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The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education
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Additional Links: Figures Slide Presentation , Full Report, Results in Brief, Technical Documentation
Discusses the supply, distribution, and educational pipeline of nurses. Analyzes data from a variety of sources to present recent trends and the current status of the registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) workforces.
Organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA Bureau of Health Professions, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinics, Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural, State-by-State, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline
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Occupational Employment and Wages: Registered Nurses
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National estimates of wages and number of people employed for this profession. Includes some wage and employment data by industry and by state. Estimates based on May 2012 data.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Registered Nurses
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Are Nurses Ready for Health Care Reform? A Decade of Survey Research
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Reports results from a survey of registered nurses completed every two years from 2002 to 2010. Covers nurse perceptions on the impact of health reform in relation to pay levels, health care quality, workforce policies, staffing levels, job satisfaction, and more.
Author: Buerhaus P, DesRoches C, Applebaum S, et al.
Location: Nursing Economic$, 30(6), 318-329
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Health Care Quality, Health Reform, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2010 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics
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Provides national and state summary data of licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. Includes total licenses by state, the number of advanced practice nurse licenses for the US, and data on internationally educated nurses.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Author: Kenward K, Woo A, Gross L, Liu W
Location: NCSBN Research Brief, 52
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Education Statistics: NLN DataView
Web site
Additional Links: Executive Summary Academic Year 2009-2010, Executive Summary Academic Year 2010-2011
Presents findings from the National League of Nursing's annual survey of all nursing programs in the United States. Presents key statistics including admissions, enrollments, graduations, student demographics, and numbers of faculty.
Organization: National League for Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health
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Additional Links: Report in Brief, Summary
Presents recommendations for a blueprint for the future of nursing. Discusses leadership development, education, and research. Chapter 6 discusses the need for better data on health care workforce.
Organizations: Institute of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Education and Training, Faculty, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Registered Nurse Population: Findings from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Additional Links: Executive Summary, Initial Findings
Presents findings on the growth of nurses between 2004-2008. Includes comparisons from eight recurring surveys, 1980 through 2008. Covers educational background, practice specialty areas, employment settings, position levels, job satisfaction and salaries, geographic distribution, and personal demographics such as gender, racial/ethnic background, age and family status. Published every four years.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Health Care Quality, Immigration, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
Exam
Presents information on the NCLEX-RN examination, for registered nurses, including exam process, registration, requirements, fees, and tutorial.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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NCLEX Examination Pass Rates
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Summarizes annual data regarding performance on NCSBN's two nurse licensure examinations, the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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PubMed Search: Registered Nurse Workforce
Literature search
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article
citations on the registered nurse workforce. Includes articles addressing supply and demand, distribution, recruitment, use of personnel, and education.
Organization: National Library of Medicine
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Professional Nursing Schools Approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing
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Contains a listing of schools who offer Professional Nursing Programs in Tennessee. Includes Tennessee National Council Licensure Examination Results by year and school, from 2009-2012.
Organization: Tennessee Board of Nursing
Date: 6/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Tennessee
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Expanding the Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners: Risks and Rewards
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Reports on estimates regarding the growing shortage of physicians, and the status of efforts to implement recommendations of an IOM report that charts a future for nursing. Discusses the limits that state scope-of-practice laws impose on advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Author: Iglehart J
Location: New England Journal of Medicine, 368(20), 1935-41
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand
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NCLEX Quarterly Examination Statistics
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Presents NCLEX statistics for the 2013 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN licensure examinations. Includes volume and pass rates for U.S. and international candidates.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, International, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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North Carolina Trends in Nursing Education: 2007-2012
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Details trends in nursing education programs in North Carolina. Includes graphs and tables. Reports on applicants, enrollment, graduation, student demographics, nursing faculty characteristics and vacancies.
Organization: North Carolina Board of Nursing
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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An Observational Study of Nurse Staffing Ratios and Hospital Readmission among Children Admitted for Common Conditions
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Examines the relationship between registered nurse staffing ratios and all-cause readmission among children admitted for common medical and surgical conditions.
Author: Tubbs-Cooley HL, Cimiotti JP, Silber JH, Sloane DM, Aiken LH
Location: BMJ Quality & Safety, 2013 May 7. [Epub ahead of print]
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: California, Florida, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses
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Ohio Board of Nursing: Registered Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Lists registered nursing programs in Ohio that have provisional, conditional, or full approval status from the state's nursing board.
Organization: Ohio State Board of Nursing
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses
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A Phased Cluster-randomized Trial of Rural Hospitals Testing a Quality Collaborative to Improve Heart Failure Care
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Presents the results of a trial conducted in 23 rural hospitals, which involved nurse staffing and performance measures in heart failure care.
Author: Newhouse RP, Himmelfarb C, Morlock L, et al
Location: Medical Care, 51(5), 396-403
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Phased Cluster-Randomized Trial of Rural Hospitals Testing a Quality Collaborative to Improve Heart Failure Care: Organizational Context Matters
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Link: Abstract
Reports on a study of rural eastern US hospitals comparing measures related to nurse staffing, practice environment, and best practices related to heart failure. Identifies a negative impact on quality measures due to nurse turnover.
Author: Newhouse RP, Dennison Himmelfarb C, Morlock L, Frick KD, Pronovost P, Liang Y
Location: Medical Care, 51(5), 396-403
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Delaware, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, Maryland, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Virginia, West Virginia
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Physician Extender Roles in a Patient-Centered Future
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Offers an issue brief on the role of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in meeting primary care demand in Arkansas. Addresses state scope of practice laws and changes made by other states, patient-centered medical homes, and more.
Organization: Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Date: 5/2013
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Care Coordination, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Trends and Emerging Issues
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California's Minimum Nurse Staffing Legislation: Results from a Natural Experiment
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Link: Abstract
Reports findings from a study on the impact of nurse staffing levels on quality of care in California and twelve comparison states. Includes data on quality measures and staffing levels.
Author: Mark BA, Harless DW, Spetz J, Reiter KL, Pink GH
Location: Health Services Research, 48(2 Pt 1), 435-54
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: California, Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Charting Nursing's Future: Improving Patient Access to High-Quality Care: How to Fully Utilize the Skills, Knowledge, and Experience of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Discusses the roles played by advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and the legal, institutional, and cultural barriers they face. Identifies three models for fully using APRNs' skills, knowledge, and experience. Also discusses recent research on the capacity, safety, and quality of APRN patient care.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Colorado Board of Nursing: Approved Schools
Directory
Additional Links: Approved Associate Degree Programs, Approved Baccalaureate Degree Programs, Approved Practical Nursing Exit Option Courses, Approved Practical Nursing Programs
Provides access to lists of approved programs for various nursing degrees in Colorado.
Organization: Colorado Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Kansas State Board of Nursing Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2012
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Reports annual licensure and education statistics for nurses in Kansas beginning on page 19. Includes data on demographics, active licenses, nursing student admissions, graduations, nurse faculty and continuing education participants from 2008 to 2012.
Organization: Kansas State Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Continuing Education, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Kansas, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Louisiana State Board of Nursing Annual Report 2012
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Provides detailed information on registered and advanced practice nurses licensed in Louisiana and on the state's nursing programs, students, and faculty. Includes data RN and APRN supply such as employment, demographics, positions, salaries, and more.
Organization: Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Louisiana, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Minnesota Board of Nursing: Annual Education Program Report 2012
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Reports the annual activity on nursing education from the Minnesota State Board of Nursing for 2012. Includes data on the number of nursing faculty, number of nurse graduates, nurse demographics, NCLEX pass rates and more. Provides detailed data and list of approved nursing programs in appendices.
Organization: Minnesota Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Minnesota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Nursing Education Capacity and Nursing Supply in Louisiana: 2012
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Describes the size and characteristics of the registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse workforce in Louisiana. Examines the state's nursing education capacity and faculty supply.
Organizations: Louisiana Center for Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Louisiana, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Nursing Workforce in an Era of Health Care Reform
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Provides an overview of trends influencing the registered nurse supply in the past decade. Identifies four uncertainties that may result in an inadequate supply of nurses, including the Affordable Care Act.
Author: Auerbach DI, Staiger DO, Muench U, Buerhaus PI
Location: New England Journal of Medicine, 368(16), 1470-2
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Health Reform, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Supply and Demand of Primary Care Clinicians
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Offers an issue brief on the shortage of primary care providers in Arkansas. Includes data by state region for physicians, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.
Organization: Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Date: 4/2013
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Education Programs in Texas, 2012
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Shows Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) programs throughout the State of Texas.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Florida Post-Licensure Registered Nurse Education: Academic Year 2011-2012
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Reports key findings from a survey of RN-BSN, masters, and doctorate nursing programs in Florida. Covers program growth, capacity, enrollment, graduates, barriers to program expansion, and student demographics. Discusses the results and offers recommendations.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Florida, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Florida Pre-Licensure Registered Nurse Education: Academic Year 2011-2012
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Reports key findings from a survey of ADN and BSN registered nursing (RN) programs in Florida. Covers program growth, capacity, enrollment, graduates, barriers to program expansion, and student demographics. Discusses the results and offers recommendations.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Florida, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Hawai’i State Center for Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Subcommittee: 2011 Report
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Additional Links: APRN Laws 2011, APRN Laws 2012, APRN Laws 2013
Summarizes the findings from a 2011 study of scope of practice barriers for advance practice registered nurses (APRN) in Hawaii. Includes a grid of laws related to APRN practice in the state, last updated in 2013.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Hawaii, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Nurse Staffing and NICU Infection Rates
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Presents a national study that finds that few neonatal intensive care units provide sufficient numbers of nurses to meet guidelines. Also discusses understaffing, high rates of infections, and nursing staffing levels in 2008 and 2009 in 67 NICU hospitals in Vermont.
Author: Rogowski J, Staiger D, Patrick T, Horbar J, Kenny M, Lake E
Location: JAMA - Pediatrics
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurse–Patient Ratios as a Patient Safety Strategy: A Systematic Review
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Provides a review of literature examining the impact of nurse staffing ratios on patient outcomes. Concludes that lack of information on the intentional implementation of nurse staffing ratios makes it difficult to draw meaningful conclusions.
Author: Shekelle PG
Location: Annals of Internal Medicine, 158(5), 404-409
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Rethink: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Video or multimedia
Describes the four roles of advanced practice registered nurses including clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, and certified registered nurse anesthetist. Presents the implementation efforts of the Virginia Action Coalition with the IOM Future of Nursing report recommendations.
Organization: Center to Champion Nursing in America
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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Rhode Island Labor Supply & Demand: Fourth Quarter 2012
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Examines online job postings and unemployment insurance claimants to compare supply and demand for labor in Rhode Island. Identifies high demand for health care occupations. Highlights physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, pharmacists, and others as occupations with potential shortages.
Organization: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island, Supply and Demand
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Vocational Nursing Education Programs in Texas, 2012
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Shows Vocational Nursing programs throughout the State of Texas.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 3/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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2012 RN Enrollment Graduation Admissions Spreadsheet
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Reports data for Texas registered nursing programs including enrollment, graduation, and admissions. Covers reasons qualified applicants were not admitted.
Organization: Texas Board of Nursing
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2012 Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies: Hospital Nurse Staffing Survey
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Reports results from the Hospital Nurse Staffing Survey. Examines the nursing shortage in Texas hospitals. Includes data on nurse vacancy and turnover rates, recruitment efforts, staffing changes, and transition to practice programs. Offers recommendations for recruitment and retention. Provides survey instrument in appendix.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Agricultural Health Training for Rural America: Final Report
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Additional Links: Agricultural Medicine Programs, Policy Brief
Identifies ways to improve rural training programs for health professionals providing primary care to agriculture workers. Includes policy options. Lists agricultural health programs and courses and highlights states offering these programs. Describes existing collaborations between clinicians and agriculture-related agencies.
Organization: West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
Author: Persily C, Hendryx M, Beane J, Armistead M, Huebner K, Innes-Wimsatt K
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Rural, State-by-State
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Approved Nursing Programs in the State of Washington
Directory
Lists nursing programs in Washington that are approved by the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC). Includes licensed practical nurse, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, and graduate programs.
Organization: Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Washington
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Arizona Primary Care Area Statistical Profiles
Web site
Provides access to data relating to primary care for regions in Arizona. Data includes supply of health care professionals on page 3 of each regional report. To access data select county on map then select primary care region on following map.
Organization: Arizona Bureau of Health Systems Development
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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California Board of Registered Nursing 2011-2012 Annual School Report: Data Summary and Historical Trend Analysis, A Presentation of Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Programs in California
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Additional Link: Data Summary
Reports trend data on nursing programs in California. Covers admission space, applicants, enrollments, completions, retention, attrition, graduate employment outcomes, faculty workloads, and more. Offers detailed data in the "Data Summary" including student and faculty demographics, faculty recruitment, retention, and compensation, clinical simulation center usage, and more.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Author: Waneka T, Bates T, Spetz J
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: California, Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Technology in Education and Training, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Demonstration: A Summary
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Summarizes the Medicare Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) Demonstration, which was funded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and will attempt to educate advanced practice nurses to better provide health care to older adults.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses
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Men in Nursing Occupations: American Community Survey Highlight Report
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Highlights census data on men in nursing professions. Reports employment numbers by nursing profession, compensation, and employment trends from 1970 to 2011. Compares data to women in nursing.
Organization: U.S. Census Bureau
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Compensation, Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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New Graduate Survey: Finding Employment in Louisiana as a Newly Licensed RN
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Examines the job seeking experiences of newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) in Louisiana. Addresses how long it took them to find a position, the number of jobs they applied for, and employment satisfaction. Identifies differences between associate degree (AD) and baccalaureate degree (BSN) graduates.
Organization: Louisiana Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Louisiana, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Projections of the Long-Term Growth of the Registered Nurse Workforce: A Regional Analysis
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Examines national long-term projections of the registered nurse workforce and calculates regional-level projections for the Northeast, Midwest, South and West regions. Includes data on nurse ages and supply.
Author: Buerhaus PI, Auerbach DI, Staiger DO, Muench U
Location: Nursing Economic$, 31(1), 13-17
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Strategies to Successfully Provide Floridians an Adequate, Qualified Nurse Workforce
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Identifies strategies to address Florida's nursing shortage. Addresses issues and solutions related to education, industry, research, and policy.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Strengthening Health Systems in North and Central America: What Role for Migration?
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Discusses the potential for immigration to address health care provider shortages in five countries, including the United States. Covers nursing workforce supply and demand, education and training, and the benefits of internationally education nurses, including cultural competence. Highlights the impact of the Affordable Care Act on health care and the workforce.
Organization: Migration Policy Institute
Author: Squires A, Beltran-Sanchez H
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Reform, Immigration, International, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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TrendWatch Chartbook: Trends Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems, Chapter 5: Workforce
Web site
Includes charts on supply trends for health care workers in hospitals. Offers data on dental and medical residents in community hospitals, physicians, and registered nurses.
Organization: American Hospital Association
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs, Supply and Demand
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The Vermont Primary Care Workforce: 2012 Snapshot
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Reports on three regional surveys of Vermont's primary care workforce. Includes full-time equivalents (FTEs) and providers limiting or not accepting new patients. Covers primary care physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, and certified physician assistants.
Organization: University of Vermont College of Medicine AHEC Program
Date: 2/2013
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Tagged keywords: Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Health Care Access, Midwives, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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2010/2011 Pulse of Pennsylvania’s Registered Nurse Workforce
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Reports on the demographics, education characteristics, employment, and job satisfaction for registered and advanced practice nurses licensed in Pennsylvania by employment sector and county. Provides the survey instrument used.
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinics, Diversity, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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2011 – 2012 California New Graduate Hiring Survey
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Reports data on employment outcomes for new registered nurse graduates. Includes data on percent of new graduates that are employed, how long it took to find a job, factors influencing ability to find a job, and interest in transition internships.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: California, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2012 APRN Enrollment Graduation Admissions Spreadsheet
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Reports data for Texas advanced practice registered nursing programs including enrollment, graduation, and admissions. Covers reasons qualified applicants were not admitted.
Organization: Texas Board of Nursing
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Charting Nursing's Future: Celebrating a Sustained Commitment to Improving Health and Health Care through Nursing, RWJF Marks Its 40th Anniversary
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Summarizes the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's (RWJF) impact on nursing over 40 years. Covers programs addressing educational capacity, expanding roles for nurses, nursing workforce data, and more. Provides a map of states with nursing workforce centers resulting from RWJF investments.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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CNE/CHRO/CFO Salary Survey and Top Concerns 2013
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Reports on salaries for Chief Nurse Executives (CNE), Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO), and Chief Financial Officers (CFO). Includes data on turnover, reasons for turnover, tenure, challenges facing nursing, and HR challenges.
Author: Nursing Solutions, Inc.
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Health Administrators, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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New York State Board of Nursing: License Statistics
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Lists the number of Registered Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners licensed in New York for 2008-12. Identifies the number licensed in each county.
Organization: New York State Board of Nursing
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Workforce in Texas – 2011: Demographics and Trends
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Provides an in-depth look at Texas's nursing workforce. Includes data for multiple nursing professions including trends from 1991-2011, state-wide and county-level supply, demographics, and more. Discusses education, position type, work areas and more for registered nurses.
Organizations: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies, Texas Department of State Health Services
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Promising Education Progression Models Video Series: The Gap Analysis Process: A Major Component of the Competency Model
Video or multimedia
Provides a recorded webinar hosted by the Center to Champion Nursing in America. Covers nursing education and curriculum changes needed to meet future nursing competencies. Discusses evaluation of nursing programs to determine gaps that need improvement.
Organization: Center to Champion Nursing in America
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Trends in New York Registered Nurse Graduations, 1996-2013
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Reports on a survey of survey of New York registered nursing education programs. Covers applications, admissions, graduations, barriers to expanding new capacity, and the job market for newly-trained registered nurses.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: Martiniano R, Moore J
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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White Paper: The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
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Discusses the creation of a new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) pathway in Texas. Includes data for the nation and state on the number of nursing programs offering the DNP and enrollment. Provides state-level data on student demand. Addresses advantages and disadvantages for a Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) to DNP pathway.
Organization: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Wisconsin Approved Nursing Programs
Directory
Lists practical and registered nursing programs approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
Organization: Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Public and Community Health Registered Nurse Workforce Report
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Reports results from a survey of registered nurses in Wisconsin. Covers education and skills of the public health nursing workforce. Includes data on employment setting, supply, education, demographics, hours worked, wages, and more.
Organization: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Author: Pearson K, McKenney N
Date: 1/2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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2012 Survey Results from the SREB Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
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Reports on a survey of nursing education programs in a 16 state area and the District of Columbia. Covers program capacity, enrollment, admissions, graduates, ethnicity, faculty demographics and openings, and nursing education administrators. Includes separate information for associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral nursing programs.
Organization: Southern Regional Education Board
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Florida, Georgia, Health Administrators, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
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2012-2013 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing
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Includes information related to nursing students on the type of programs, number of applicants, enrollment, and diversity. Full report available for a fee.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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California Board of Registered Nursing: Monthly Statistics
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Reports the number of active registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, public health nurses, mental health nurses, and continuing education providers in California on a monthly basis.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Care Coordination & Older Adults Issue Brief by Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA) & National Coalition on Care Coordination (N3C)
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Discusses models of care coordination, the health care providers involved in each care team, target populations for each model and more. Covers the benefits of care coordination.
Organization: Eldercare Workforce Alliance
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Best Practices and Model Programs, Care Coordination, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Social Workers
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Diversity in Registered Nursing
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Provides an infographic that summarizes diversity data for registered nurses from the Department of Health and Human Services 2008 National Sample Survey of Resitered Nurses (NSSRN).
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Florida's Advanced Practice Nurses: Supply and Demographic Data 2010-2011
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Reports on advanced practice nurse (APN) supply and demographics for Florida. Addresses employment setting and specialty; age, gender, race/ethnicity; and employment characteristics.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Florida, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Genworth 2013 Cost of Care Survey
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Uses data from more than 15,000 long-term care providers throughout the country to determine the median rates for a range of long-term care services. Includes statistics and data on home health aides, personal care assistants, adult day health care workers, and skilled nurses. This is the 10th year of this report.
Organization: PHI: Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Georgia Board of Nursing: Active Licensees
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Identifies the number of active licenses in Georgia for Registered Professional Nurses, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and CNS/PMHs. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for data.
Organization: Georgia Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Georgia, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Greater Cincinnati Health Council Nursing Supply and Demand Study 2012
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Reports on registered nurse supply and demand for hospitals in the Cincinnati area. Includes information on students and faculty from area nursing schools, turnover, vacancies, and demographics. Identifies an increase in educational levels and vacancy rates for RNs.
