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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

The only time you'll likely find a gastroenterologist or neurologist in rural America is if they've retired there. They're using platforms that enable rural residents to meet with specialists online, either from their homes or from telemedicine stations set up at local hospitals, health clinics, or doctor's offices.

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The future of nursing: an analysis of the latest nursing statistics and trends for 2023

Nurse Deck

The current workforce also includes nurses who are almost hitting their retirement age. Rise in telemedicine opens job opportunities for nurses The pandemic has very much changed the way people seek healthcare. Even after the situation has become close to normal, many continue to explore telemedicine and telehealth.

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15 Reasons Why Nursing Positions Are in Abundance

Registered Nursing

In many parts of the world, the baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age. This shortage is influenced by factors such as an aging nursing workforce nearing retirement, limited nursing school capacities, and the demand for specialized nursing roles.