expected to open up, as opposed to the 118,600 openings for NPs.