Organization: Greater Cincinnati Health Council Workforce Center
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Hospitals, Kentucky, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Institute of Medicine The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health: Recommendations Related to Diversity
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Summarizes recommendations from the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, that focus on increasing diversity in the nursing workforce.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Kentucky Board of Nursing Licensure Statistic Reports
Web site
Provides detailed information on nurses in Kentucky. Identifies gender, ethnic group, county of residence, employment status, employment setting, and educational level for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Lists the number of advanced practice registered nurses by county of residence and employment.
Organization: Kentucky Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Kentucky, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Minority Nurse: Latest Issue
Journal or magazine
Provides access to the Minority Nurse publication. Includes articles on a wide range of topics for minority students and professionals in the nursing field. Covers cultural competency, nursing education, workforce supply, demand and more. Offers issues from 2001 to present.
Organization: Minority Nurse
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Mississippi Health Professions
Web site
Offers an interactive graph showing employment and annual wages for sixteen health care occupations in Mississippi for 2000-2012.
Organization: Mississippi AHEC Program
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Dental Assistants, Family Medicine Physicians, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Medical Assistants, Mississippi, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Radiation Therapists, Recreational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand
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Mississippi State Approved Nursing Schools
Directory
Lists nursing schools in Mississippi approved by the state board of nursing.
Organization: Mississippi Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mississippi, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nevada State Board of Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Lists pre-licensure and graduate nursing programs approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Includes addresses for each program.
Organization: Nevada State Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nevada, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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New Frontiers for Virginia’s Healthcare Workforce
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Provides a transcript and materials from a forum held January 9, 2013 regarding Virginia's health workforce and the state's data collection efforts.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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New Hampshire Board of Nursing: Education Programs - Board Approved
Directory
Lists board-approved nursing programs in New Hampshire, including reentry and nursing assistant programs. Includes NCLEX pass rate data.
Organization: New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Hampshire, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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North Carolina Board of Nursing: Statistics
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Presents data on currently licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in North Carolina. Covers employment status and setting, education, specialty, demographics, position, and the number by county.
Organization: North Carolina Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program
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Summarizes information on the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program including eligibility and participation requirements.
Organization: HRSA Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Faculty, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Facility Staffing Survey 2012
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Presents the 2012 nursing facility staff survey which describes the vacancy, retention, and turnover of nursing facility staff. Survey must be filled out by May 31, 2013.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Registered Nurses in Louisiana: 2011 Snapshot
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Provides charts with information on registered nurses in Louisiana. Addresses supply, demographics, education, employers, and advanced practice registered nurses.
Organization: Louisiana Center for Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Louisiana, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Second Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2013
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Discusses the state of health and the health care workforce in North Dakota. Highlights data on the health care workforce including supply, distribution, and demographics. Covers strategies for recruitment, retention, education and training, and workforce pipeline. Lists workforce pipeline activities in appendix.
Organizations: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline
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State of Maine Nursing Workforce Strategic Plan 2012-2020: Building and Sustaining a Nursing Workforce in Maine
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Presents findings from the Maine 2008-2010 licensure survey. Discusses supply and demand, Maine's aging nursing workforce, education, and goals and strategic initiatives.
Organization: Maine Partners in Nursing Education and Practice
Author: Schultz A.
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Maine, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The State of the State’s Nursing Education Programs 2012
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Presents information on Maine's nursing programs. Addresses nursing faculty, students, and program costs.
Author: Sepples S
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Maine, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Virginia Board of Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Lists programs approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing for registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides. Includes NCLEX pass rates.
Organization: Virginia Board of Nursing
Date: 2013
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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Executive Summary: Minnesota Action Coalition Survey Regarding IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations
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Reports results of a survey by the Minnesota Action Coalition of licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. Addresses nurse's opinions on the IOM Future of Nursing recommendations, specifically scope of practice barriers, nurse leadership, and baccalaureate education for nurses.
Author: Minnesota Action Coalition
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Minnesota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Florida Center for Nursing: Regional Data - Data by County & Regional Workforce Board
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Provides nursing data for each regional workforce board and county in Florida. Includes estimated full-time equivalents, highest degree, work setting, and demographics for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Health Care Personnel Shortage Task Force: 2012 Annual Report
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Additional Links: Health Professions Education Completions Data Attachment, Supply and Demand Data Attachment
Reports annual progress from the Washington Health Care Personnel Shortage Task Force. Discusses recommendations for current and future programs covering loan repayment, education and training, career pathways, technology and more. Offers detailed trend data on health care education program completions and on gaps between supply and demand in attachments.
Organization: Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Technology in Education and Training, Trends and Emerging Issues, Vision Care Occupations, Washington, Workforce Pipeline
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North Dakota Board of Nursing: Nursing Education Annual Report 2011 - 2012
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Provides overall nursing education statistics for the state of North Dakota. Includes data on admissions, enrollment history, number and age of graduates, diversity and gender of students, number of qualified applicants admitted and not admitted, nursing faculty demographics and more.
Organization: North Dakota Board of Nursing
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Education Programs in Pennsylvania: Data from 2011 Nursing Education Program Annual Reports
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Reports on the enrollment, faculty, applications, graduates, age distribution, attrition, and curriculum of nursing programs in Pennsylvania. Includes data for 2002-2011. Provides the survey instrument used.
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing: Number of Active Licenses
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Lists the number of active licenses in Pennsylvania for practical nurses, registered nurses, certified registered nurse practitioners, and licensed dietitians-nutritionists.
Organization: Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dietitians and Nutritionists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Rhode Island Labor Supply & Demand: Third Quarter 2012
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Examines online job postings and unemployment insurance claimants to compare supply and demand for labor in Rhode Island. Identifies high demand for health care occupations. Highlights physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, and others as occupations with potential shortages.
Organization: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Rhode Island, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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What Happened to the Shortage of Registered Nurses: The Arizona Experience 2008-2012
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Analyzes changes in supply and demand for registered nurses in Arizona from 2007 to 2012. Covers the various reasons for the elimination of the nursing shortage including the economic recession. Includes trend data for RNs throughout. Offers survey instrument in appendix.
Organizations: Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, Center for Health Information & Research
Author: Johnson W, Harootunian G,
Date: 12/2012
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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2012 Ohio Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Programs: Summary of Annual Reports
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Provides information on the program capacity, expansion plans, and future need for faculty for nursing programs in Ohio. Includes data on enrollment and graduates. Identifies the number of graduates employed in nursing, capstone requirements, and more.
Organization: Ohio State Board of Nursing
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses
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2012 Survey of Registered Nurses Job Satisfaction, Career Patterns and Trajectories
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Examines current career plans, trends, career satisfaction, and professional concerns for registered nurses (RNs). Compares responses from previous surveys.
Author: AMN Healthcare
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Arizona State Board of Nursing: Approved Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs
Directory
Lists Arizona State Board of Nursing approved practical nursing and registered nursing programs.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Charting the Course for Nurses' Achievement of Higher Education Levels
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Link: Abstract
Reports results from a study of factors related to registered nurses pursing additional education. Addresses the impact of personal characteristics, geographic location (specifically rural versus urban), work settings, and more. Provides recommendations for encouraging nurses to pursue more education.
Author: Kovner CT, Brewer C, Katigbak C, Djukic M, Fatehi F
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 28 (6), 333-343
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Florida Hospitals' Workforce Challenges: 2012 Workforce Survey Highlights
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Discusses workforce challenges facing Florida's hospitals. Includes vacancy and turnover rates for nursing occupations and allied health professions.
Organization: Florida Hospital Association
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Florida, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Following the Money in Nursing Education
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Discusses the impact of Title VIII funding on the number of students pursuing registered nursing degrees. Addresses the past and current funding levels and their ability to maintain the supply of nurses.
Organization: American Nurses Association
Author: McMenamin P
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Longer The Shifts For Hospital Nurses, The Higher The Levels Of Burnout And Patient Dissatisfaction
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the impact of long work shifts on registered nurses' job satisfaction, retention, and quality of care.
Author: Stimpfel A, Sloane D, Aiken L
Location: Health Affairs, 31 (11), 2501-2509
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Oregon State Board of Nursing Approved Nursing Education Program List as of: 11-29-2012
Directory
Lists the practical nursing, registered nurse baccalaureate and associate degree and nurse practitioner programs approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Organization: Oregon State Board of Nursing
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Supplemental Nurses Are Just as Educated, Slightly Less Experienced, and More Diverse Compared to Permanent Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Examines the supplemental, locum tenens, registered nursing workforce. Includes data on supply, wages, diversity, education, work experience, work setting, and distribution. Compares temporary registered nurses to permanent registered nurses.
Author: Xue Y, Smith J, Freund D, Aiken L
Location: Health Affairs, 31 (11), 2510-2517
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Trends in the Earnings of Health Care Professionals in the United States, 1987-2010
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Link: Extract
Compares growth in physician earnings to other health professionals.
Author: Seabury SA, Anupam BJ, Amitabh C
Location: Journal of the American Medical Association, 308(20), 2083-2085
Date: 11/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Dentists, Health Administrators, National, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Be Bold 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent Pool
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Discusses the state of the Wisconsin workforce, including demand and shortage issues and recommends solutions. Highlights health professional supply and demand, specifically nursing, on pages 28-29 and 54. Covers recruitment and retention. Offers wage information on page 68.
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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The Competency or Outcomes Based Curriculum Model: Recipe for Success
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Presents six steps for creating and implementing a competency based curriculum model for nursing education. Provides examples of four states that have successfully implemented the model.
Organization: Center to Champion Nursing in America
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Massachusetts, National, New Hampshire, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island
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Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences for Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses
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Provides overview of employment of new nurse graduates and employer preference for new nurses with baccalaureate-level preparation.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Expectations for Practice Experiences in the RN to Baccalaureate Curriculum
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Discusses recommendations from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) RN-BSN Task Force on the level of practice experience registered nurses (RNs) should have to receive when transitioning to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Includes examples of practice experience in RN to BSN programs in appendix.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Florida’s RN & ARNP Supply
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Provides information on Florida’s registered nurse (RN) and advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) workforce. Addresses demographics, employment information, regional distribution, and changes from previous surveys. Offers recommendations.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Florida, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Health Care in West Virginia: A Workforce Analysis
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Identifies the number of health professionals employed in each county in West Virginia based on licensure data. Includes the number of graduates from educational programs in the state for each occupation. Provides maps.
Organizations: West Virginia Rural Health Association, West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice
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Discusses different approaches to entry-level nursing education, differences among graduates, and support for a more highly educated workforce.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Information About the RN-BSN at Community Colleges Model
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Presents a model of a new community college RN-BSN program at St. Petersburg College.
Organization: Center to Champion Nursing in America
Author: Wortock J
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Florida, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Mental Health Nurses and their Employers See Enhanced Role for Nursing in Milwaukee County’s Mental Health System
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Summarizes results from a survey of mental health nurses and their employers in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Covers important skills for mental health nurses, educational preparation, job satisfaction, supply, recruitment, retention, and more.
Author: Public Policy Forum
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Michigan Center for Nursing: Survey of Nurses 2012
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Additional Link: Regional Reports
Reports on an annual survey of LPN and RN nurses in Michigan. Covers demographics, employment status, future plans, education, and practice information. Includes the survey instrument used and the response frequencies.
Organization: Michigan Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Michigan, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Mississippi Public Universities: AY 2009 - AY 2012 Degrees Awarded and Top-Ten Degrees & May 2012 Academic Program Inventory
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Provides data on graduates of Mississippi's public universities. Includes degrees awarded system-wide and for each institution for the top ten undergraduate and graduate programs, usually listing nursing, psychology, and social work.
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Mississippi, Nursing Occupations, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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North Dakota State Health Workforce Planning Report: State Workforce Development Planning Grant – Final Report, October, 2012
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Lists benchmarks for addressing health care workforce planning in North Dakota. Covers supply and distribution of providers, recruitment and retention efforts, education and training programs, licensure requirements, and political barriers to workforce development. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organization: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, North Dakota, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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Nursing and Allied Health Workforce Development Plan: A Strategic Workforce Plan for Massachusetts’ Healthcare Sector
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Additional Link: Appendices
Focuses on Massachusetts’ nursing workforce. Addresses the state's nursing shortage and how the state can meet the Future of Nursing recommendations. Highlights a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant awarded in August 2012 to help nurses advance their nursing education.
Organization: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Massachusetts, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Special Survey on Vacant Faculty Positions for Academic Year 2012-2013
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Presents data from schools of nursing to assess the current state of the faculty shortage. Collects data on budgeted, but unfilled full-time faculty positions by rank, tenure, and level of teaching. Includes vacancy rate by region and selected characteristics of vacant positions.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Author: Fang D, Li Y
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Statewide Health Care Facilities and Services Plan
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Reports on a study of Connecticut's health care facilities and services. Identifies gaps in primary care access and unmet need. Addresses the health workforce on pages 15-20, 122-3, and 160-1. Lists the number of licensed practitioners, mean age, percent over 60, and rate per population in Appendix D.
Organization: Connecticut Department of Public Health
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Behavioral Health Occupations, Chiropractors, Connecticut, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Care Access, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Midwives, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Primary Care, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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Virginia’s Licensed Nursing Workforce: 2010-2012
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Additional Link: Fact Sheet
Reports on a survey of nurses licensed in Virginia. Covers demographics, education (including foreign education and education financing), employment characteristics, distribution, practice type, future practice plans, and more. Includes maps and the survey instrument used.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Virginia
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West Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Addresses the role of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in providing access to care in rural, undeserved areas in West Virginia. Discusses the cost effectiveness and quality of care by each APRN specialty. Supports the removal APRNs' scope of practice restrictions.
Organizations: Center to Champion Nursing in America, West Virginia Nurses Association
Author: Fellman J, Brassard A,
Date: 10/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, West Virginia
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2011 Iowa Advanced Practice Nurse Tracking System: Advisory Committee Meeting
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Provides data on supply, distribution, demographics, and specialty designation for advanced practice nurses in Iowa. Includes supply and distribution trends from 1999 - 2011. Offers supply data for other health professions on pages 29-32.
Organization: Office of Statewide Clinical Education Programs
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Iowa, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2011 Iowa Dentist Tracking System Annual Report
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Provides data on supply, distribution, demographics, specialty field, education, provider access and number of retirements for dentists in Iowa. Includes trend data from 1997 - 2011. Offers supply data for other health professions on pages 78-81.
Organization: Office of Statewide Clinical Education Programs
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, Health Care Access, Iowa, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2012 VHA Facility Quality and Safety Report
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Additional Links: Data Tables, Executive Summary
Provides quality and safety data related to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Includes medical center staffing information by facility and turnover rates for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants in the "Data Tables" link.
Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Analyzing Stakeholder Perceptions and Social Network Connections Important for the Future of Nursing
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Examines stakeholders involved in the Future of Nursing implementation advisory committee. Identifies others that should be more involved like community colleges and business leaders. Lists potential barriers to involvement and offers recommendations for addressing them.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Approved Delaware Nursing Education & Refresher Programs
Directory
Lists nursing programs in Delaware that are approved by the state board of nursing. Includes RN and LPN refresher programs for nurses who want to return to practice.
Organization: Delaware Board of Nursing
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Delaware, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Characteristics of Rural RNs Who Live and Work in Different Communities
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Additional Link: Policy Brief
Examines factors associated with registered nurses' decisions to work in areas outside their rural communities. Addresses demographic, education, employment, and salary characteristics. Summarizes the implications for recruitment and retention at rural health care facilities.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Author: Skillman SM, Palazzo L, Doescher MP, Butterfield P
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Florida Statewide Status Report on Nursing Supply, Demand, and Education
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Updates data on Florida's nursing supply, demographics, employment, education, and demand. Includes turnover and vacancy rates by facility type and for nursing faculty.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Faculty, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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North Carolina Health Professions 2011 Data Book
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Describes the supply and distribution of licensed individuals in nineteen health professions by county and selected regions in North Carolina using October 2011 data from the health professions data system (HPDS).
Organization: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
Author: McGee V, Spero J, Hadley H, et al
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, North Carolina, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand, Vision Care Occupations
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Preparing for Health Reform: The Federal Government and the Nursing Workforce
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Offers a perspective on federal initiatives focused on the nursing workforce. Focuses on efforts by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Highlights nursing workforce data collection, the National Health Service Corps, and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) training.
Organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Author: Buerhaus PI
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Reform, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing: A Progress Report
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Reports on the progress of the New Careers in Nursing program, which provides scholarships to college graduates underrepresented in nursing who have decided to become nurses.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Financial Aid, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Virginia Nursing Education Programs: 2010-2011 Academic Year
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Reports on a survey of practical nursing and registered nurse education programs in Virginia. Addresses program characteristics, clinical experiences, student information, attrition, graduates, NCLEX pass rates, and nursing faculty.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 9/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Virginia
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2008/2009 Pulse of Pennsylvania's Registered Nurse Workforce
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Reports on the demographics, education characteristics, employment, and job satisfaction for registered and advanced practice nurses licensed in Pennsylvania by employment sector and county. Highlights need for additional training in information technology. Provides the survey instrument used.
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinics, Diversity, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Arizona State Board for Nursing: Summary and Analysis of Annual Reports from Arizona Nursing Education Programs 2011
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Summarizes and reports data from pre-licensure nursing programs in Arizona. Includes data on applications, enrollment, admissions, capacity, graduates, attrition, NCLEX pass rates, and faculty. Offers trend data ranging from 2002 to 2011.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Author: Brewer J, Ridenour J
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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The Diversity of North Carolina’s Health Care Workforce
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Reports data on the diversity of health care professionals in North Carolina from 1994 to 2009. Includes maps of minority populations compared to supply of minority providers. Offers recommendations for increasing workforce diversity.
Organization: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
Author: McGee V, Fraher E
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Dental Hygienists, Diversity, General Surgeons, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Carolina, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists
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Health Care Workforce: Nurses
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Identifies resources addressing nursing and health reform, workforce shortages, and scope of practice. Provides background information and expert contacts.
Organization: Alliance for Health Reform
Author: Okrent D
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Reform, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand
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Minnesota’s Registered Nurse Workforce 2009-2010
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Summarizes findings from a survey of registered nurses (RNs) renewing their licenses from 2009 to 2010. Includes data on demographics, education, and work status and setting.
Organizations: Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Minnesota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Rhode Island Labor Supply & Demand: Second Quarter 2012
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Examines online job postings and unemployment insurance claimants to compare supply and demand for labor in Rhode Island. Identifies high demand for health care occupations. Highlights speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, physicians, and others as occupations with potential shortages.
Organization: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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Updates and Insights from Health Workforce Researcher Sue Skillman
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Provides a Q&A with Sue Skillman, Deputy Director of the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center and the WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies. Addresses current health workforce research projects; rural health workforce issues; and the International Health Workforce Collaborative.
Organization: Health Workforce Information Center
Location: Health Workforce News
Date: 8/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Rural
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2012 Kentucky Healthcare Market Report
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Examines the health care economy in Kentucky and how policy changes may affect the future health care industry in the state. Addresses health care providers in Chapter 2. Discusses changes in health care employment on pages 19-23. Lists the number of physicians, dentists, and nurses in each county in Appendix A.
Organizations: Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Author: Davis A
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, Health Care Access, Kentucky, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Collaborative Models Offer New Route to Nursing Education
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Discusses California's nursing education options, including a mix of nursing training and leadership courses for new entrants to earn a baccalaureate degree in a streamlined fashion.
Author: Nemeth S, Jones D
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Interprofessional Education and Nursing: A Conversation with AACN’s Polly Bednash
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An interview with Geraldine Polly Bednash, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Discusses interprofessional education and the future of nursing.
Organization: Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?
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Additional Links: Recommendations, Report Brief
Examines the adequacy of the geriatric mental health and substance use (MH/SU) workforce. Identifies professions involved; available data on workforce supply; education, training and certifications related to MH/SU; and model programs. Reviews nine models of care delivery and their workforce requirements. Offers consensus recommendations.
Organization: Institute of Medicine
Author: Eden J, Maslow K, Le M, Blazer D
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Best Practices and Model Programs, Care Coordination, Community Health Workers, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Interprofessional Training and Education, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physicians, Policy, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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North Carolina Trends in Nursing Education: 2006-2011
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Details trends in nursing education programs in North Carolina. Includes graphs and tables. Reports on applicants, enrollment, graduation, student demographics, nursing faculty characteristics and vacancies.
Organization: North Carolina Board of Nursing
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Nursing Workforce Supply-Demand Analysis for IL Nurses
Web site
Includes data that estimates the supply and shortage of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in Illinois.
Organization: Illinois Center for Nursing
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Care: Home Health and Hospice Services
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Discusses the regulations prohibiting advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) from ordering home health and hospice services. Advocates for the removal of these regulations. Highlights APRN roles and responsibilities.
Organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Author: Brassard A
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Access, Home Health Agencies, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Strategies and Tactics for Successful Legislation to Remove Barriers to APRN Practice and Care
Video or multimedia
Provides a recorded webinar hosted by the Center to Champion Nursing in America on July 17,2012. Covers strategies for removing scope of practice barriers in state legislatures. Includes examples from North Dakota and Maryland.
Organization: Center to Champion Nursing in America
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Maryland, North Dakota, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Workforce Work Group Priority Recommendations to the Governor’s Health Care Reform Taskforce
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Discusses 10 recommendations for addressing health care workforce issues in Minnesota. Covers scope of practice, supply, diversity, and more. Supports wage increases for long-term care workers, expanding telehealth programs, licensing foreign-certified physicians, and growing loan forgiveness programs.
Organization: Minnesota Department of Health
Date: 7/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Compensation, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Access, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Minnesota, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Policy, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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Action Plan for Building the Nursing Workforce for Primary Care
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Provides a summary of the California Institute for Nursing & Health Care action plan to reform the education of nurses. Discusses current activities, anticipated outcomes, and timelines for implementing the plan's objectives. Addresses workforce shortages, low school capacities, and the need for nurses in primary care.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Arizona Rural Health Workforce Trend Analysis 2007 - 2010
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Additional Link: Policy Brief
Provides state, rural, and urban health care workforce distribution comparisons and trends in Arizona. Includes data on supply, distribution, and demographics for health care professionals. Offers data for each county in appendix B.
Organizations: Arizona AHEC Program - University of Arizona, Arizona Center for Rural Health
Author: Tabor J, Eng H,
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Arizona, Behavioral Health Occupations, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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AzHHA’s Healthcare Institute Workforce Center: Data Collection, 2009 – 2011 Workforce Study
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Presents data on Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians in Arizona.
Organization: Arizona Healthcare Workforce Center
Author: Wilson B, Harootunian G, Sama T, Johnson W
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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California Board of Registered Nursing 2010-2011 Annual School Report: Data Summary and Historical Trend Analysis
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Provides an overview of post-licensure nursing trends in nursing education throughout California. Includes the number of nursing programs, enrollments, completions, retention rates, NCLEX pass rates, student and faculty census data, and more.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Author: Waneka R, Spetz J
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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The Demand for Geriatric Care and the Evident Shortage of Geriatrics Healthcare Providers
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Discusses growing demand for care and shortages of providers in the field of geriatrics. Includes data on supply of geriatric health care providers and medical student geriatric specialty choice.
Organization: The American Geriatrics Society
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Geriatrics, National, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Specialty Choice, Supply and Demand
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The Essential Guide to Nursing Practice: Applying ANA’s Scope and Standards of Practice and Education
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Additional Link: Press release
Written by nurse experts across the profession. Addresses and offers examples of how to apply the six standards of professional practice and the ten standards of professional performance in everyday practice settings. Promotes professional development among nursing staff. Available for purchase.
Organization: American Nurses Association
Author: White K, O'Sullivan A
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Quality, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Fact Sheet: Registered Nurses (RN)
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Provides data on registered nurses in California. Includes supply by county, demand, 5-year employment plans, gender, work setting, and a list of education programs in the state.
Organization: Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Diversity, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Foreign-Born Health Care Workers in the United States
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Identifies national health care employment by foreign-born workers for registered nurses, physicians and surgeons, therapists, technologists and technicians, aides, and other health care occupational groups.
Organization: Migration Policy Institute
Author: McCabe K
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Immigration, International Medical Graduates, National, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Healthcare
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Additional Links: Executive Summary, Full Report, State Report
Provides an overview of trends in health care and their impact on the health workforce. Addresses health care costs, labor productivity, education, compensation, demand, foreign-born and foreign-trained workers, diversity and distribution. State report includes education requirements linked to job growth for health care occupations by state for 2010-2020.
Organization: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Author: Carnevale AP, Smith N, Gulish A, Beach BH
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Chiropractors, Compensation, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Diversity, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Reform, Health Technologists and Technicians, Immigration, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Vision Care Occupations
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Idaho State Health Workforce Planning Report: Idaho Health Care Workforce Planning Grant - Final Report for Project Period: 9/30/2010 – 6/30/2012
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Examines the health care workforce in Idaho. Includes data on supply, projections of high-need occupations, and vacancies. Covers recruitment and retention, education, loan repayment programs, licensure requirements, government policies, and more. Provides recommendations for state workforce policy. Offers detailed information on the physician workforce in attachment. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organization: Idaho Department of Labor
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Idaho, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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Immigration and Contract Problems Experienced by Foreign-Educated Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes conditions of recruitment for licensed registered nurses (RNs) educated outside of the United States.
Author: Pittman P, Herrera C, Spetz J, Davis CR
Location: Medical Care Research and Review, 69(3), 351-65
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines, 2nd Edition
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Provides practical guidelines on the Johns Hopkins Nursing EBP model with examples, a question development tool, an evidence-rating scale, appraisal forms, evidence summary documents, and project management tips. All tools and forms are updated and improved, including additional guidelines for individual appraisals, and both research and non-research-based evidence. Adopted by at least 22 universities, it is both a textbook for students and a handbook for nurses in practice. It also includes an instructor’s guide addressing both graduate and undergraduate education. Available for purchase.
Organization: Sigma Theta Tau International: Honor Society of Nursing
Author: Dearholt S, Dang D
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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A Model for Addressing the Nursing Shortage in Oregon
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Describes a consortium that allows community college students to transfer directly to a university to complete a bachelor's of nursing. Addresses program outcomes and lessons learned.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Nurse Staffing and Postsurgical Outcomes in Black Adults
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Reports results from a study of the impact of nurse staffing and workload levels on the quality of care for older adults, specifically black adults.
Author: Carthon JM, Kutney-Lee A, Sloane D, Aiken LH
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Florida, Health Care Quality, National, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurses’ Practice Environments, Error Interception Practices, and Inpatient Medication Errors
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Link: Abstract
Examines the relationship between medication errors and nursing characteristics. Addresses practice environment, staffing levels, and more.
Author: Flynn L, Liang Y, Dickson GL, Xie M, Suh DC
Location: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 44 (2), 180-186
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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State of North Dakota Board of Nursing: Annual Report July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
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Provides charts and statistics on the status of nursing workforce and nursing education programs in North Dakota. Includes data on nursing student loans, number of licensed nurses, demographics, distribution and enrollment trends. Provides a list of board approved nursing programs.
Organization: North Dakota Board of Nursing
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Student Debt Load, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Texas Board of Nursing Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-17
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Discusses the Texas Board of Nursing's plan for addressing new legislation, changes in the health care system and new methods of education for nurses in Texas. Includes data on the growth of nursing education programs, NCLEX pass rates, and demographics of the workforce.
Organization: Texas Board of Nursing
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand, Texas
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United States Registered Nurse Workforce Report Card and Shortage Forecast
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Link: Abstract
Examines registered nurse (RN) shortages and develops projections for 2030. Addresses the impact of age on the likelihood that an individual will work as a RN. Includes data on the projected shortage ratio for RNs in each state for 2030, the number of RNs by age from 1991-2009, and a measure of the likelihood that an individual will work as an RN by age.
Author: Juraschek SP, Zhang X, Ranganathan V, Lin VW
Location: American Journal of Medical Quality, 27 (3), 241-249
Date: 6/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Appendices
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas. Includes copy of actual survey as well as comments from those who took the survey.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Design and Methods
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas. Describes the survey design and methodology including survey instrument design, survey
population, data collection, follow-up and verification processes, response rates, representativeness, and data analysis.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Highlights and Recommendations
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Home Health and Hospice Agency Characteristics
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas. Discusses geographic locations of home health and hospice agencies, ownership, and patient census.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Recruitment and Retention
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas. Discusses recruitment of nurses, weeks to fill positions, retention and recruitment strategies, and consequences of an inadequate supply of nursing personnel.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2011 Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey: Staffing
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Highlights the Home Health and Hospice Care Nurse Staffing Survey (HHCNSS), which was administered to 2,597 licensed and certified home health and hospice agencies in Texas. Discusses turnover and vacancy rates.
Organization: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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A Changing, Growing Health Care Sector: 2012 Nursing and Allied Health Care Professionals Workforce Survey Report
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Reports on a survey of New York hospitals regarding health workforce demand. Includes vacancy and turnover rates. Addresses regional variation in nursing degrees and BSN hiring policies. Provides comparisons between upstate and downstate New York.
Organization: Healthcare Association of New York State
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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Annual Report for Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs: Nursing Education in Mississippi
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Includes accreditation, enrollment, graduation data, NCLEX pass rates, faculty vacancies, and student to faculty ratios for nursing programs in Mississippi.
Organization: Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mississippi, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Connecticut Registered Nurse Educational Program Statistics
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Provides data on nursing students in Connecticut. Includes the number admitted, attrition, graduation, and more for each school in the state.
Organization: Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Depression in Hospital-Employed Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Studied the prevalence of depression in a random sample of hospital-employed nurses to determine individual and workplace characteristics that are associated with depression.
Author: Letvak S, Ruhm CJ, McCoy T
Location: Clinical Nurse Specialist, 26(3), 177-182
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Diversity of California's Registered Nursing Workforce
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Focuses on trends in the diversity of California RNs, statewide and by region, and compares this diversity to that of the population of California as a whole.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Author: Waneka R, Spetz J
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Florida Nurse Education Survey and Nurse Faculty Supply and Demand: Academic Year 2010-2011
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Reports on a survey of Florida nursing education programs to identify trends in nursing education and assess the nurse faculty workforce. Highlights high faculty vacancy rates. Offers recommendations to help the education system meet nurse workforce needs.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Geriatric Nurse Educator: Limitless Possibilities: Geriatric Nursing Now
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Discusses the care and challenges geriatrics nursing requires. Discusses various nursing education degrees from BSN to PhD.
Organization: The John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Pennsylvania, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Refresher Courses
Directory
Lists courses approved by the Kansas board of nursing to help licensed practical nurses and registered nurses return to active practice.
Organization: Kansas State Board of Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Kansas, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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New Jersey Board of Nursing Approved Nursing Programs
Directory
Lists associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and practical nursing programs in New Jersey. Includes NCLEX pass rate information.
Organization: New Jersey Board of Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nurses Deliver Quality & Innovation in Patient Care
Web site
Presents a National Nurses Week Infographic for May 6-12, highlighting statistics and data on nurses who have benefited from HRSA supported scholarships and grants.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Pennsylvania Coalition for the Advancement of Nursing Education White Paper
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Reports on a project seeking to develop a seamless career ladder from the licensed practical nurse (LPN) level to registered nurse (RN) and further. Addresses how this could help address the nursing faculty shortage and improve care quality. Describes existing models of nursing education and articulation.
Organization: Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Race/Ethnicity of Students Enrolled in Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral Programs in Nursing by State: 2011
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Presents a listing, by state, of students enrolled in nursing programs. Includes Baccalaureate, RN to Baccalaureate, Master's, Research-Focused Doctoral, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, State-by-State
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Report of Findings from the 2011 RN Nursing Knowledge Survey
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Identifies the knowledge needed by newly-licensed registered nurses, based on a survey of new RNs, RN educators, and supervisors of new RNs.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Rhode Island Labor Supply & Demand: First Quarter 2012
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Examines online job postings and unemployment insurance claimants to compare supply and demand for labor in Rhode Island. Identifies high demand for health care occupations. Highlights registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians as occupations with potential shortages.
Organization: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island, Supply and Demand
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South Dakota Department of Health Office of Rural Health Recruitment and Retention Survey
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Identifies and quantifies, on a statewide basis, information regarding how South Dakota healthcare facilities, local units of government, and economic development groups are recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals. 1,147 surveys were distributed to 605 healthcare facilities and 542 local units of government/economic development groups.
Organizations: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, South Dakota
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Sustaining Wisconsin’s Healthcare Workforce: A Report on Healthcare Worker Retirement and Departure Intentions in the Fox Valley
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Reports the results from a survey of departure from health care professions in the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin. Covers number of years until retirement and factors impacting retirement or other departure decision for 2008 and 2010. Includes data from employers on the trends in positions (decreases, increases, or maintaining) in the next five years.
Organization: Fox Valley Health Care Alliance
Date: 5/2012
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Tagged keywords: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Family Medicine Physicians, General Surgeons, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Phlebotomists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists, Wisconsin
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AACN Nursing Shortage Fact Sheet
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Overview providing data, contributing factors, impact on patient safety, and strategies to address the national nursing shortage.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Arkansas Health Workforce Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Change
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Provides recommendations to expand the capacity and effectiveness of Arkansas's health workforce using technology, care coordination, and system navigation. Addresses workforce education, training, recruitment, retention, distribution, coordination, incentives, and structure.
Organization: Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Author: Arkansas Health Workforce Initiative
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Care Coordination, Compensation, Dentists, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Technology in Education and Training
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The Building Blocks of High-Performing Primary Care: Lessons from the Field
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Examines how high-performing practices are adopting the patient-centered medical home model. Addresses empanelment; keys to successful team-based care; the role of medical assistants, registered nurses, and other providers; panel management; care continuity; and prompt access to care.
Organization: California Healthcare Foundation
Author: Willard R, Bodenheimer T
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Best Practices and Model Programs, California, Care Coordination, Colorado, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, Medical Assistants, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues, Washington
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Colorado's Nursing Faculty Shortage: What It Is and Why You Should Care
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Describes the nursing faculty shortage and its impact on health care and the economy. Includes statistics and data on nursing faculty age, teaching and academic status, degrees, and demand and supply.
Organization: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce
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Features a snapshot of the registered nurse (RN) workforce, studies linking education level and outcomes, and programs to enhance educational preparation.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Greater Cincinnati Health Council: Vacancy Report, Workforce Age Report, Retirement Report
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Reports on a survey of hospitals in the Cincinnati area regarding 33 professions. Provides vacancy rates, retirement rates, and age distribution. Highlights increasing vacancy rates and retirements as the economy recovers from the recession.
Organization: Greater Cincinnati Health Council Workforce Center
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Ohio, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Radiation Therapists, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists
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Investing in Nurse Education: Is there a Business Case for Health Care Employers?
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Addresses the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing recommendations that employers should encourage nurses to advance their education. Reviews related evidence. Proposes a framework for employers to consider the costs and benefits of investing in nursing education.
Organizations: George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Pittman P, Horton K, Keeton A, Herrera C
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Nursing Schools
Directory
Lists nursing schools in Kansas approved by the state board of nursing.
Organization: Kansas State Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Kansas, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Kentucky Board of Nursing Annual Report 2010-2011
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Includes information on nursing education in Kentucky on pages 14-17 and licensure statistics on pages 19-23. Covers NCLEX pass rates by school, admissions and graduates for LPN, ADN, and BSN programs.
Organization: Kentucky Board of Nursing
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Kentucky, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Michigan Department of Community Health, Task Force on Nursing Practice: Final Report and Recommendations
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Provides position papers on a variety of nursing workforce issues in Michigan including: scope of practice, use of technology, health care quality, licensure, and more. Concludes each position paper with recommendations from the Task Force on Nursing Practice.
Organization: Michigan Department of Community Health
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Michigan, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Nursing Education Programs in Pennsylvania: Data from 2010 Nursing Education Program Annual Reports
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Reports on the enrollment, faculty, applications, graduates, age distribution, attrition, and curriculum of nursing programs in Pennsylvania. Provides the survey instrument used.
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses
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A Profile of Active Registered Nurses in New York
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses in New York. Covers median age, diversity, foreign-trained RNs, education, work setting, and plans to leave their current positions.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurse Labor Supply and the Recession -- Are We in a Bubble?
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Examines the future supply of registered nurses using a workforce model that takes into account the impact of the recession.
Author: Staiger DO, Auerbach DI, Buerhaus PI
Location: New England Journal of Medicine, 366(16), 1463-5
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Understanding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Distribution in Urban and Rural Areas of the United States Using National Provider Identifier Data
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Additional Link: Policy Brief
Examines the usefulness of National Provider Identifier (NPI) data for studying the distribution of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in rural and urban areas. Compares rural and urban distribution. Identifies factors associated with rural practice, including state scope of practice laws.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Author: Skillman SM, Kaplan L, Fordyce MA, McMenamin PD, Doescher MP
Date: 4/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Rural, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand
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The Changing Role of Nurses
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Discusses the expanding role of nurses in helping provide coordinated, team-based care. Addresses the report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health."
Author: Howell WLJ
Location: Hospitals & Health Networks
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Impact of Healthy Work Environments and Multistage Nurse Residency Programs on Retention of Newly Licensed RNs
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Link: Abstract
Examines the effects of healthy work environments and multistage nurse residency programs (NRPs) on retention rates of newly licensed RNs (NLRNs). Highlights the quality of clinical unit work environments as the most important retention factor.
Author: Kramer M, Halfer D, Maguire P, Schmalenberg C
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 42(3), 148-159
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey: Employed Persons by Detailed Occupation, Sex, Race, and Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity [In Thousands]
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Identifies the percent of women, Black/African American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino employed in various occupations. Includes data for many health care occupations under "Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations" and "Healthcare support occupations." Lists counselors and social workers under "Community and social service occupations."
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Chiropractors, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Diversity, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, National, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Phlebotomists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists
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Louisiana Nursing Workforce Demand Report
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Reports on supply and demand for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nursing aides in Louisiana. Addresses turnover and vacancy rates by type of facility, staffing, projected growth in new positions, hiring of new graduates, and more.
Organization: Louisiana Center for Nursing
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Louisiana, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Approved Registered and Practical Nurse Programs
Directory
Lists registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs in Massachusetts approved by the state's nursing board.
Organization: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Massachusetts, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Scores for Nursing Programs in Washington: 2012
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Presents the RN-NCLEX scores for Nursing Programs in Washington State. Includes scores from 2008-2012.
Organization: Washington State Department of Health
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Washington
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New Nurses: Has the Recession Increased Their Commitment to Their Jobs?
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Examines the impact of the economic recession on turnover, attitudes, and behaviors of new registered nurses.
Author: Brewer CS, Kovner CT, Yingrengreung S, Djukic M
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 112(3), 34-44
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
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Provides an overview of the training and education needed to enter this field, number of workers currently employed, and projected future demand. Mentions nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse-midwives. Discusses the nature of the work, typical working conditions, and wages.
Organization: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Midwives, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Rapid Response Team in a Rural Hospital
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Link: Abstract
Presents a study that explored nurses' knowledge and perceptions of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a 175-bed, rural community, nonteaching, regional hospital.
Author: Brown S, Anderson MA, Hill PD
Location: Clinical Nurse Specialist, 26(2), 95-102
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and Satisfaction with the Professional Practice Model
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Link: Abstract
Describes initial job satisfaction assessment and the satisfaction of registered nurses working on units where a professional practice model was implemented.
Author: McGlynn K, Griffin MQ, Donahue M, Fitzpatrick JJ
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 20(2), 260-265
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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WCN 2010 Wisconsin RN Survey Analysis Report
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Additional Links: At a Glance, Charts, Tables and Graphs, Executive Summary, Full Report, Results by County, Results by Region
Reports results from a survey of registered and advance practice nurses in Wisconsin. Includes data on supply, distribution, demographics, employment, education, future work plans, compensation and more. Offers recommendations for addressing workforce challenges including retention.
Organization: Wisconsin Center for Nursing
Author: Dean-Baar S, Murray ME, Acord L, Henriques J
Date: 3/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Education and Training, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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2010 - 2011 California New Graduate Hiring Survey
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Provides a snapshot of demographics and the employment experience of newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) in the state of California.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Diversity, Registered Nurses
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The Career Trajectories of Health Care Professionals Practicing with Permanent Disabilities
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Link: Abstract
Reports on in-depth interviews with physicians and nurses with disabilities to inform policy conversations regarding a diverse health workforce.
Author: Neal-Boylan L, Hopkins A, Skeete R, Hartmann SB, Iezzoni LI, Nunez-Smith M
Location: Academic Medicine, 87(2), 172-8
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Home Health Agencies Industry Report
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Provides data on home health agencies in Florida.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Hospices Industry Report
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Provides nursing workforce data resulting from a hospice survey in Florida.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Home Health Agencies, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Staffing and Deficiencies in the Largest For-Profit Nursing Home Chains and Chains Owned by Private Equity Companies
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Link: Abstract
Examines nurse staffing levels of for-profit nursing home chains before and after purchase by four private equity (PE) companies. Compares their staffing levels and quality of care to other types of nursing homes.
Author: Harrington C, Olney B, Carrillo H, Kang T
Location: Health Services Research, 47(1.1), 106-28
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nurses' Presenteeism and Its Effects on Self-Reported Quality of Care and Costs
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes the extent to which musculoskeletal pain, mental health issues, or both in registered nurses (RNs) affects their work productivity, self-reported quality of care, and associated costs.
