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| America's Nursing Shortage: The Sequel |
By Jennifer Decker Arevalo, MA, contributor
A study published last summer in Health Affairs found that the recession may have temporarily ended an 11-year-long nursing shortage in many areas of the country. Similarly, 27 percent of hospital CEOs recently surveyed on workforce issues indicated that the nursing shortage has improved in the past six months. But as we enter the third year of this economic downturn, will vacancy rates continue to drop, or will 2010 be the year that nursing shortages return to previous levels--or even higher?  READ FULL STORY
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Apply Now - NurseZone’s 2010 Editorial Board |
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Are you actively involved with bedside nursing or other projects in your hospital or facility? Do you have a passion for technology implementation, patient safety, Magnet designation or other important nursing initiatives and trends? If so, NurseZone is looking for accomplished nursing professionals like you to participate in the 2010 editorial board. To apply and learn more about the board, please submit a CV and short letter explaining your interest to contact@nursezone.com.
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| Shifting Career Opportunities Seen in Nursing |
 By Megan M. Krischke, contributor
It wasn't long ago that the nursing shortage was making headlines, both staff and temporary nurses were in high demand and even new graduate nurses were being offered signing bonuses as an enticement to employment. The recession, however, has contributed to fewer job opportunities and altered career paths for nurses seeking new employment in recent months. Can a changing economy, health care reform and other initiatives change that in 2010?  READ FULL STORY
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| Five Key Trends in Health Care Technology |
By Christina Orlovsky, contributor
As we begin a new decade, the health care industry has secured its place as one of the country's top issues for the coming year and beyond. Consumer-driven care and quality reporting are becoming widespread; organizations continue to push for a nationwide electronic health record; the need for increased health information technology (IT) persists; and health care reform is imminent. READ FULL STORY
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