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Is there really a nursing shortage in America?

chrisb6576 asked: I’ve read many reports confirming this, but I’d like to hear from HR managers in hospitals and clinics if there’s really such a shortage. Most of the reports I’ve found are from 2004 which may no longer reflect actual statistics in shortages. If there is a shortage, where and what type of nurses are in need? Thanks.

The Effects of Health Care Reform, or No Reform, on America’s Nurses

Along with insurance issues and patient protections, the documents spelling out the plans for health care reform contain several provisions to increase the supply of nurses and support nursing education and training. What will happen to these provisions–and the future nursing workforce–if reform isn’t passed in the near future? Nursing leaders are clinging to hope, and offering suggestions... 

High Growth Forecasted for the US Drug Delivery Devices Industry Report

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical d industry is available in its catalogue. Summary - This report is an essential source for in-depth information and data relating to Country “Sector” market. It also offers detailed and comprehensive coverage of market revenue, volume, distribution and company share information; and latest news, financial... 

Patient Flow Coordinator

SALARY RANGE: 50,232.00 – 96,678.00 USD per year Pay is determined using a Locality Pay Scale. This process is individualized based on the applicant’s professional portfolio. OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008 JOB SUMMARY: The VA Medical Center in Washington, DC provides care for the health and well-being of a unique population – Our Veterans! We pride ourselves... 

ANA Awarded Funding To Boost Immunization Rates For Nurses And Public

Through print and electronic communications, ANA will deliver timely messages on the importance of immunization through its broad network of members, state nursing associations, affiliated specialty nursing organizations and health care partners. This ANA national initiative will rally registered nurses to become “immunization champions” to improve vaccination rates (routine, seasonal and... 

Prudential Annuities Announces Highest Daily Lifetime Seven with Lifetime Income Accelerator

Prudential Annuities, the domestic annuity business for Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) today announced the latest innovation in its award-winning1 array of variable annuity optional living benefits, Highest Daily Lifetime Seven with Lifetime Income Accelerator. This flexible income option can double investors’ annual income amount should certain health conditions be present. HD Lifetime Seven... 

registered nurses acquire the necessary skills for the nursing exams

A court in Winnipeg, Manitoba province in Canada has imposed a fine of $3,000 on a Filipino who tried to pass himself off as a qualified nurse. An abs-cbn.com report, citing an online article in the Winnipeg Free Press, said Edwin Canseco, 37, pleaded guilty to violating Manitoba’s Registered Nurses Act by falsifying his credentials. The report said Canseco was fired in January after medical staff... 

The associate director of nursing for women and children

Ronni Schultz said she can’t wait to begin seeing patients at Stony Brook University Medical Center’s new women and infants center. “I am totally excited,” said Schultz, the associate director of nursing for women and children, as she gave tours yesterday of the new center. The women and infants center, which has 48 new art-decorated private rooms for women, is only part of... 

Surgery Tool Maker Sues Rival Over Drill Guide Patent

Clearwater-based Orthopedic Development Corporation (ODC), the maker of the TruFUSE® spinal surgery system, has accused a rival of infringing both the patent and trade dress for a drill guide in one of the first patent design suits to be filed since the Federal Circuit handed down its standard-altering Egyptian Goddess ruling. ODC lodged the suit, as well as a motion for a preliminary injunction,... 

What the meaning of accelerated nursing program?

Overview: In order to qualify for the accelerated program, an individual must complete a bachelor’s degree in any subject with or without having acquired an RN prior to entering the accelerated program. Many registered nurses looking to advance their career without having to return to school fulltime have turned to the accelerated BSN degree program. Other RN’s that already have a bachelor’s...