Author: Letvak SA, Ruhm CJ, Gupta SN
Location: The American Journal of Nursing, 112(2), 30-38
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Education Programs 2010-2011 Annual School Report: Statistics Summary and Trends Analysis
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Reports data trends from 2001 to 2011 for approved Washington State nursing programs. Includes demographic statistics, enrollment and attrition rates, and supply data for nursing students and licensed nurses. Provides data on nursing faculty.
Organization: Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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Nursing Employment in Wyoming
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Presents data on nurses in Wyoming from 2009 to 2011. Covers number employed, age, wages, and average length of employment tenure.
Organization: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Research & Planning
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wyoming
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Psychiatric Hospitals Industry Report
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Provides data on the nursing workforce in Florida based on a survey of psychiatric hospitals.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Public Health Departments Industry Report
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Provides data on the nursing workforce in Florida based on a survey of public health departments.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Skilled Nursing Facilities Industry Report
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Provides data on the nursing workforce in Florida based on a survey of skilled nursing facilities.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Vermont Primary Care Workforce: 2011 Snapshot
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Reports on three regional surveys of Vermont's primary care workforce. Covers primary care physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, and certified physician assistants. Highlights the efforts of the state's area health education centers.
Organization: University of Vermont College of Medicine AHEC Program
Date: 2/2012
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Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Midwives, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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2010 Indiana Mental Health Professionals Re-Licensure Survey Report
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Provides a comprehensive description of the mental health workforce in Indiana. Includes data on Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Physicians, and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses.
Organization: Indiana AHEC Program
Author: Lewis CK, Sheff ZT, Richard AE, Brandt AJ, Zollinger TW
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Indiana, Licensure and Certification, Physicians, Psychologists, Registered Nurses
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California Nursing Jobs Report Card
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Reports the number of RN jobs per capita for metropolitan statistical areas in California with a corresponding letter grade rank. Includes data from 2004 and 2010.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Controlling Nurse Labor Costs
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Discusses nurse staffing levels and costs in hospitals. Highlights factors to consider for recruitment and to reduce turnover.
Author: Minich-Pourshadi K
Location: HealthLeaders
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Demand for Nurses in Florida: The 2011 Survey of Florida’s Nurse Employers
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Provides turnover rates, vacancies and vacancy rates, and the number of new positions for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants by industry in Florida. Details the survey methodology and includes the survey instrument used.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Health Care Workforce Distribution and Shortage Issues in Rural America
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NRHA Policy Brief. Discusses the health care labor shortage as it impacts rural areas. Makes policy recommendations.
Organization: National Rural Health Association
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Dentists, National, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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New Mexico State Health Workforce Planning Report: New Mexico Workforce Assessment and Recommendation Partnership: Final Report
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Reviews health workforce development in New Mexico in the areas of workforce pipeline, recruitment and retention, education and training, and federal and state policies. Includes employment data in the First Interim Report (pages 35-37 of document). Covers best practices in workforce development in Second Interim Report (pages 135-171 of document). Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organization: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Best Practices and Model Programs, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Mexico, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline
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North Dakota Nursing Needs Study: 2011 Licensed Nurse Supply Analysis
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Reports data on licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in North Dakota from 2003 to 2011. Includes information on demographics, full-time or other employment status, education, and where nurses work.
Organization: North Dakota Center for Nursing
Author: Moulton PL
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Nurse Staffing and Patient Safety in Hospitals: New Variable and Longitudinal Approaches
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Link: Abstract
Examines the relationship between changes in registered nurse (RN) staffing and patient safety events in Florida hospitals from 1996-2004.
Author: Unruh LY, Zhang NJ
Location: Nursing Research, 61(1), 3-12
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Health Care Quality, Registered Nurses
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Oregon State Board of Nursing: Educational Program Pass Rates
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Reports the pass rates for registered nurse and practical nurse students in Oregon.
Organization: Oregon State Board of Nursing
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Perceptions, Orientation, and Transition into Nursing Practice of Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Program Graduates
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Link: Abstract
Highlights factors influencing new nurse second-degree graduates to remain in clinical practice. Identifies preceptorships as critical to the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Author: Penprase B
Location: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 43(1), 29-36
Date: 1/2012
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Supply Trends Among Licensed Health Professions, Texas 1980-2011
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Discusses trends in the supply of health professionals in Texas. Includes medical professions, nursing professions, dental professions, and allied health professions.
Organizations: Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Health Professions Resource Center
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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The Washington State Nursing Workforce
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Provides information on the registered nurse (RN) workforce in Washington. Includes number of licensed RNs, hospital RN vacancy rate, supply and demand, and nursing education information.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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Washington State: Skill Gap Analysis Identifies High Employer Demand Fields
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Highlights the gap between supply and demand by health care occupations in Washington State based on projected annual openings for 2014-2019.
Organization: Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand, Vision Care Occupations, Washington
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Wisconsin's Health Care Workforce 2011 Report
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Provides a snapshot of the health care workforce and the challenges that Wisconsin's hospitals face to meet a growing demand for care. Includes information on the impact on Wisconsin of the Institute of Medicine's 2010 "Future of Nursing" report.
Organization: Wisconsin Hospital Association
Date: 1/2012
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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14th Annual Survey of Hospitals
Web site
Provides employers, educators, and health care planners data regarding the current and future needs of nursing services throughout Mississippi. Includes hospital survey definitions, RN turnover rates, LPN vacancy rates, and hospital RN vacancy rate.
Organization: Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mississippi, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2011 AHCA Staffing Survey Report
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Reports results from a survey of nursing facility staffing. Includes data on retention, turnover, and vacancy rates of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, therapy positions, foodservice, housekeeping, maintenance, and social service staff. Offers data on retention, turnover, and supply from 2008 to 2011 by state.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, State-by-State, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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2012 Annual Healthcare Indicators Report
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Provides information relating to hospital and health system trends in North Dakota. Includes data on health care personnel trends, comparisons to neighboring states, national data, and age of physicians, registered and practical nurses, and pharmacists.
Organization: North Dakota Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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2012 Annual Report: Advancing Higher Education in Nursing
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Provides an annual overview of the state of the nation's nursing schools. Discusses graduate employment, faculty shortages, progress with the IOM Future of Nursing recommendations and more. Includes data on nursing education applications, enrollments, graduations, faculty, and diversity on pages 3-5 and 22-23.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2012 APRN Consensus Model Legislation
Web site
Discusses uniform regulation for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, including licensure, accreditation, certification, and education. Includes a map of states showing the status of each.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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2012 Long Term Care Data
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Provides vacancy rates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in long-term care facilities in Mississippi for 2001-2012. Includes map and trending information.
Organization: Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mississippi, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2012 MHA Workforce Turnover and Vacancy: Employee Turnover Percent
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Presents turnover rates for various health professions in Missouri for the 2011 calendar year. Includes both statewide and regional data.
Organization: Missouri Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Appliance Technicians, Midwives, Missouri, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists
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2012 MHA Workforce Turnover and Vacancy: FTE Vacancy Percent
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Presents vacancy rates for various health professions in Missouri for the 2011 calendar year. Includes both statewide and regional data.
Organization: Missouri Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Appliance Technicians, Midwives, Missouri, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists
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Alabama Board of Nursing Annual Report 2011
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Reports on the actions of the state nursing board in Alabama for 2011. Provides statistics related to nurses licensed in the state in Appendix B. Lists board approved nursing programs and NCLEX pass rates in Appendix C.
Organization: Alabama Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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American Health Care Association: 2012 Quality Report
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Discusses quality of care in skilled nursing facilities. Addresses the skilled nursing workforce and the relationship between staffing and turnover to quality of care. Includes trend data on turnover and retention on pages 13-14 and supply on page 47.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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American Nurses Credentialing Center: Certification Statistics
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Lists the number of nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and registered nurses who passed certification exams or renewed their certification in various specialties such as gerontology. Renewal of certifications is required every five years.
Organization: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Geriatrics, Licensure and Certification, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Analysis of Utah’s Registered Nurse Workforce- 2012
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Reports data on the registered nurse workforce in Utah. Covers supply, demand, age, distribution, license renewal and expiration, work setting, and wages.
Organization: Utah Medical Education Council
Author: Ruttinger C
Date: 2012
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Approved Utah Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Lists nursing programs in Utah approved by the state nursing board. Includes baccalaureate, associate, practical nurse, and graduate degree nursing programs.
Organization: Utah State Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Utah
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Area Resource File (ARF)
Web site
A collection of data from more than 50 sources. Includes data on the supply of health professionals, with extensive data on physicians as well as data on other major health professions. Covers health professions training, with the most current data for number of schools, enrollments, and graduates for major health professions. Offers data on health care facilities and population data. Available free to download.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Chiropractors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Vision Care Occupations
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Arizona State Board of Nursing: Employment of Newly Licensed RN's 2012
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Reports results from a survey of newly licensed registered nurses in Arizona. Includes data on the total number of newly licensed nurses and by degree, reasons for not practicing, residency training, and more. Addresses the gap between prepared registered nurses and number of available jobs.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Author: Randolph P
Date: 2012
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Competencies to Improve Care for Older Adults
Web site
Identifies geriatric competencies for nurses. Includes separate documents for baccalaureate nurses, primary care nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and more.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Geriatrics, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Connecticut Registered Nurse Education Programs
Directory
Lists the registered nurse education programs in Connecticut along with their contact information.
Organization: Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education
Web site
Presents information, including FAQS, on the consensus model for APRN regulation. Addresses the lack of uniform regulation for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) across the states.
Organizations: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Examining New York State Nurses in Western NY and the Finger Lakes: A Western NY and Finger Lakes Regional Analysis of Nursing Graduations, 2005-2010
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Examines nursing supply trends in West New York and Finger Lakes regions. Analyzes whether the supply of new graduates will meet local demand for nurses. Includes information on applicants turned away and the job market for new graduates for hospitals, nursing homes, and home care.
Organization: New York State AHEC System/Western Region Office
Author: Brewer CS, Cassens R
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Fill in the Blanks: National Data Are Key to Putting Nurses Where They're Needed
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Provides an overview of nursing workforce data collection. Addresses the end of the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), the National Nursing Workforce Minimum Datasets, and the American Community Survey.
Author: Brooks K, Green C
Location: Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
Date: 2012
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Healthcare Workforce Map and Numbers
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Links: Eastern Healthcare Workforce Map and Numbers, North Central Healthcare Workforce Map and Numbers, South Central Healthcare Workforce Map and Numbers, Western Healthcare Workforce map and numbers
Provides the number of various health professionals in each of the four regions of Montana: North Central, South Central, Eastern, and Western. Presents supply data broken down by county.
Organization: Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Dental Occupations, Dentists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Montana, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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IDFPR Number of Active Nurse Licenses
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Reports the number of licensed nurses in the state of Illinois from fiscal year 2001 to 2013. Includes licenses practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice nurses.
Organizations: Illinois Center for Nursing, Illinois Division of Professional Regulation
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Illinois Nursing Pass Rates, Admissions, and Graduation Data
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Provides access to data on nursing education program admissions, graduations, and NCLEX pass rates in Illinois. Includes data for licensed practical nurses and registered nursing associates, baccalaureate, and masters programs. Covers 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Organizations: Illinois Center for Nursing, Illinois Division of Professional Regulation
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Kansas Nursing Initiative... The First Six Years
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Updates progress on a state initiative focused on increasing the capacity of Kansas nursing programs. Addresses nursing scholarships awarded, a nursing faculty salaries and supplies grant, a nursing equipment and facilities upgrade grant, and investments in simulation capacity. Identifies admissions and graduates since the state implemented the program.
Organization: Kansas Board of Regents
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, Faculty, Kansas, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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MHA Work Force Planning Tool
Web site
Reviews Minnesota hospital workforce trends and projects personnel needs. Includes sections for registered nurse and physician workforce projections.
Organization: Minnesota Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Minnesota, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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MHA's Annual Workforce Report
Web site
Provides the Missouri Hospital Association's 2012 Workforce Reports. Includes a statewide and regional reports. Discusses current supply, turnover, and vacancies for various health professions as well as trends from 2007 to 2012. Statewide report also discusses workforce pipeline.
Organization: Missouri Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Family Medicine Physicians, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Hospitals, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Missouri, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists, Trends and Emerging Issues, Workforce Pipeline
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Michigan Center for Nursing: Survey of Nurses 2011
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Reports on an annual survey of LPN and RN nurses in Michigan. Covers demographics, employment status, future plans, education, and practice information. Includes the survey instrument used and the response frequencies.
Organization: Michigan Center for Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Michigan, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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Minnesota Board of Nursing: Annual Licensure Report
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Reports the annual activities of the Minnesota State Board of Nursing for 2012. Includes data on the number of licensed foreign educated nurses, registered nurses, practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses by specialty and public health nurses.
Organization: Minnesota Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Mississippi Board of Nursing: Annual & Statistical Reports
Web site
Provides information on the number of nurses licensed in Mississippi by county of residence; race, gender, and age; employment status, clinical field and more. Covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners.
Organization: Mississippi Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mississippi, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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NCLEX Annual Pass Rates National/State by Year (Illinois)
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Provides RN and LPN NCLEX national and state of Illinois annual pass rates through calendar year 2011.
Organization: Illinois Division of Professional Regulation
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Oklahoma Board of Nursing - Agency Data
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Provides data on the nursing workforce in Oklahoma. Includes statewide and county supply, age, gender, field of employment, education and exam statistics.
Organization: Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Oklahoma Nurses Association Annual Book of Reports 2012: RN Employment in Oklahoma, Growth in the 1st Decade of the 21st Century vs. Expectations in the 2nd Decade
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Offers an analysis of the registered nurse workforce in Oklahoma. Includes statewide and regional occupational growth projections and compensation data.
Organization: Oklahoma Nurses Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Oklahoma State Approved Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Additional Links: Approved Licensed Practical Nursing Programs, Approved Refresher Courses, Approved Registered Nurse Associate Degree Programs, Approved Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Provides access to lists of Oklahoma Board of Nursing approved nursing programs. Covers licensed practice nursing, registered nursing associate and baccalaureate programs and refresher courses.
Organization: Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses
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Pennsylvania State Snapshot, 2012
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Reports data on the nurse workforce in Pennsylvania. Includes number of licensed registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Covers level of education, enrollments in nursing programs, number of qualified applicants turned away and more.
Organization: Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Race/Ethnicity of Students Enrolled in Generic (Entry-Level) Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral (Research-Focused) Programs in Nursing, 2002-2011
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Presents demographic data of students enrolled in nursing programs from 2002 to 2011. Includes data for entry-level generic baccalaureate, master's, and research-focused doctoral programs.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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RN Degree Analysis
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Provides data on the number of NCLEX candidates and pass rates for registered nurses in Wisconsin by school for 2011 and 2012.
Organization: Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Wisconsin
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Rural Health Care: A Strategic Plan for Washington State
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Outlines rural health challenges in Washington State. Highlights workforce issues, specifically nursing shortages, on pages 16-18. Offers Rural Outreach Nursing Education (RONE), health information technology (HIT), and other innovative programs as solutions.
Organization: Washington State Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Health Information Technology and Telehealth, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Washington
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South Carolina Health Professions Data Book, 2012
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Reports on the distribution of health care professionals in South Carolina by county. Includes health status and demographic information for each county.
Organization: South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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South Dakota Annual Report of Nursing Education Programs: 2011
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Provides statistical information on South Dakota's approved nursing education programs including data on student enrollment, program capacity, student demographics, curriculum, NCLEX reports, and faculty information.
Organizations: South Dakota Board of Nursing, South Dakota Center for Nursing Workforce
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Dakota, Supply and Demand
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Special Survey on Vacant Faculty Positions for Academic Year 2011-2012
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Presents data from schools of nursing to assess the current state of the faculty shortage. Collects data on budgeted, but unfilled full-time faculty positions by rank, tenure, and level of teaching. Includes vacancy rate by region and selected characteristics of vacant positions.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Author: Fang D, Li Y
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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State of Florida 2010-11 Summary of School Health Services
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Includes RN to student ratios and school health services staffing information for the state of Florida and for each county in Florida. Provides data on student health conditions, funding, and services provided.
Organization: Florida Department of Health
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses
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Team-Based Chronic Care Management: Guided Care and ProvenHealth Navigator Offer Models of Interdisciplinary Team-Based Care
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Introduces two models of care that utilize nurses in a patient navigator role to coordinate care: guided care nurse and a registered nurse case manager. Discusses how both models improve care quality.
Organization: Commission for Case Manager Certification
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Patient Navigators, Registered Nurses
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Texas Nursing Education Reports
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Provides information on nursing education programs, faculty, and students in Texas. Covers program locations, tracks, online course availability, and more. Includes data on number of applicants, graduates, admitted and enrolled students, reasons for not accepting qualified applicants, faculty vacancy and turnover rates, barriers to recruitment, demographics, and more.
Organizations: Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Use of Social Media and Mobile by Healthcare Professionals: 2011 Results
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Additional Link: Survey Results Infographic
Reports on a survey of health professionals regarding their use of social media for job searching and career networking. Contact information is required to view full report.
Author: AMN Healthcare
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Pharmacists, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Utah Medical Education Council Rural Rotations: 2007-2012
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Reports data on clinical rotations in rural and undeserved areas of Utah since 2007. Includes data for advanced practice nursing, pharmacy, physician, dental, and physician assistant students including number and distribution of participants, practice locations of post-rotation professionals, and rotation locations.
Organization: Utah Medical Education Council
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Utah
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Vital Signs 2012: A National Nursing Attitudes & Outlook Report
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Reports results from a survey of nurses' job satisfaction and employment plans. Includes data on satisfaction with workload, compensation, job duties and environment, and plans for retirement. Offers access to survey instrument.
Author: Jackson Healthcare, Jackson Nurse Professionals
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses Annual Report of the Biennium July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012
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Reports on the activities of the West Virginia registered nursing board. Includes the number of active licensed RNs in the state, educational statistics, NCLEX pass rates, and county-level RN data. Provides data on dialysis technicians.
Organization: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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Wisconsin 2012 RN Workforce Survey
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Summarizes results from the 2012 survey of registered nurses in Wisconsin. Includes data on demographics, education, employment status and setting and more. Provides brief data on advanced practice nurses.
Organizations: Wisconsin Center for Nursing, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin’s Health Care Workforce 2012 Report
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Additional Link: Interactive Report
Provides an overview of the health care workforce in Wisconsin. Offers current and trend data on health care employment, vacancy rates, and demographics. Covers the emerging trend of employing advanced practice non-physician health care professionals.
Organization: Wisconsin Hospital Association
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Health Technologists and Technicians, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Wisconsin
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Yearly NCLEX-RN Pass Rates for Graduates of Colorado Nursing Schools
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Links: Associate Degree Program Pass Rates, Baccalaureate Degree Program Pass Rates
Provides NCLEX pass rates for registered nursing programs in Colorado from 2005 to 2012. Covers associates degree and baccalaureate degree programs.
Organization: Colorado Board of Nursing
Date: 2012
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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2011 Summary of Annual Reports Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Programs
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Provides information on the program capacity, expansion plans, and future need for faculty for nursing programs in Ohio. Includes data on enrollment and graduates.
Organization: Ohio State Board of Nursing
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses
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California’s Health Care Workforce: Readiness for the ACA Era
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Analyzes the impact of expanded health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the health workforce in California. Addresses supply and demand, education, and policy implications. Provides data and literature reviews of workforce studies for various health professions that cover demographics, scope of practice, and more.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Audiologists, Behavioral Health Occupations, California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Chiropractors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, General Surgeons, Health Reform, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Policy, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Scope of Practice, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Vision Care Occupations
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Comparison of Patient Outcomes in Magnet® and Non-Magnet Hospitals
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Link: Abstract
Examines nurse staffing and skill mix as they relate to patient outcomes at Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals.
Author: Goode CJ, Blegen MA, Park SH, Vaughn T, Spetz J
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(12), 517-523
Date: 12/2011
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Effects of Nurse Staffing and Nurse Education on Patient Deaths in Hospitals with Different Nurse Work Environments
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Link: Abstract
Examines the conditions under which hospital nurse staffing, nurse education, and work environment are associated with improved patient outcomes.
Author: Aiken LH, Cimiotti JP, Sloane DM, Smith HL, Flynn L, Neff DF
Location: Medical Care, 49(12), 1047-53
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Hawaii State Center for Nursing: Nursing Education Programs 2009-2010
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Provides information on Hawaii state nursing programs for licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and for graduate nursing programs. Includes student enrollment, admission slots, demographics, and faculty demographics.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Hawaii, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Hawaii State Health Workforce Planning Report: Hawaii’s Healthcare Workforce 20/20 Plan & Report
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Presents county and state-level strategies for addressing health workforce issues in Hawaii. Covers supply, education, recruitment and retention. Offers plans for the most difficult occupations to fill by county. Includes information on current health workforce programs and data in appendices. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organizations: Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Health Resources and Services Administration, State of Hawaii Workforce Development Council
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Hawaii, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Educators, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Medical Assistants, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline
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Licensed Nurses Disciplined in Oregon Between September 1996 and June 2008
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Link: Abstract
Examines how the Oregon Board of Nursing sanctions through discipline errors made by nurses. Results show registered nurses (RNs) tend to be reprimanded more often than other licensure types, and licensed practical nurses(LPNs) receive more licensure suspensions.
