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The Coming Exodus of RN’s

Empowered Nurses

million registered nurses expected to quit by 2027 means a potential loss of approximately 1.1 million who will move on to other job opportunities or continue their education to become nurse practitioners. The need for nurse practitioners is growing and, according to the U.S. With 25% of our country’s 4.5

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It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Nursing Review

Nurses make up more than 50% of the health workforce and have untapped and under-used skills that would ease the skills gap in our health system. Within this group, nurse practitioners have advanced training and the potential to deliver more services than they’re currently allowed – without the oversight of a GP.

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Budget ’24: What’s in it for nurses and midwives?

Nursing Review

"This Budget contains measures that respect nursing and recognise the unique and valued role that nurses play across the health system in so many settings," Professor Boyd said. Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives stand ready to work to their full scope of practice to complement a stressed and strained medical workforce. "An