Across the country, hospitals face a shortage of nursing staff. Many hospital executives report difficulty recruiting sufficient numbers of nurses. Over the next 15 years – as the baby boom generation ages and increasing numbers of nurses themselves near retirement – the demand for nurses is projected to significantly outstrip supply.
Date Of Record Release | 2009-09-18 16:30:46 |
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Description | Across the country, hospitals face a shortage of nursing staff. Many hospital executives report difficulty recruiting sufficient numbers of nurses. Over the next 15 years – as the baby boom generation ages and increasing numbers of nurses themselves near retirement – the demand for nurses is projected to significantly outstrip supply. |
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Source | AFSCME |
Keyword | Nurses, LPNs, Hospital workers, Medical technicians |
Selector | Stith |
Date Of Record Creation | 2009-09-18 16:27:05 |
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Date Last Modified | 2009-09-18 16:30:46 |
Language | English |
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