Author: Hudson ML, Droppers OJ 5th
Location: Western Journal of Nursing Research, 33(8), 1030-1046
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Medication Reconciliation in Nursing Homes: Thematic Differences Between RN and LPN Staff
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Link: Abstract
Presents patterns of differences found in nursing home medication reconciliation practices and actions when performing the process between registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) staff.
Author: Vogelsmeier AA, Scott-Cawiezell JR, Pepper GA
Location: Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(12), 56-63
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Registered Nurses
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New Jersey's Educational Capacity: 2010 Registered Nurse Report
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Reports on a 2010 survey of nursing schools in New Jersey. Covers demographics, applications, enrollment, graduations, and nursing faculty.
Organization: New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurse Supply Grows Faster than Projected amid Surge in New Entrants Ages 23–26
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Link: Abstract
Identifies an increase in the number of full-time-equivalent registered nurses ages 23-26. Offers three possible projections for the impact on the nursing supply. Discusses the implications for the projected nursing shortage.
Author: Auerbach DI, Buerhaus PI, Staiger DO
Location: Health Affairs, 30(12), 2286-92
Date: 12/2011
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The Relative Geographic Immobility of New Registered Nurses Calls for New Strategies to Augment that Workforce
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Link: Abstract
Examines the geographic mobility of registered nurses (RNs). Identifies nursing as one of the least mobile professions for women. Discusses what policy makers could do to help increase the supply of RNs in underserved areas.
Author: Kovner CT, Corcoran SP, Brewer CS
Location: Health Affairs, 30(12), 2293-2300
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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South Carolina Nurse Supply Factsheet: Nursing Demographics
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Reports data on the demographics of nurses in South Carolina. Includes gender, race, age, education, and distribution.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina
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Washington State Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections: 2011 - 2031
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Additional Link: Policy Brief
Describes trends in registered nurse supply and demand for Washington State from 2011 through 2031.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Author: Skillman SM, Andrilla CH, Tieman L, McCook AU
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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West Virginia State Data Snapshot December 2011: Registered Nurses (RNs)
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Highlights the location of registered nurses licensed in West Virginia by county of residency. Identifies trends in supply. Provides information on RN employment status, degrees held, gender, and age distribution.
Organization: West Virginia Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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Wisconsin Nursing Education and Nurse Faculty: 2010 Survey Results
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Reports results from a survey of nursing programs and faculty in Wisconsin. Includes data on the number and type of nursing programs, program capacity, applicants, admissions, student demographics, and faculty supply, vacancies and demographics. Includes recommendations for addressing challenges.
Organization: Wisconsin Center for Nursing
Author: Dean-Baar S, Cook A, Laurent C,
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin State Health Workforce Planning Report: Wisconsin State Health Care Workforce Development (SHCWD) Planning Grant: Project Report
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Presents benchmarks for addressing health care workforce challenges in Wisconsin. Provides data on supply, distribution, compensation, vacancies and demographics. Discusses current and future programs for achieving each benchmark. Offers additional workforce data in appendices. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organizations: Wisconsin AHEC Program, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Date: 12/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists, Wisconsin, Workforce Pipeline
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2011 Ohio RN Workforce Survey
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Presents the results of the 2011 RN Workforce Survey, taken by RNs in Ohio when they renew their licenses.
Organization: Ohio State Board of Nursing
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Bullies at Work: The Impact of Horizontal Hostility in the Hospital Setting and Intent to Leave
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Link: Abstract
Examines the impact of horizontal hostility (HH) on ill calls and likelihood of turnover among registered nurses (RNs) at a community hospital.
Author: Wilson BL, Diedrich A, Phelps CL, Choi M
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(11), 453-458
Date: 11/2011
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Digging Deeper: Nurse Excess or Shortage? The Effect on a New Nurse
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes the nursing shortage projections for the year 2025. Addresses the absence of transition training from books to the bedside for new nurse graduates.
Author: Sephel A
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 27(6), 390-393
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, International, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Expanding the Scope of Practice for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Would Generate Fiscal Savings While Enhancing High Quality Medical Care
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Supports expanding the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) in Florida. Discusses how this could improve access to care and save the state money. Addresses possible regulatory changes and related concerns.
Author: Florida TaxWatch
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Florida, Health Care Access, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Forecasts of the Registered Nurse Workforce in California: November 10, 2011
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Forecasts supply and demand for the registered nurse workforce in California through 2030.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Date: 11/2011
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Medicaid Redesign Team: Workforce Flexibility and Change of Scope of Practice Work Group Final Recommendations
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Offers recommendations regarding health workforce scope of practice in New York. Supports creating an advisory committee, demonstrations, a service-obligated scholarship program, and other policy changes. Includes a behavioral health workforce survey regarding licensing on pages 42-64.
Organization: New York Department of Health
Author: MRT Workforce Flexibility and Change of Scope of Practice Work Group
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Hygienists, Financial Aid, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Access, Health Reform, Licensure and Certification, Medicare and Medicaid, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Montana State Health Workforce Planning Report: Montana Healthcare Workforce Statewide Strategic Plan
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Introduces a healthcare workforce plan to address the unique needs of the state of Montana. Presents strategies in four main areas: engaging Montanans in understanding and addressing the State's healthcare workforce needs, educating and training the state's healthcare workforce, recruiting health professionals to health professions shortage areas, and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce. Includes vacancy rates and projected employment. Funded by HRSA State Planning Grant.
Organizations: Montana AHEC, Montana Governor's Workforce Investment Board, Montana Office of Rural Health
Author: Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Audiologists, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Chiropractors, Compensation, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, Midwives, Montana, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Rural, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Surgical Technologists, Vision Care Occupations
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Portfolio Use as a Tool to Demonstrate Professional Development in Advanced Nursing Practice
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Link: Abstract
Presents a process for evaluating an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) professional development program and rewarding leadership and excellence in practice.
Author: Hespenheide M, Cottingham T, Mueller G
Location: Clinical Nurse Specialist, 25(6), 312-320
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Relationships Among Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, and Burnout in Registered Staff Nurses Working in Outpatient Dialysis Centers
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Link: Abstract
Examines the relationships among structural empowerment, psychological empowerment, and burnout in registered staff nurses working in outpatient hemodialysis settings. Measured variables with the Emotional Exhaustion Subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Conditions for Work Effectiveness II Questionnaire, and Psychological Empowerment Instrument.
Author: O'Brien JL
Location: Nephrology Nursing Journal, 38(6), 475-481
Date: 11/2011
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Wisconsin Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecasts: Results Report 2010-2035
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Additional Link: Brief Summary
Provides results and analysis of the Wisconsin registered nurses supply and demand forecasts.
Organization: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Author: Walsh T, Udalova V, Winters D
Date: 11/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Work Environment Factors Other Than Staffing Associated with Nurses' Ratings of Patient Care Quality
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Link: Abstract
Examines the association between registered nurses' (RNs') ratings of patient care quality and several work environment factors adjusting for reported patient-to-RN ratios and ratings of staffing adequacy.
Author: Djukic M, Kovner CT, Brewer CS, Fatehi FK, Cline DD
Location: Health Care Management Review
Date: 11/2011
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Alaska Health Care Workforce Update and Regional Analysis: Changes in Number of Licensed Active Resident Health Care Providers in Alaska (Selected Categories), 2007–2011, by Labor Market Area
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Provides an overview of the health care workforce in Alaska. Offers supply data for multiple professions statewide and by region and turnover rates for physicians and registered nurses.
Organizations: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Alaska Health Planning and Systems Development
Author: Rarig AJ
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Mental Health Counselors, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Colorado's Nurse and Nurse Aide Workforce: A Portrait
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Provides an overview of certified nurse aides (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) in Colorado. Informs policymakers about the issues that shape Colorado’s current nursing and allied workforce. Addresses expectations for employment growth, demographic and employment characteristics, education and training experiences, job satisfaction factors, and rural-urban differences.
Organization: Colorado Health Institute
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Compensation, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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The Complexities of National Health Workforce Planning: Executive Summary
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Provides tools for state and local leaders to assess workforce supply. Discusses the importance of considering the mix of health care professionals needed to meet demand. Lists the current and future supply for twelve health care professions.
Organization: Bipartisan Policy Center
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Dentists, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Developing Seamless Pathways to Advanced Nursing Degrees
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Discusses the Multi-Regional Model to Increase the Number of Baccalaureate Nurses in the U.S. (RIBN), which created pathways between associate and baccalaureate nursing programs in New York and North Carolina. Covers lessons learned and summarizes arguments for the advancement of nursing education.
Organization: Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, New York, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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NCLEX Pass Rates for Nevada Schools
Web site
Reports for the 2009,2010, and 2011 NCLEX examination pass rates in Nevada for registered nurses and practical nurses.
Organization: Nevada State Board of Nursing
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Nevada, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Newly Licensed RNs Describe What They Like Best about Being a Nurse
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Reports on a study examining what newly licensed registered nurses like about their jobs in order to identify strategies for reducing turnover.
Author: Djukic M, Pellico LH, Kovner CT, Brewer CS
Location: Nursing Research and Practice, 968191. Epub 2011 Oct 29.
Date: 10/2011
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Nurse Staffing in Critical Access Hospitals: Structural Factors Linked to Quality Care
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Link: Abstract
Examines registered nurse (RN) staffing in small critical access hopitals. Identifies work environments where RNs are overextended, reassigned from inpatient care, and interrupted creating potential safety and quality risks.
Author: Cramer ME, Jones KJ, Hertzog M
Location: Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 26(4), 335-343
Date: 10/2011
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Nursing in New Jersey at a Glance: 2011
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Fact sheet detailing nurses in New Jersey. Includes data on workforce statistics, age, retirement, degree, nursing schools, and faculty.
Organization: New Jersey Nursing Initiative
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Quality and Cost Analysis of Nurse Staffing, Discharge Preparation, and Postdischarge Utilization
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Link: Abstract
Shows an increase in Registered Nurse non-overtime staffing reduces readmission rates and hospital expenses as a result of a reduction in patient post-discharge utilization.
Author: Weiss ME, Yakusheva O, Bobay KL
Location: Health Services Research, 46(5), 1473-94
Date: 10/2011
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Report of Findings: Nursing Facility Staffing Survey 2010
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Reports on the retention, turnover, and vacancy rates of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, therapy positions, foodservice, housekeeping, maintenance, and social service staff at nursing facilities. Includes the retention and turnover rates of nursing staff by state.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists
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Report of Survey Results for Newly Licensed Registered Nurses in Washington State
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Link: Abstract
Examines information regarding the employment of newly licensed registered nurses in Washington between May 2009 and August 2010. Reports on job search strategies, type of job sought, and contributing factors to their success.
Author: Hirsch AM
Location: The Journal of Nursing Education, 50(10) 575-578
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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RN to MSN Program Information
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Provides information about how registered nurses with associate's degrees can get a master's of science in nursing (MSN). Includes a directory of programs by state.
Organizations: American Association of Community Colleges, Health Professions Education Center
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care: 2011 Update
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Provides a set of standards for cultural competence in nursing practice.
Organizations: American Academy of Nursing, Transcultural Nursing Society
Author: Douglas M, Pierce J, Rosenkoetter M, et al
Location: Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 22(4), 317-333
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Work Engagement, Moral Distress, Education Level, and Critical Reflective Practice in Intensive Care Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Examines registered nurses' (RN) moral distress, education level, and critical reflective practice (CRP). Provides strategies to promote RN work engagement.
Author: Lawrence LA
Location: Nursing Forum, 46(4), 256-268
Date: 10/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Building Capacity in Nursing Schools
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Reports on a multistate online nursing education program intended to increase the number of baccalaureate-level registered nurses.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Indiana, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Technology in Education and Training, Texas, Trends and Emerging Issues, Utah
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Coalition Issue Paper # 4: Professional Licensing
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Discusses the licensure process in Alaska for health care professionals. Addresses challenges and offers recommendations for improvement.
Organization: Alaska Health Workforce Coalition
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Behavioral Health Occupations, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers
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Findings of the 2010 Registered Nurse and 2011 Licensed Practical Nurse Surveys
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Summarizes results from surveys of registered and licensed practice nurses in Wisconsin. Includes data on demographics, education, distribution, compensation, work setting, and more.
Organization: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Author: Shutes DL, Grundvig AN
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Findings of the NCAL 2010 Assisted Living Staff Vacancy, Retention and Turnover Survey
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Provides 2010 nationwide data to estimate the retention, vacancy and turnover rates of employees, including nurses as a specified category, who worked in assisted living communities.
Organizations: American Health Care Association, LeadingAge
Author: National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Health Information Technology in the Workplace: Findings from a 2010 National Survey of Registered Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Examines registered nurses (RNs) experiences with health information technology (HIT) and their perceptions of the effect of this technology on quality of care and daily work.
Author: DesRoches CM, Miralles P, Buerhaus P, Hess R, Donelan K
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(9), 357-364
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Practice Environment and Registered Nurses' Job Satisfaction in Nursing Homes
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Link: Abstract
Examines the nursing practice environment and job satisfaction of registered nurses (RNs) in nursing homes. Concludes participation in facility affairs, a supportive manager, and resource adequacy are associated with increased job satisfaction for RNs working in nursing homes.
Author: Choi J, Flynn L, Aiken LH
Location: The Gerontologist
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Care: Hospital Privileges
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Discusses barriers to hospital privileges and outlines the benefits to consumers and the health care system when advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have hospital privileges.
Organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Author: Brassard A, Smolenski M
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Hospitals, National, Nurse Practitioners, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Survey of Nursing Education Programs: 2009–2010 School Year
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Reports on a survey of nursing programs in Michigan. Addresses enrollment capacity, issues affecting enrollment capacity, type of programs offered, demographics of students and faculty, and number of graduates. Uses national data set recommendations from the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.
Organization: Michigan Center for Nursing
Date: 9/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Michigan, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Community Health Center Workforce in New York
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Reports on a survey of community health centers in New York about staffing levels and recruitment and retention difficulties. Covers the primary care, nursing, behavioral health, and oral health workforce. Includes rural/urban comparisons.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Community Health Workers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Health Educators, Medical Assistants, Midwives, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Patient Navigators, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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Computer Literacy of Nurses in a Community Hospital: Where Are We Today?
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Link: Abstract
Examines computer literacy of licensed registered nurses at a community hospital. Supports basic computer classes with training focused on specific skills, such as bibliographic database searching, to improve evidence-based practice.
Author: Campbell CJ, McDowell DE
Location: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 42(8), 365-370
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Registered Nurses
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Connecticut Health Care Workforce Assessment
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Analyzes supply and demand for Connecticut's health workforce. Addresses contributing factors including the state's education and training system. Offers recommendations. Describes the methodology used, which includes an analysis of job postings. Supported by a HRSA state planning grant.
Organizations: Connecticut Allied Health Workforce Policy Board, Jobs for the Future
Author: Holm R, Quimby S, Dorrer J
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Connecticut, Dental Occupations, Education and Training, Hospitals, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Geographic Variations in Health Care Workforce Training in the US: The Case of Registered Nurses
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Examines whether the level of training for hospital registered nurses varies geographically. Includes comparisons to the education of the local general workforce. Discusses the implications for the IOM goal for 80% of RNs to have BSNs.
Author: Blustein J
Location: Medical Care, 29(8), 769-74
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Hospital Nurse Staffing: Choice of Measure Matters
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Compares three different measures of nurse staffing for use in quality of care studies: hours of care per patient day, nurse-reported patient workload on last shift, and nurse-perceived staffing adequacy.
Author: Kalisch BJ, Friese CR, Choi SH, Rochman M
Location: Medical Care, 49(8), 775-9
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Michigan, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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North Carolina Health Professions 2010 Data Book
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Describes the supply and distribution of licensed individuals in nineteen health professions by county and selected regions in North Carolina using October, 2010 data from the health professions data system (HPDS).
Organizations: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, North Carolina AHEC Program
Author: Newton H, Lyons J, Hadley H, Groves J, McGee V, Gaul K, Fraher E
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, North Carolina, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Staffing and Patient Care Costs in Acute Inpatient Nursing Units
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Examines whether increasing RN skill mix without changing the total licensed nursing hours improves cost outcomes. Compare medical and surgical admissions at Veterans Health Administration medical centers.
Location: Medical Care, 49(8), 708-15
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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State Mandatory Overtime Regulations and Newly Licensed Nurses’ Mandatory and Voluntary Overtime and Total Work Hours
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Examines mandatory overtime regulations and their association with mandatory and voluntary overtime and total hours worked by newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs). Is part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's RN Work Project.
Author: Bae SH, Brewer CS, Kovner CT
Location: Nursing Outlook, 60 (2), March-April, 60-71
Date: 8/2011
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White Paper on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Addresses the implications of the Future of Nursing report for South Carolina. Defines the roles of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in the state. Reviews the literature on APRN care quality. Highlights barriers to APRN practice and access to care. Offers recommendations for changing the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
Organization: South Carolina Board of Nursing
Author: Advanced Practice Committee
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, South Carolina, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Workforce Issues Related to Physical and Behavioral Healthcare Integration Specifically Substance Use Disorders and Primary Care: A Framework
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Offers a discussion framework for the joint ONDCP/SAMHSA/HRSA meeting August 10th, 2011. Addresses practice strategies and training and education focused on integrating substance abuse treatment into primary care. Includes workforce and education statistics.
Author: Dilonardo J
Date: 8/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Care Coordination, Education and Training, National, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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California Board of Registered Nursing: 2010 Survey of Registered Nurses
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Evaluates nursing workforce data to understand the demographics, education, and employment of registered nurses (RNs) with California licenses.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Author: Spetz J, Keane D, Herrera C
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Care Plus: An Alternative to Traditional Patient-Centered Medical Homes
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Link: Abstract
Describes the Care Plus model of care, a Patient-Centered Health Care Home, intended to improve patient health and satisfaction while also decreasing healthcare costs using an RN-managed, community-based approach.
Author: Windel L, Anderko L
Location: Home Healthcare Nurse, 29(7), 453-456
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers, National, Registered Nurses
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Enhancing Diversity in the Nursing Workforce
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Provides the data on the diversity of the registered nurse (RN) workforce and strategies to enhance representation in nursing and in nursing education.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, National, Registered Nurses
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Hospital Nursing Workforce Costs, Wages, Occupational Mix, and Resource Utilization
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Presents overview of how hospitals use different types of RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides in for-profit, nonprofit, and government-owned hospitals and to estimate the wages, cost, and intensity of nursing care using a national data set.
Author: Welton JM
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(7-8), 309-314
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Lessons from the Trenches — A High-Functioning Primary Care Clinic
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Describes how a community health center in Colorado redesigned its care model to become a patient-centered medical home using care continuity, prompt access to care, and health care teams. Addresses the transition to team-based care and roles of team members.
Author: Bodenheimer T
Location: New England Journal of Medicine, 365(1), 5-8
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Care Coordination, Clinics, Colorado, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Care Access, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Merging Tradition and Innovation in Workforce Development: Health Care, Work-Based Learning, and Indigenous Americans in Jobs to Careers
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Describes how three projects in Alaska, Arizona, and Hawaii have helped advance frontline health care workers from indigenous American cultures and improved health care services to their Native communities.
Organizations: Jobs for the Future, Jobs to Careers
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Arizona, Best Practices and Model Programs, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, Hawaii, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Newly Licensed Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Job Difficulties, Demands and Control: Individual and Organizational Predictors
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Identifies factors involved with newly licensed registered nurses' perceptions of job difficulties, job demands and job control which will help managers redesign work settings to retain new nurses. Results showed inadequate orientation, working the day shift, working a greater number of hours and caring for a higher number of patients were significantly related to a greater likelihood of perceptions of job difficulty and job demand.
Author: Unruh LY, Nooney J
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 19(5), 572-584
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Homes: Private Investment Homes Sometimes Differed from Others in Deficiencies, Staffing, and Financial Performance
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Examines how nursing homes acquired by private investment firms changed from before acquisition or differed from other homes in deficiencies cited in state surveys, nurse staffing levels, and financial performance. Reports on nurse staffing ratios for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides.
Organization: Government Accountability Office
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Partners in Solutions to the Nurse Faculty Shortage
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Discusses the Center to Champion Nursing in America program which works to ensure Americans have the nurses needed to provide affordable, quality health care now and in a reformed health care system.
Author: Reinhard S, Hassmiller SB
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 27(4), 197-201
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Faculty, Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Workforce in Health Care
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Reports on estimated supply and demand for registered nurses in Pennsylvania for 2008-2018. Offers a variety of estimates based on different scenarios. Includes estimates of shortages by region and workforce investment area. Provides maps.
Organization: Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Perceptions of Nurses in Magnet® Hospitals, Non-magnet Hospitals, and Hospitals Pursuing Magnet Status
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Compares perceptions of registered nurses (RNs) employed in Magnet®, in-process (ie, hospitals seeking Magnet recognition), and non-Magnet hospitals using data from the 2010 National Survey of Registered Nurses (NSRN).
Author: Hess R, Desroches C, Donelan K, Norman L, Buerhaus PI
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(7-8), 315-323
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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A Profile of Virginia Nursing Education Programs: Results of the 2010 Survey of Virginia Nursing Education Programs
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Additional Link: Fact Sheet
Reports on a survey of practical nursing and registered nurse education programs in Virginia. Addresses program characteristics, clinical experiences, student information, attrition, graduates, NCLEX pass rates, and nursing faculty.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Virginia
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Trends in New York Registered Nursing Graduations, 1996-2011
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Summarizes the results of the 2010 survey of New York registered nursing education programs. Covers applications, admissions, graduations, barriers to expanding new capacity, and the job market for newly-trained registered nurses.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: Martiniano R, MacPherson M, and Moore J
Date: 7/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Advancing Health in Rural America: Maximizing Nursing’s Impact
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Focuses on how advanced practice registered nurses can help improve rural health. Addresses the IOM Future of Nursing report and the health challenges facing rural America.
Organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Author: Gorski MS
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Caregiver Staffing in Nursing Homes and Their Influence on Quality of Care: Using Dynamic Panel Estimation Methods
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Examines the relationship between caregiver staffing levels, turnover, agency use, and professional staff mix with care quality using a longitudinal analysis.
Author: Castle N, Anderson RA
Location: Medical Care, 49(6), 545-52
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses
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Fatigue, Performance and the Work Environment: A Survey of Registered Nurses
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Reports on a study of perceived levels of mental, physical and total fatigue, and also acute and chronic fatigue states, among registered nurses (RNs). Concludes that altering the work environment may reduce fatigue levels and the rates of medical errors.
Author: Barker LM, Nussbaum MA
Location: Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67(6), 1370-1382
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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The Feminization of the Health Care Workforce: Implications for Texas - 2011
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Examines the feminization primarily of physicians as a profession in Texas. Includes tables showing diversity in many health professions state-wide.
Organizations: Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Health Professions Resource Center
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, International Medical Graduates, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Texas
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Gaps in the Supply of Physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants
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Link: Abstract
Offers supply and demand projections through 2025 for the combined capacity of the physician, physician assistant, and advanced practice nurse workforce. Includes separate projections for primary care. Addresses the impact of health reform.
Author: Sargen M, Hooker RS, Cooper RA
Location: Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 212(6),991-9
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Reform, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Health Care Workforce in New York, 2009: Trends in the Supply of and Demand for Health Workers
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Addresses health care workforce trends in New York by employment setting and region. Includes the number of workers, recruitment and retention difficulties, and demand projections. Identifies the impact of the recession on the state's health care system.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: Martiniano R, MacPherson M, Dionne M, and Moore J
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, New York, Physicians, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Mapping the Economic Value of Nursing
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Informs policy makers on the return on investment of nursing. Addresses staffing levels, compensation models, and more.
Organization: Washington State Nurses Association
Author: Keepnews D
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Missouri State Board of Nursing Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report
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Provides data on the NCLEX examination pass rates, number of licensed nurses, and average age of nurses in Missouri.
Organization: Missouri State Board of Nursing
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Missouri, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nevada State Board of Nursing Annual Report 2010-2011
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Provides statistics on the nursing workforce in Nevada. Includes data on active licenses and certificates by title and county and supply of advanced practice nurses by county from 2007 to 2011, number of nursing program graduates from 2002 to 2011, NCLEX pass rates from 2010, and more.
Organization: Nevada State Board of Nursing
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nevada, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurses and Allied Health Professionals: New York's Growing Demand
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Reports on a survey of hospitals and health systems in New York regarding nurses and allied health professions. Covers vacancy rates, turnover, recruitment and retention, nurse degree distribution, and hospital subsidies of nursing education.
Organization: Healthcare Association of New York State
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Original Research: Tragedy into Policy: A Quantitative Study of Nurses' Attitudes Toward Patient Advocacy Activities
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Discusses findings at two Nevada endoscopy clinics where unsafe patient care conditions often went unreported by registered nurses because of a fear of retaliation. Results from study were used to support the passage of whistleblower protection legislation in Nevada.
Author: Black LM
Location: The American Journal of Nursing, 111(6), 26-35
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Clinics, Health Care Quality, Nevada, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Wisconsin Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecasting Model: Technical Report
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Additional Link: Brief Summary
Provides a detailed explanation of the models used to forecast supply of and demand for registered nurses in the state of Wisconsin.
Organization: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Author: Walsh T, Udalova V, Winters D
Date: 6/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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Comparison of Florida’s Nurse Population to the General Population
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Compares the the age, gender, and race/ethnicity of Florida’s LPN, RN, and ARNP nurse populations to Florida's total population.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Costs of NCLEX-RN Failure
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Discusses the background, strategies for success, and nursing programs responsibilities to producing qualified competent graduates who can successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN).
Author: Roa M, Shipman D, Hooten J, Carter M
Location: Nurse Education Today, 31(4), 373-377
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Hawaii’s Physician Workforce: Update
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Offers presentation slides that include primary care provider supply data. Includes maps of primary care physician shortages for 2010 projected through 2020.
Organization: Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Measurement of Workplace Empowerment Across Caregivers
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Link: Abstract
Examines workplace empowerment in long term care settings for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and care aides.
Author: Caspar S, O'Rourke N
Location: Geriatric Nursing, 32(3), 156-165
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses
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Practice Models and Roles of Physician Extenders in Dermatologic Surgery
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Link: Abstract
Examines the staff in dermatologic surgery practices, roles of physician extenders (PEs) in treating dermatology patients, and level of supervision.
Author: Tierney EP, Hanke CW, Kimball AB
Location: Dermatologic Surgery, 37(5), 677-83
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Predictors of Registered Nurses' Willingness to Remain in Nursing
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Discusses the matching of work schedules with employee expectations can influence nurses intent to stay or leave the profession.
Author: Kirschling JM, Colgan C, Andrews B
Location: Nursing Economic$, 29(3), 111-117
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Surgical Teams: Role Perspectives and Role Dynamics in the Operating Room
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Discusses surgical teams in the operating room (OR). Highlights the importance of leadership, team member competencies and an enacted environment that encourages feelings of competence and cooperation.
Author: Leach LS, Myrtle RC, Weaver FA
Location: Health Services Management Research, 24(2), 81-90
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, General Surgeons, Hospitals, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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United States Registered Nurses' Self-Report of Access to the Web
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Identifies the proportion and characteristics of Registered Nurses (RNs) who reported having had access to the Web in the year 2000 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Offers that Web access enhances participation in professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Author: Kleib M, Sales AE, Andrea Baylon M, Beaith A, Lima I
Location: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 29(5), 304-310
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses
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Vacancy Report Workforce Age Report
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Identifies trends in age and vacancies for hospitals in the Cincinnati area for 32 positions.
Organization: Greater Cincinnati Health Council Workforce Center
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Hospitals, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Ohio, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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Vermont Primary Care Workforce Development Strategic Plan
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Offers a plan to attain and retain a sufficient primary care workforce to provide quality health care for Vermonters. Estimates Vermont's primary care workforce supply and offers recommendations. Addresses state health reforms and medical home programs. Lists workforce needs in Appendix 1.
Organization: Vermont Department of Health
Date: 5/2011
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Dentists, Health Reform, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medicare and Medicaid, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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2010 Workforce Demand in Nursing Survey Reports and Recommendations
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Provides registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and advance practice nurse vacancy and turnover rates for West Virginia's hospitals. Reports on a survey of nursing schools in the state regarding faculty turnover and barriers to program expansion.
Organization: West Virginia Center for Nursing
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Faculty, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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The Business Case for Transforming Care at the Bedside Among the TCAB 10 and Lessons Learned
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Link: Abstract
Describes the benefits financially, in reducing patient falls and reducing registered nurse (RN) turnover to Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB).
Author: Unruh L, Agrawal M, Hassmiller S
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(2), 97-109
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Health Care Quality, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Health Care in the Rural West: Persistent Problems, Glimmers of Hope
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Examines access to physicians in the West. Analyzes whether registered nurses and physician assistants are substituting for doctors in Utah.
Author: Bill Lane Center for the American West, Stanford University
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues, Utah
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New Jersey Nurse Delegation Pilot Evaluation Report
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Evaluates a pilot program which involves nurse delegation of health maintenance tasks to certified home health aides. Addresses potential regulatory changes, feasibility, training needs, and the potential for the program to help alleviate the nursing shortage.
Organization: Rutgers Center for State Health Policy
Author: Farnham J, Young HM, Reinhard S, Petlick N, Reinhard TF, Santillan V
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, New Jersey, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Rural Nurses' Safeguarding Work: Reembodying Patient Safety
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Link: Abstract
Examines safeguarding practices of registered nurses in rural acute care hospitals and its impact on increased patient safety. Concludes increased attention to safeguarding as a nursing practicing is warranted.
Author: Mackinnon K
Location: Advances in Nursing Science, 34(2) 119-129
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses, Rural
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The Use of Reflective Practice in New Graduate Registered Nurses Residency Program
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Link: Abstract
Describes the use of a reflective practice exercise in a new registered nurse residency program to improve retention of new graduate nurses.
Author: Bolden L, Cuevas N, Raia L, Meredith E, Prince T
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(2), 134-139
Date: 4/2011
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs
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American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing Position Statement: The Role of the Registered Nurse in Ambulatory Care
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Link: Abstract
Discusses scope of practice for ambulatory care nurses.
Author: American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Location: Nursing Economic$, 29(2), 96, 66
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Assessing Continued Competency Through Simulation: A Call for Stringent Action
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Link: Abstract
Presents simulation as a model for competency evaluation of registered nurses.
Author: Decker S, Utterback VA, Thomas MB, Mitchell M, Sportsman S
Location: Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(2), 120-125
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, National, Registered Nurses
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A Data-Driven Examination of the Impact of Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs on the Nation’s Nursing Workforce
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Additional Link: Executive Summary
Presents data that support the value of registered nurse (RN) education delivered by both associate and bachelor’s-level schools of nursing to build a strong nursing workforce.
Organization: American Association of Community Colleges
Author: Fulcher R, Mullin CM
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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The Demand for Nursing Personnel Remains Strong in South Carolina
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Summarizes demand estimates for nursing occupations in South Carolina for 2008-2018 based on labor market data.
Organization: South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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The Florida Nursing Shortage
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Discusses nursing supply and demand in Florida and contributing factors, such as a bottleneck in nursing education. Includes charts with nursing vacancy and turnover rates by industry type, age distribution, and the impact of health reform on supply and demand projections.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Health Reform, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Hospital RN Job Satisfaction and Nurse Unions
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Link: Abstract
Examines the relationship between union presence and registered nurse job satisfaction and retention in hospitals.
Author: Seago JA, Spetz J, Ash M, Herrera CN, Keane D
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(3), 109-114
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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The Impact of Work Schedules, Home, and Work Demands on Self-Reported Sleep in Registered Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Explores the relationship of work schedules to self-reported restless and inadequate sleep in registered nurses.
Author: Geiger-Brown J, Trinkoff A, Rogers VE
Location: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 53(3) 303-307
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Nurse Staffing and Inpatient Hospital Mortality
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Examines the association between mortality and nursing shifts using data from a large academic medical center. Concludes that RN staffing below target levels was associated with increased mortality.
Author: Needleman J, Buerhaus P, Pankratz S, Leibson CL, Stevens SR, Harris M
Location: New England Journal of Medicine, 364(11), 1037-45
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Outcomes and Cost Analysis of the Impact of Unit-Level Nurse Staffing on Post-Discharge Utilization
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Link: Abstract
Addresses the impact of fluctuating nurse staffing levels, overtime, and vacancies on emergency department (ED) visits within 30 days of discharge.
Author: Bobay KL, Yakusheva O, Weiss ME
Location: Nursing Economic$, 29(2), 69-78, 87
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Retired RNs: Perceptions of Volunteering
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Link: Abstract
Advocates for health care organizations to recruit and use retired registered nurse (RN) volunteers and their years of clinical nursing experience.
Author: Cocca-Bates KC, Neal-Boylan L
Location: Geriatric Nursing, 32(2), 96-105
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, National, Registered Nurses
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Rural Hospital Nursing: Results of a National Survey of Nurse Executives
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Link: Abstract
Describes nursing characteristics in small and larger rural hospitals. Offers that hospital recruitment of baccalaureate (BS) nursing graduates is difficult in rural areas.
Author: Newhouse RP, Morlock L, Pronovost P, Sproat SB
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(3), 129-137
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Status of Indiana Registered Nurses Using the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Summarizes the responses of actively licensed registered nurses in Indiana to the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Addresses demographics, nursing positions, nursing activities, education, and emergency preparedness.
Organization: Indiana AHEC Program
Author: Kochhar K, Varma RA, Brandt AJ, Zollinger TW
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Indiana, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Washington State Data Snapshot: Registered Nurses (RNs)
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Contains information on the number of licensed registered nurses in Washington state including age, and gender.
Organizations: Washington Center for Nursing, WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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Work Unit Transformation to Welcome New Graduate Nurses: Using Nurses' Wisdom
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Link: Abstract
Examines a theory-driven approach to attract and retain newly graduated registered nurses (RNs). Describes implications for improving the work environment for hospital nurses.
Author: Hatler C, Stoffers P, Kelly L, Redding K, Carr LL
Location: Nursing Economic$, 29(2), 88-93
Date: 3/2011
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Supply in a Small State: Trends to Inform Policy
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Link: Abstract
Examines Vermont state level research on Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) workforce supply. Includes demographic, educational, employment, job satisfaction, intention to leave, and practice-setting characteristics information.
Author: Palumbo MV, Marth N, Rambur B
Location: Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice, 12(1), 27-35
Date: 2/2011
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Tagged keywords: Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Florida Nursing Education and Nurse Faculty Supply and Demand: 2010 Survey Results
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Additional Link: Key Findings
Reports on the growing demand and nursing shortage in Florida related to nursing education program capacity.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 2/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Faculty, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Price of Persistence: How Nonprofit – Community College Partnerships Manage and Blend Diverse Funding Streams
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Discusses the challenges faced by low-income adult students and ways community colleges and their non-profit partners can support them to make employment opportunities more accessible and achievable. Includes best practices and model programs in several health careers as well as funding sources.
Organization: Workforce Strategies Initiative at the Aspen Institute
Author: Conway M
Date: 2/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Best Practices and Model Programs, Financial Aid, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Michigan, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Rhode Island Registered Nurse Licensing Data 2000-2010
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Contains a chart listing nurse licensure examination data for Rhode Island. Includes the number of newly licensed RNs for 2000-2010.
Organization: Hospital Association of Rhode Island
Date: 2/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island
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Allied Health Workforce Policy Board: Annual Legislative Report, January 2011
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Updates in detail health workforce activities led by state agencies, educational institutions, workforce investment boards, and other organizations in Connecticut. Addresses allied health workforce trends and recommendations. Focuses on health information technology occupations, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants.
Organization: Connecticut Allied Health Workforce Policy Board
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Area Health Education Centers, Connecticut, Education and Training, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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APRN Model Act/Rules and Regulations
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Offers a regulatory model that covers the scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), outlines rules and regulations for their certification and licensure, and lists APRN nursing education standards.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Connecticut Career Pathways in Behavioral Health
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Provides graduation and licensure data for the behavioral health workforce in Connecticut. Offers examples of educational pathways. Includes sixteen career blueprints describing required education, programs in the state, licensure information, and more for occupations exclusive and non-exclusive to behavioral health. Offers supporting documents covering career options and programs of study in Connecticut.
Organization: Connecticut Workforce Collaborative on Behavioral Health
Author: Coddington L, Rosenberg J, Wolf J
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Connecticut, Education and Training, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Recreational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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Creating and Implementing a Nursing Role for RN Retention
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Link: Abstract
Describes the components and processes of a role designed to assist and support experienced Registered Nurses in career transition.
Author: Creakbaum EL
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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The Effect of Unions on the Distribution of Wages of Hospital-Employed Registered Nurses in the United States
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Link: Abstract
Discusses wage differences or lack thereof between union nurses and those in the non-union sector. Includes factors of gender, race, and immigration status.
Author: Spetz J, Ash M, Konstantinidis C, Herrera C
Location: Journal of Clinical Nursing, 20(1-2), 60-7
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, National, Registered Nurses
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Enculturation of Professional Contract Nurses: A Concept Analysis
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes the recurring integration of travel registered nurses to health care teams at hospitals throughout the nation.
Author: Tuttas CA
Location: Nursing Economic$, 29(1), 24-31
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses
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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Fact Sheet for Licensees and Nursing Students
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Explains the Nurse Licensure Compact for current and future nurse professionals, which allows nurses to have a multistate license in their home state and practice in other compact states. Covers requirements for participants.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nursing School Applicants vs. Applications: Five Years of Data from Washington State
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Additional Link: Data
Reports results from a comparison of nursing program applications to acceptance rates in Washington State. Includes data from 2006 to 2010 for associate and bachelor of science nursing degrees.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues, Washington
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Nursing Supply and Demand Study 2010
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Reports on registered nurse supply and demand for the Cincinnati area. Includes information on students and faculty from area nursing schools, turnover, vacancies, and demographics.
Organization: Greater Cincinnati Health Council Workforce Center
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Hospitals, Kentucky, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Ohio Hospital Workforce Report
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Offers a snapshot of Ohio's hospital workforce. Includes turnover and vacancy rates. Discusses several major workforce reports and the impact of health reform on physician supply.
Organization: Ohio Hospital Association
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Profile of Active Registered Nurses in New York
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses in New York. Covers median age, diversity, foreign-trained RNs, education, work setting, and plans to leave their current positions.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Date: 1/2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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2010-2011 Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Annual School Regional Reports
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Links: Bay Area Report, Central Coast Report, Greater Sacramento Report, Inland Empire Report, Los Angeles Area Report, Northern California Report , Northern Sacramento Valley Report, San Joaquin Valley Report, Southern Border Report
Provides the 2010-2011 annual school report for each of the nine regions in California. Each report includes data on number of nursing programs, number of faculty, student admission, completion, and retention rates and more from 2002 to 2011.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2011 Final: Labor Market Supply-Demand Analysis for Patient-Care Registered Nurses Illinois Statewide
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Reports demand and supply of registered nurses in Illinois. Includes data on new positions, replacement rates, education program completers, NCLEX pass levels, and more.
Organization: Illinois Center for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Illinois, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2011 Nursing Practice Survey
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Provides data on the nursing workforce in Iowa. Covers vacancies, age, education, recruitment efforts, and more.
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Iowa, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2011 South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Report
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Profiles the state's health workforce, with information on workforce distribution by geography, age, and profession. Includes information on the state's educational programs, as well as in-depth profession profiles with statewide and regional data.
Organizations: South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Center, South Dakota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Chiropractors, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, South Dakota, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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2011 SREB: Mississippi School of Nursing Survey Results
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Reports on a survey of nursing schools in Mississippi. Addresses enrollment, demographics, reasons for not admitting qualified applicants, student attrition, and graduates.
Organization: Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce
Author: Jones WM
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Mississippi, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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2011-2016 Texas State Health Plan: A Roadmap to a Healthy Texas
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Discusses the current state of Texas health care and provides recommendations to the governor and legislature. Provides data on demographics, supply, and distribution of various health professions in section II. Covers topics relating to the nursing workforce including recruitment, retention, technology, and primary care in appendix II.
Organization: Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, Geriatrics, Health Care Access, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, Health Technologists and Technicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Texas, Vision Care Occupations
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Vermont: 2011 Board of Nursing Relicensure Survey
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Summarizes the demographics, nursing education, employment, and job satisfaction of advanced practice registered nurses (RNs) in Vermont.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Vermont
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Alabama Board of Nursing Annual Report 2010
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Reports on the actions of the state nursing board in Alabama for 2010. Identifies the number and employment status of nurses licensed in the state for 2001-2010 in Appendix C. Lists board approved nursing programs and NCLEX pass rates in Appendix D.
Organization: Alabama Board of Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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APRNs Are Safe Prescribers in Kentucky
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Discusses Kentucky's laws allowing advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe medications. Supports their effectiveness in establishing safe practices by highlighting statistics from the 15 years since they were established.
Author: Mercer SE, Beason C
Location: KBN Connection, 30, 24
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Kentucky, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Arkansas State Board of Nursing: Annual Report
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Discusses the activities of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for 2010-2011. Includes licensure statistics, enrollment data, and NCLEX results. Provides a list of state board approved nursing programs in appendix A (pages 27-29). Offers detailed licensure statistics in appendix B with state and county-level data (pages 30-64).
Organization: Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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California NCLEX Pass Rates
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Provides data on pass rates for the NCLEX exam from nursing schools in California. Includes data from 2006 to 2011.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Characterizing the Structure of Operating Room Staffing Using Social Network Analysis
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes the interdisciplinary staffing characteristics of operating room teams at a large university hospital. Addresses social interactions such as how often a team works together using Social Network Analysis.
Author: Anderson C, Talsma A
Location: Nursing Research, 60(6), 378-85
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Hospitals, Michigan, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Community Colleges: Keeping America Healthy & Safe
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Addresses the importance of community colleges in preparing nurses and allied health professionals. Provides statistics. Offers recommendations to address health workforce shortages. Lists community colleges for each state and identifies whether they offer nursing or allied health programs.
Organizations: American Association of Community Colleges, Health Professions Education Center
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, State-by-State
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Contribution of Nursing Education Programs to the Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in North Carolina
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Addresses the educational preparation of nurses in North Carolina and offers recommendations. Highlights a need for more nursing faculty and to educate more baccalaureate prepared nurses.
Author: Kohlenberg E
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 289-292
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Reform, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Delaware Healthcare Association Nursing Workforce Vacancy Trend Reports: December 2000 to December 2010
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Reports on vacancy trends for nurses in Delaware's hospitals and long-term care facilities. Covers licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and advanced practice nurses.
Organization: Delaware Healthcare Association
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Delaware, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Escalating the Pathway From the Associate's Degree in Nursing to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or the Master of Science in Nursing: What Is Standing in the Way?
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Discusses the reasons for increasing education levels of registered nurses (RNs) and work in North Carolina towards this goal. Identifies barriers and the need for support to implement needed legislation, organizational practices, and simplified systems.
Author: Scott ES, Brinson H
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 300-3
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Evidence-Based Transition to Practice: Developing a Model for North Carolina
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Provides an overview of work done in North Carolina to build a transition to practice model for newly licensed nurses.
Author: Johnson MP, Roth JW, Jenkins PR
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 282-4
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Hawaii State Center for Nursing Annual Report 2011
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Provides information on nursing education, strategic planning for the nursing workforce from 2011-2014, a nurse residency program, and recruitment and retention.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Hawaii, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs
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Health Workforce Statistics: Health Workforce Employment
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Provides a map of the United States showing health workforce employment and average annual wages for each state and occupation based on the 2010 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey. Includes the number of employees per 100,000 people for each occupation and state. Offers comparisons to the US as a whole.
Organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Compensation, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Educators, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Health and Safety Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Psychologists, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Highest Nursing Degree by County
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Reports the number of nurses by highest degree earned in each county of South Carolina.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina
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Hospital Association of Rhode Island: Workforce Development
Web site
Covers nursing licensure data, nurse faculty salaries, NCLEX pass rates, workplace setting, and nurse graduation trends for Rhode Island.
Organization: Hospital Association of Rhode Island
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island
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HSCFN APRN Subcommittee: 2011 Survey of Health Care Settings
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Summarizes results from a survey of nursing and assisted living facilities. Covers the perceptions of and attitudes on the role of advanced practice nurses.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Hawaii, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Initiative on the Future of Nursing
Web site
Provides access to the research and data behind the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing, and resources to support implementing the report's recommendations. Covers nursing workforce, education, practice and leadership issues.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Issues in Missouri Health Care 2011: Assuring an Adequate Health Care Workforce in Missouri’s Medically Underserved Areas
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Discusses the inadequate supply of the health care workforce in Missouri rural areas and state's efforts to address the issue. Covers the impact of health care reform on these efforts.
Organization: Missouri Foundation for Health
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Dental Occupations, Dentists, Health Care Access, Health Reform, Missouri, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Shortage Designations, Supply and Demand
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Kids into Health Careers: A Rural Initiative
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Link: Abstract
Describes a project introducing students in rural Pennsylvania to nursing careers.
Author: Lauver LS, Swan BA, West MM, Zukowsky K, Powell M, Frisby T, Neyhard S, Marsella A
Location: Journal of Rural Health, 27(1):114-21
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Rural, Workforce Pipeline
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Massachusetts Hospital Association & Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives Survey of Hospital Nurse Staffing Issues in Massachusetts, 2011: Highlights
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Reports on a survey of hospitals in Massachusetts regarding nurse staffing. Addresses vacancy rates for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse assistants by type of hospital.
Organization: Massachusetts Hospital Association
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Massachusetts, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Michigan Rural Health Clinic Survey 2011
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Reports on a survey of clinics in rural Michigan. Includes the number of FTE employees on page 7-8 and the number of providers per clinic on page 18. Addresses acceptance of new Medicare and Medicaid patients. Provides the survey instrument used.
Organization: Michigan Center for Rural Health
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Clinics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Michigan, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Midwifery in the United States and the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation
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Presents a model for the regulation of advanced practice nurses in the midwifery field. Advocates for recommendations including expanded practice autonomy and support from state boards of nursing.
Organizations: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, American College of Nurse-Midwives, American Midwifery Certification Board
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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NCLEX Results for All First-Time Candidates: Registered Nurse
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Reports NCLEX pass rates for registered nurses in Arizona from 2006 to 2011. Offers results by college. Compares rates to national level.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nebraska RN Survey Report 2011
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Details demographics, salary, employment data, education, licensure information, and opinions about nursing from Nebraska's registered nurse license renewal data.
Organization: Nebraska Center for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, Nebraska, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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North Carolina Medical Journal: Future of Nursing in North Carolina
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Thematic issue addressing the future of nursing in North Carolina based on a summit of North Carolina nurse leaders convened in spring 2011.
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4)
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, North Carolina, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Technology in Education and Training, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Number of APRN’s by County
Map
Reports the number of advanced practice nurses by county in South Carolina.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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Number of Master’s and Doctorate Prepared Nurses by County
Map
Reports the number of nurses with a master's or doctorate degree in each county in South Carolina.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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Nurses Wanted: The Changing Demand for Registered Nurses in Oregon
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Examines how the demand for nurses has changed in the past six years in four key industry sectors: hospitals/health systems, long term care, home health/hospice and public health. Discusses registered nurse vacancy and turnover rates and education levels.
Organization: Oregon Center for Nursing
Author: Morris BA, Campbell KK, Ilic K
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Oregon, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Education Programs: 2011 Annual Reports Data - All Programs
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Reports data for nursing programs in Arizona. Includes supply of faculty, number of students, and attrition rates.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Percentage of Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses by County (Excludes MSN/DNP/PhD)
Map
Reports the percent of nurses with a bachelors degree in each county of South Carolina.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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Prelicensure Interactive Database
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Provides access to the California Board of Registered Nursing Annual School Survey data from 2001 to 2011. Includes number of associate, baccalaureate, and entry-level master's nursing programs, reasons for limiting program expansion, and acceptance and admissions rates.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Public Policy Agenda 2011: Addressing Colorado's Primary Care Provider Shortage
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Discusses the anticipated shortage of primary care providers and registered nurses by 2025 and 2020, respectively, in Colorado. Identifies actions the State of Colorado should take in 2011.
Organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
Author: Colorado Health Professions Workforce Policy Collaborative
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Regional Analysis of the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Examines registered nurses in New York State using data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN). Covers demographics, education, employment settings, income, job satisfaction, and nursing faculty.
Organization: New York State AHEC System/Western Region Office
Author: Brewer CS, Watkins R
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, Faculty, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses in North Carolina: The RIBN Project
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Describes a regional partnership between community colleges and universities to help registered nurses transition from an associate degree to a baccalaureate degree.
Author: Johnson MP, Hall VP, Causey B
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 304-6
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurses in Vermont: 2011 Board of Nursing Relicensure Survey
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Summarizes the demographics, nursing education, employment, and job satisfaction of registered nurses (RNs) in Vermont.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Vermont
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Removal of Legal Barriers to the Practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Reviews the roles of advanced practice registered nurses, the Institute of Medicine's recommendations to amend state regulations regarding APRNs, and efforts by stakeholders to remove legal barriers to APRN practice with a focus on North Carolina.
Author: Kugler EC, Burhans LD, George JL
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 285-8
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Rhode Island's Nursing Workforce: A Snapshot
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Provides several charts related to licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nursing aides in Rhode Island. Identifies current and projected demand, NCLEX pass rates for RNs, and workplace setting.
Organization: Hospital Association of Rhode Island
Author: Ricciarelli R
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island, Supply and Demand
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The Role of the North Carolina Community College System in Nursing Education
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Discusses how community colleges contribute to North Carolina's nursing workforce. Addresses the redesigned ADN curriculum which helps prepare nurses for a more seamless transition to an advanced nursing degree.
Author: Ralls RS
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 72(4), 307-9
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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State Profiles of Nursing Education and Research Funding
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Provides profiles for each state summarizing data on nursing education and the workforce. Includes trend data on nursing program enrollments, number of qualified applicants turned away, faculty shortages, age of faculty, and federal funding levels for nursing education and research.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Faculty, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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Summary Report Year 2010: Statewide Survey of Nursing Programs
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Reports on a survey of nursing students and faculty in Indiana. Includes reasons for turning students away, enrollment and graduation data, faculty vacancies, and demographics.
Organization: Indiana Center for Nursing
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Indiana, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Utah Medical Education Council: Utah APRN Fact Sheet One
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Reports data on the advanced practice registered nurse workforce in Utah. Includes data on supply, distribution, and work settings.
Organization: Utah Medical Education Council
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Utah
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West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses Annual Report of the Biennium July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
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Reports on the activities of the West Virginia registered nursing board. Includes the number of active licensed RNs in the state, educational statistics, NCLEX pass rates, and county-level RN data. Provides data on dialysis technicians.
Organization: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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White Paper: Nursing In New Mexico 2011
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Provides an overview of nursing in New Mexico and initiatives underway to strengthen nursing to better serve the people of New Mexico.
Organization: New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, New Mexico, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Workforce 2011: Is Your Hospital Ready?
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Provides the Missouri Hospital Association's 2011 Workforce Report. Covers recruitment and retention efforts and presents turnover and vacancy data for various professions. Discusses the increasing demand for health care services.
Organization: Missouri Hospital Association
Date: 2011
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Tagged keywords: Health Technologists and Technicians, Missouri, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Advancing the Education of Nurses: A Call for Action
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the educational preparation of registered nurses. Focuses on a model in New York that would require RNs to obtain a baccalaureate degree within ten years of completing an associate degree or diploma program.
Author: Zimmermann DT, Miner DC, Zittel B
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(12), 529-33
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Health Care Workforce Data Report: Nursing and Pharmacy in Maricopa County
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Provides detailed data on the nursing and pharmacy workforce in Maricopa County, Arizona. Includes data on demographics, supply, distribution, education, training, work hours, and more.
Organization: Center for Health Information & Research
Author: Johnson W, Wilson B, Harootunian G, Qiu Y, Sama T
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Staffing and Rural Hospital Performance Improvement
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Examines the relationship between nurse staffing and care quality measures. Compares rural and urban hospitals. Concludes that registered nurse hours have the most significant impact on hospital quality scores.
Organization: Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Author: Davidson G, Belk K, Moscovice I
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Role Transition in Rural and Remote Primary Health Care Nursing: A Scoping Literature Review
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Link: Abstract
Presents the findings of a scoping literature review examining the transition of nursing roles in primary health care (PHC), with a focus on rural and remote settings.
Author: Banner D, MacLeod ML, Johnston S
Location: The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 42 (4), 40-57
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: International, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Rural
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USG Pre-Licensure Nursing
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Summarizes how the University System of Georgia is addressing the state's shortage of registered nurses.
Organizations: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Georgia, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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WCN 2010 Nursing Faculty Diversity Survey Summary of Results
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Presents demographic data for nursing faculty in Washington. Includes breakdown by nursing degree offered. Provides demographic data for registered nurses.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Washington
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2009 Indiana Registered Nurse Re-Licensure Survey Report
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses in Indiana and discusses trends. Includes information on nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses. Addresses demographics, education, practice characteristics, certifications, retirement, and distribution.
Organization: Indiana AHEC Program
Author: Zollinger TW, Kochhar K, Coffing JM, Canada ML, Varma RA
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Faculty, Indiana, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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California Nurses Facts and Figures
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Provides extensive data on registered nurses in the state of California.
Organization: California Healthcare Foundation
Author: Bates T, Dower C
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Compensation, Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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CMSS Response to the Future of Nursing Report
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Addresses the scope of practice recommendations in the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report. Discusses the shortage of registered nurses, a need to standardize minimum supervised clinical experience for independent advanced practice nurse (APN) practice, liability insurance issues, and geographic distribution of nurse practitioners.
Organization: Council of Medical Specialty Societies
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Malpractice Insurance, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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A Comparison of the Virginia Licensed Nursing Workforce Survey & the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Compares the findings of a national and state nursing survey. Addresses differences in survey methodology.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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Cultural Similarity, Cultural Competence, and Nurse Workforce Diversity
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Link: Abstract
Examines whether nurses from the same race/ethnicity are culturally similar to their patients. Concludes that being of the same race/ethnicity does not ensure cultural similarity and cultural competence.
Author: McGinnis SL, Brush BL, Moore J
Location: Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(7), 894-909
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Effect of Work Environment on Intent to Leave the Nursing Profession: A Case Study of Bedside Registered Nurses in Rural Florida
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Explores the effect work environment has on the intent to leave the profession for rural hospital bedside registered nurses (RNs). Highlights subscales of autonomy, control over the practice setting, nurse-physician relationship and organizational support.
Author: Cortelyou-Ward KH, Unruh L, Fottler MD
Location: Health Services Management Research, 23(4), 185-192
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Hospitals, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Science Workforce Survey, 2010
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Additional Link: At a Glance
Presents the complete results of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services survey that assesses the clinical laboratory workforce in Wisconsin. Covers vacancies, demographics, supply by region, and emergency preparedness.
Organizations: Wisconsin AHEC Program, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Date: 11/2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Cytotechnologists, Diversity, Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nursing Aides, Pathologists' Assistants, Phlebotomists, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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2010 VHA Facility Quality and Safety Report
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Provides quality and safety data related to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Addresses nursing turnover rates on pages 13 and 112-120, full-time equivalents (FTE) by hospital on pages 103-111, and physician/nurse communication on page 33.
Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Compendium of Innovative Practices and Partnerships: Expanding Educational Capacity In California Schools of Nursing, Third Edition
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Summarizes best practices from California schools of nursing for expanding educational capacity. Includes contact information for each program.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Author: Orlowski C
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Future of Nursing: Focus on Education
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Summarizes the education portion of the IOM Future of Nursing report. Covers career pathways, innovations in nursing programs, nursing shortages, retention issues, and diversity. Includes recommendations for improvement in nursing education and data on supply, level of education, and demographics.
Organization: Institute of Medicine
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Future of Nursing: Focus on Scope of Practice
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Summarizes the scope of practice portion of the IOM Future of Nursing report. Covers state and federal policy.
Organization: Institute of Medicine
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Impact of National Health Care Reform on California's Health Care Workforce
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Discusses the challenges of the health care workforce in California including lack of educational capacity, shortages of health professionals, constraining scope of practice laws, and more. Highlights how the Affordable Care Act will impact these challenges. Includes recommendations for state decision-makers on how to address these challenges.
Author: Coffman J, Ojeda G
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Diversity, Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Reform, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, Medicare and Medicaid, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand
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Meta-Analysis of the Reliability and Validity of the Anticipated Turnover Scale Across Studies of Registered Nurses in the United States
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Link: Abstract
Provides a systematic way to determine the legitimacy of the use of the Anticipated Turnover Scale (ATS) in RN workforce research.
Author: Barlow KM, Zangaro GA
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 19 (7), 862-873
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Patient Falls: Association with Hospital Magnet Status and Nursing Unit Staffing
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Examines the relationship between hospital Magnet status, nursing unit staffing, and patient falls in a cross-sectional study.
Author: Lake ET, Shang J, Klaus S, Dunton NE
Location: Research in Nursing & Health, 33(5), 413-425
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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RN and LPN Supply and Demand Forecasts, 2010-2025: Florida's Projected Nursing Shortage in View of the Recession and Healthcare Reform
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Presents long-range forecasts of nurse supply and
demand to facilitate the state’s planning in response to changing economic and political conditions affecting the nursing shortage.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Use of Temporary Nurses and Nurse and Patient Safety Outcomes in Acute care Hospital Units
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Link: Abstract
Presents the results of a study based on 286 nursing units, which found that patient safety outcomes were not affected when levels of temporary staffing were low, however patient falls and injuries among nurses increased with higher levels of temporary staffing.
Author: Bae S, Mark B, Fried B
Location: Health Care Management Review,35(4), 333-344
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Wisconsin 2010 RN Survey Summary
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Provides data on registered nurses in Wisconsin. Contains all data elements of the National Nursing Workforce Minimum Dataset: Supply.
Organization: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Date: 10/2010
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wisconsin
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2009 Geographic Access Data System: Selected Healthcare Professionals in New Mexico
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Provides information and data on education, supply trends, geographic distribution, and demographics for New Mexico health care providers.
Organization: New Mexico Health Policy Commission
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Chiropractors, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, New Mexico, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Educating Nursing Students about Health Literacy: From the Classroom to the Patient Bedside
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Discusses the significance of the health literacy problem and shares strategies for identifying and intervening with patients who have limited health literacy. Describes how health literacy content can be incorporated into a nursing education program.
Author: Sand-Jecklin K, Murray B, Summers B, Watson J
Location: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15(3)
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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Graduates from Oregon’s Health Profession Training Programs: A Supply Trend Analysis of Select High-Demand Clinical Health Occupations
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Provides data on graduates, supply, and demand for health care professions in Oregon. Includes supply and demand projections and trend data for graduates to estimate future shortages.
Organization: Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Oregon, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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North Dakota Nursing Needs Study: Year Nine Facility Survey Results
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in hospitals and long-term care facilities in North Dakota. Covers recruitment issues, wages, vacancy and turnover rates, and continuing education.
Organizations: North Dakota Area Health Education Center, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author: Johnson S, Moulton P,
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Profile of Georgia's Registered Nurse Workforce: 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Licensure Renewal Survey Results
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Reports on a survey of licensed registered nurses in Georgia. Covers demographics, pre-licensure nursing education, type of licensure, and employment. Addresses interest in teaching nursing, licensure in other states, and other issues.
Organizations: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Georgia, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Workforce as a Contributor to the Problems in Georgia’s Behavioral Health Systems
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Discusses the many professions that comprise the behavioral health workforce in the state of Georgia. Includes issues of supply and demand, future planning, licensure, education, and partnering among organizations. Includes charts of data.
Organizations: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 9/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Diversity, Education and Training, Georgia, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Psychiatric Aides, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Workforce Pipeline
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Demographics and Trends on Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas
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Provides projected supply and demand for registered nurses (RNs) in Texas through 2020. Includes demographics and statistics on RNs, advanced practice registered nurses, and licensed vocational nurses using the Supply and Demand Forecasting model.
Organizations: Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies, Texas Department of State Health Services
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Directory of RN Refresher Programs in Virginia
Directory
Lists refresher programs in Virginia for Registered Nurses.
Organization: Virginia Nurses Association
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Virginia, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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The Intersection of State Regulations and Work-Based Learning: A Case Study on Addressing Regulatory Barriers to an Innovative Strategy for Worker Advancement
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Examines how a work-based learning program in Kentucky addressed regulatory barriers to preparing entry-level hospital workers to become registered nurses. Reports on how they dealt with their nursing faculty shortage.
Organization: Jobs to Careers
Author: Head D, Starr R
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Faculty, Hospitals, Kentucky, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Ninth Annual Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress: The Impact of the Nursing Faculty Shortage on Nursing Education and Practice
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Describes factors contributing to the nursing faculty shortage and offers solutions. Discusses challenges in recruitment, education, and funding. Includes data on compensation, job satisfaction, registered nurse supply and more.
Organization: National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, Faculty, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Providers of Nursing Care: Numbers, Preparation/Training and Roles: A Fact Sheet
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Shows data on nursing care including type of degree, numbers of nurses in that field, educational preparation time, roles and responsibilities, and salaries.
Organization: AARP
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurse Shortages Predicted in the US and Kansas for 2010 and 2020
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Reviews the estimated full-time equivalency (FTE) of RNs in Kansas. Discusses the nursing shortage in Kansas.
Organizations: Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Author: Lindbloom R
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Kansas, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Report on Distribution of Health Professions Education Programs in Georgia
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Discusses existing and looming shortages in the Georgia health workforce. Includes extensive data, maps, lists, and tables.
Organizations: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health, Chiropractors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Occupations, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Georgia, Health Informaticians, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physicians, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Summary of the February 2010 Forum on the Future of Nursing: Education
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Presents a summary of the third public forum, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, that explored challenges and opportunities in the nursing profession. The third forum was held on February 22, 2010 in Houston, and examined nursing education. The information and perspectives discussed at this forum will inform a final report on the future of nursing, expected to release in October 2010.
Organizations: Institute of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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What’s New in Nurse Practice Regulation, Nursing Supply Data Collection, and Research Opportunities
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Includes an interview with Kathy Apple, CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, regarding changes being considered to state nursing practice acts, NCSBN’s progress in collecting national nursing supply data, and research funded by the NCSBN.
Organization: Health Workforce Information Center
Author: Trude L
Location: Health Workforce News
Date: 8/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Expanding Scope of Practice: Inter-professional Collaboration or Conflict?
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Link: Abstract
Discusses scope of practice (SOP) expansion to meet the health care provider needs with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author: Gardner D
Location: Nursing Economic$, 28(4), 264-266
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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The Impact of Environmental Factors on Nursing Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention
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Link: Abstract
Investigates relationships between nurses' environmental factors of odor, noise, light, color and perceived stress, job satisfaction, and turnover intention.
Author: Applebaum D, Fowler S, Fiedler N, Osinubi O, Robson M
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(7-8), 323-328
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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Improving Access to Primary Care: The Growing Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Highlights Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) who provide primary care, take health histories, provide complete physical exams, diagnose and treat many common acute and chronic problems, interpret lab results and other diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and teach and counsel patients and their families about health and illness.
Organizations: AARP, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care, Registered Nurses
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Nurse Staffing and Quality of Care With Direct Measurement of Inpatient Staffing
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Link: Abstract
Examines how changes in RN staffing affected health care quality using longitudinal data from hospitals in California. Compares findings to similar studies.
Author: Harless DW, Mark BA
Location: Medical Care, 48(7), 659-63
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Health Care Quality, Hospitals, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurses Who Do Not Nurse: Factors That Predict Non-Nursing Work in the U.S. Registered Nursing Labor Market
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Link: Abstract
Compares Registered Nurses (RNs) who are employed outside of nursing to those who work in nursing jobs. Identifies characteristics of these groups to inform future policy directions and aid retention.
Author: Black L, Spetz J, Harrington C
Location: Nursing Economic$, 28(4), 245-254
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Role of the Pediatric Home Healthcare Nurse
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the need for the pediatric home healthcare nurse to have a body of knowledge to assess, intervene, and provide resources to this particular population.
Author: Cervasio K
Location: Home Healthcare Nurse, 28(7), 424-431
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, National, Registered Nurses
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A Streamlined Clinical Advancement Program Improves RN Participation and Retention
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Link: Abstract
Highlights the clinical advancement program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which works to recruit, retain, recognize, and reward nurses in direct care.
Author: Allen S, Fiorini P, Dickey M
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(7-8), 316-322
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Ohio, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Using Clinical Data to Capture Nurse Workload: Implications for Staffing and Safety
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Link: Abstract
Demonstrates how a hospital clinical database can be utilized to calculate individual nursing unit activities that affect nurses' workload.
Author: Baernholdt M, Cox K, Scully K
Location: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 28(4), 229-234
Date: 7/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Educating Nurses and Physicians: Toward New Horizons
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Presents the findings of a conference to advance inter-professional education in schools of medicine and nursing. Explores implementation of reforms in nursing and medical education called for by the Carnegie Foundation’s studies, Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation and Educating Physicians: A Call for Reform. Provides a description of the event, a download of the slideshow, a link to the webinar recording, as well as information related to the two Carnegie studies on medical and nursing education.
Organizations: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Interprofessional Training and Education, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Health Reform and the Workforce: Will There Be Enough Providers?
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Looks at how the legislation will affect the number of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals, especially those providing primary care services available to treat the expanding ranks of insured Americans.
Organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Reform, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurses Needed: Short-Term Relief, Ongoing Shortage, Results from the 2010 Nursing Workforce Survey
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Reports on a survey of hospitals in New York regarding registered nurses. Covers the impact of the recession, vacancy and turnover rates, average age, clinical capacity by specialty, and education.
Organization: Healthcare Association of New York State
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Quick Facts on Nursing Supply and Demand for Nursing Education
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Summarizes nursing workforce supply and demand in Colorado. Briefly covers data on supply, increasing demand, nursing students, and faculty.
Organization: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Summary of the December 2009 Forum on the Future of Nursing: Care in the Community
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Highlights the second of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative’s three forums, which was held on December 3, 2009. Examines care in the community. Focuses on community health, public health, primary care, and long-term care.
Organizations: Institute of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Community Health Workers, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Primary Care, Public Health, Registered Nurses
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: Hawaii's Innovative Ways to Educate its Nursing Workforce
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Additional Link: Seven part series
Part six of a seven part series. Discusses strategic partnerships with other communities that share similar goals to decrease isolation and increase educational opportunities for both students and practicing nurses.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Lewis L
Location: The American Journal of Nursing, 110(6), 58-61
Date: 6/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Hawaii, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Technology in Education and Training
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2009 Registered Nurses Employment and Earnings
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Provides data on registered nurses' employment including how many nurses work in different settings and how much they are paid in specific industries.
Organization: American Nurses Association
Author: McMenamin P
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2009 TUNING Analysis: A Comparison of U.S. and International Nursing Educational Competencies
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Highlights a new initiative which seeks to understand the role of nurses and nursing education from an international perspective. Evaluates the consistency of nursing educational competencies globally.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Location: NCSBN Research Brief, 45, 1-53
Date: 5/2010
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2010 NCHA Workforce Report
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Reports on a survey of hospitals in North Carolina. Addresses employment, vacancy, turnover, days to fill positions, and recruitment costs for nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professions. Includes rural/urban comparisons and regional variations.
Organization: North Carolina Hospital Association
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Health Technologists and Technicians, Hospitals, North Carolina, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Accelerated Programs: The Fast-Track to Careers in Nursing
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Discusses accelerated nursing programs, both at the graduate and undergraduate level.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Adaptation Challenges Facing Internationally Educated Nurses
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Describes the challenges facing internationally educated nurses working in the United States, combining an extensive literature review with the personal perspectives of a registered nurse from Kenya.
Author: Chege N, Garon M
Location: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 29(3), 131-135
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Immigration, International, National, Registered Nurses
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Alaska Health Workforce Plan
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Provides a consensus of strategies to meet Alaska's health workforce needs. Includes occupation-specific strategies.
Organizations: Alaska Health Workforce Coalition, UAA Office of Health Programs Development
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Community Health Workers, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Policy, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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The Characteristics of Registered Nurses Whose Licenses Expire: Why They Leave Nursing and Implications for Retention and Re-entry
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Provides insight into reasons why nurses leave their careers and the barriers to re-entry.
Author: Skillman S, Palazzo L, Hart L, Keepnews D
Location: Nursing Economic$, 28(3), 181-189
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Registered Nurses, Washington, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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College Students' Perceptions of Their Experiences: What Do Minority Students Think?
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Examines the correlation between nursing students' race/ethnicity and perceptions about institutional, dispositional, and situational factors and whether perceptions differed by college.
Author: Wong ST, Seago JA, Keane D, Grumbach K
Location: Journal of Nursing Education, 47(4), 190-5
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Disparities in Human Resources: Addressing the Lack of Diversity in the Health Professions
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Discusses the importance of diversity, the current status of diversity in health care professions, issues contributing to the lack of diversity, and how to address those issues.
Author: Grumbach K, Mendoza R
Location: Health Affairs, 27(2), 413-22
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, Diversity, National, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Effect of Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios on Patient Wait Time and Care Time in the Emergency Department
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Evaluates the effect of mandated nurse-patient ratios (NPRs) on emergency department patient flow.
Author: Chan T, Killeen J, Vilke G, Marshall J Castillo E
Location: Academic Emergency Medicine, 17(5), 545-552
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Generational Differences Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses
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Presents the responses of 2369 newly licensed registered nurses from 3 generational cohorts - Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y. Identifies differences in their characteristics, work-related experiences, and attitudes.
Author: Keepnews D, Brewer C, Kovner C, Shin J
Location: Nursing Outlook, 58(3), 155-163
Date: 5/2010
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The Geriatric Nurse Educator: Caring for the Modern Senior
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Discusses the senior citizen of today. Highlights the geriatric nursing specialty.
Organization: The John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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The Impact of Worker Health on Long Term Care: Implications for Nursing Managers
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Discusses the issues of worker presenteeism (reduced productivity due to health problems) and how this may be affecting quality of resident care. Reports on the insufficient numbers of competent licensed and direct care staff to manage, supervise, and deliver high-quality care to the elderly population.
Author: Letvak S, Ruhm C
Location: Geriatric Nursing, 31(3), 165-169
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, National, Registered Nurses
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Nurse Competencies for Nursing Home Culture Change
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Lists recommendations and competencies for licensed nurses in nursing homes to promote and facilitate
person-directed care and culture change in their organizations.
Organization: Pioneer Network
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Geriatrics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Workforce Solutions for 21st Century Health Care: Addressing Education Capacity
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Discusses the education capacity problem with the increasing shortage of registered nurses.
Organizations: AARP, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Production of Registered Nurses by University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia Institutions 2006-2009
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Presents the demographics of registered nurse graduates from Georgia educational institutions.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Georgia, Registered Nurses
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Rapid Response Teams Seen Through the Eyes of Nurses
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Describes rapid response teams from a nurses' point of view, how nurses who activate such teams feel about
the experience, leadership skills necessary when working with these teams, and why it matters.
Author: Shapiro S, Donaldson N, Scott, M
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110(6), 28-34
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: Adding More-and Better Educated-Nurses in California
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Additional Link: Seven part series
Part five of a seven part series. Highlights the California Nurse Education Initiative, a public–private partnership involving educators and nurse employers.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Lewis L
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110(5), 56-59
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Wanted: 2.4 Million Nurses, And That's Just In India
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Discusses the shortage of nurses in various countries throughout the world.
Author: Senior K
Location: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 88(5), 327-328
Date: 5/2010
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Tagged keywords: International, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Flexible Working and the Contribution of Nurses in Mid-Life to the Workforce: a Qualitative Study
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Explores the organizational, professional and personal factors that influence perceptions of commitment and participation in the workforce for nurses working in mid-life (aged 45 and over).
Author: Harris R, Bennett J, Davey B, Ross F
Location: International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47(4), 418-426
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: International, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Florida's RN and ARNP Supply: Growth, Demographics, and Employment Characteristics
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Details the size and characteristics of Florida's RN and ARNP supply.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Florida, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Health Policy: Health Care Workforce Issues
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Discusses challenges in meeting the demand for health care providers in Texas. Presents data and demographics. Includes maps of state shortage areas.
Organization: Texas Department of State Health Services
Author: Gunn BA
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Diversity, General Surgeons, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Rural, Shortage Designations, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Lifelong Learning in Medicine and Nursing: Final Conference Report
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Describes recommendations for health professionals’ continuing education or professional development and lifelong learning.
Organizations: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Association of American Medical Colleges, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Report to Congress on Nursing Faculty and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program: The Forum, Findings, and Recommendations
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Examines how the Intergovernmental Personnel Act could help resolve the nurse faculty shortage. Lists how many nurses are employed by each federal agency.
Organization: U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Strategic Health Planning: A Progress Report
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Provides information on the state of health care in the state of Washington as of 2010. Includes workforce supply and demand, age, and distribution information in chapter 6.
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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A Summary of the October 2009 Forum on the Future of Nursing: Acute Care
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Additional Link: Webcast & Presentations
Summarizes the discussions of an October 2009 forum, which brought together more than 300 participants at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA to explore new approaches that involve nurses providing safe, efficient, and effective care in acute care settings and across the health continuum.
Organizations: Institute of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 4/2010
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Technical Documentation for Licensure and Workforce Survey Data Analysis
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Provides technical details about the process of collecting and using Florida Center for Nursing workforce survey data. Includes the survey instrument used.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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Toward a Methodology for Substate Projections of Registered Nurse Supply and Demand in New York
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Presents information on the impact of nursing shortages at substate levels, such as counties or groups of small counties. Provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics that drive substate labor markets for RNs as well as the need for substate analyses to help policymakers better allocate scarce resources to address nursing shortages.
Author: McGinnis S, Martiniano R, Moore J
Location: Cahiers de Sociologie et de Demographie Medicales, 50(2), 131-153
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: Massachusetts Initiative Unites Nurse Educators, Employers, and Funders
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Additional Link: Seven part series
Part four in a seven part series. Highlights the Massachusetts Nursing Initiative, which has developed a set of core competencies for future nurses, created a centralized clinical placement system that has benefited both nursing education programs and health care facilities, increased access to simulation technology to help educate nurses, and provided educational and financial assistance to individual nurses.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Lewis L
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110(4), 54-57
Date: 4/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Massachusetts, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Assuring the Adequacy of Staffing of Long-Term Care, Strengthening the Caregiving Workforce, and Making Long-Term Care a Career Destination of Choice: From Mission Impossible to Mission Critical?
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Discusses the demand for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses in long-term care. Highlights the need for education, diversity in nursing staff, and reducing the high turnover rate.
Author: McConnell E, Lekan D, Corazzini K
Location: North Carolina Medical Journal, 71(2), 153-157
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Geriatrics, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, North Carolina, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Career Persistence in Baccalaureate-Prepared Acute Care Nurses
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Explains how baccalaureate-prepared acute care nurses understand, adapt to, and negotiate challenge and change in acute care settings in the context of social and structural features and consequently develop career persistence there.
Author: Hodges H, Troyan Keeley A
Location: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 42(1), 83-91
Date: 3/2010
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Career Satisfaction Among Oregon’s Registered Nurses: A Report from the Oregon Center for Nursing
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Presents the results of a survey conducted with nurses from all sectors of nursing and all regions in the state of Oregon. Results show that Oregon nurses are satisfied with their career choice and this satisfaction has grown in recent years.
Organization: Oregon Center for Nursing
Author: Morris B, Campbell K
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Chief Nursing Officer Turnover: An Analysis of the Literature
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Link: Abstract
Presents an in-depth literature review that summarizes key findings and factors that contribute to the high CNO turnover. The results of this review can be used as the basis for planning strategies to assist new and current CNOs in their development to reverse this turnover trend.
Author: Batcheller J
Location: The Nursing Clinics of North America, 45(1), 11-31
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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The Development of the Next Generation of Nurse Leaders
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Explains the development of a value-added leadership focus to a graduate nursing program.
Author: Aduddell K, Dorman G
Location: Journal of Nursing Education, 4, 1-4
Date: 3/2010
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Eighth Annual Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress: Addressing New Challenges Facing Nursing Education: Solutions for a Transforming Healthcare Environment
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Examines the challenges and develops recommendations for nursing education in the 21st century.
Organization: National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Experiences of Nurse Leaders Surviving Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Describes the authors' experiences as nurse survivors during Hurricane Katrina, reflecting on 10 major aspects of disaster planning from the perspective of the "Then" (during the storm) and the "Now" (current recommendations).
Author: Danna D, Bernard M, Schaubhut R, Mathews P
Location: Nursing & Health Sciences, 12(1), 9-13
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Louisiana, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Mental Health Professionals in Delaware 2009
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Examines the demographics, practice characteristics, and distribution of the mental health workforce in Delaware. Covers psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric advanced practice nurses, social workers, and mental health and chemical dependency counselors.
Organizations: Delaware Office of Primary Care & Rural Health, University of Delaware Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research
Author: Toth T
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Delaware, Diversity, Mental Health Counselors, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Supply and Demand
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Minnesota Health Profile: A Chartbook for Health Status and Health Care Indicators Comparing Minnesota to North Dakota and the Nation
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Provides a comprehensive overview of Minnesota's health care system and the health of its population. Includes comparisons to North Dakota and the United States. Highlights data on the health care workforce on page 24.
Organization: Dakota Medical Foundation
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Health Care Access, Health Care Quality, Mental Health Counselors, Minnesota, National, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Nursing and Health Care Workforce in Colorado: Driver of Prosperity or an Economic Roadblock?
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Additional Link: Nursing Shortage Portends Ill Will for Colorado
Presents a detailed picture of the economic, social and lifestyle issues shaping the health care industry. Discusses demographic changes, industry trends and national comparisons that shed light on Colorado’s nursing and health care workforce.
Organization: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Recognition: A Key Retention Strategy for the Mature Nurse
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the Senior and Generational Excellence initiative that identifies strategies and brings attention to the skills and needs of mature professional nurses.
Author: Bryant-Hampton L, Walton A, Carroll T, Strickler L
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(3), 121-123
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: Oregon Takes the Lead in Addressing the Nursing Shortage
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Part three in a seven part series. Highlights The Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education and how they have redesigned their nursing curriculum and standardized nursing education in eight of their 15 community college nursing programs.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Lewis L
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110(3), 51-54
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Workforce Survey of 2010 Connecticut Nursing School Graduates
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Reports on a survey of nursing students graduating from schools in Connecticut. Addresses average age, student debt, practice plans, and factors affecting practice plans.
Organization: Connecticut League for Nursing
Author: Connecticut Health Policy Project
Date: 3/2010
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Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Student Debt Load
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California's Latest Nursing Workforce Challenge: The Hiring Dilemma of New Graduates
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Discusses the difficulty of finding a job for new registered nurse graduates due to the economic recession. Includes data on employment, education, vacancy rates, and new nurse graduates.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Hawai’i State Center for Nursing: Registered Nurse Survey 2009
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Provides workforce data on Hawaii's registered nurses including geographic distribution, age, employment status, work setting, practice role, education, gender, and racial/ethnic background.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Author: LeVasseur S
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: Hawaii, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Staffing and Post-Surgical Complications Using the Present on Admission Indicator
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Link: Abstract
Uses the Quality Health Outcomes Model to evaluate the relationship between registered nurse staffing and six post-surgical complications: pneumonia, septicemia, urinary tract infections, thrombophlebitis, fluid overload, and decubitus ulcers from 283 acute care hospitals in California from 1996 to 2001.
Author: Mark B, Harless D
Location: Research in Nursing & Health, 33(1), 35-47
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Education, Part I: Nursing Schools Filled to Capacity
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Discusses community colleges in California having to turn away students who want a nursing degree due to not having enough room.
Author: Korry E
Location: The California Report, 5:38 minutes
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Education, Part Two: Private For-Profit Schools
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Examines a market-based approach to nursing training as students turn more and more to private for-profit schools for degrees and career training.
Author: Korry E
Location: The California Report, 5:49 minutes
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Staffing Patterns in California’s Licensed Community Clinics: Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants
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Describes utilization of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and medical assistants over the period 2005-2008.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Author: Bates T, Chapman S
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: California, Clinics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: The Technical Assistance Program of the CCNA
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Additional Link: Seven-part series
Part two of a seven part series. Discusses efforts to support 30 geographically diverse state teams in expanding nursing education capacity.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Noelle R, Quinn W, Reinhard S, Cleary B, Hunter M, Akinwole B
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110(2), 53-56
Date: 2/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The 2007 & 2008 Virginia Licensed Nursing Workforce Survey Findings and Recommendations
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Additional Link: Data Cube - Virginia Registered Nurse Results
Reports on Virginia's registered and licensed practical nurses. Covers demographics, education, employment characteristics such as employment setting, job satisfaction, and how long they plan to continue working. Discusses research methods and includes the survey instrument used.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Virginia
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Advance Practice Nurses: An Action Plan for the State of Kansas
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Discusses the role of advanced practice nurses (APRN) in improving access to primary care in Kansas. Summarizes the barriers to practice for APRNs and provides recommendations for overcoming these barriers.
Organization: Kansas State Board of Nursing
Author: Douglass M
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Access, Kansas, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Assessing and redesigning the nursing practice environment
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Link: Abstract
Describes a project created to provide a framework for current and ongoing evaluation of the practice environment. Discusses the aging population, aging nurse workforce, and high nurse vacancy rates.
Author: Eaton-Spiva L, Buitrago P, Trotter L, Macy A, Lariscy M, Johnson D
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(1), 36-42
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses
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Career Moves: Your Guide to Growing Job Opportunities in Massachusetts
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Profiles health occupations in Massachusetts projected to be in demand through 2014. Includes job descriptions, average earnings, projected growth, and educational requirements.
Organization: Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Massachusetts, Medical Assistants, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Creating Order Out Of Chaos: A Leadership Approach
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Link: Abstract
Introduces the Complex Adaptive Leadership Model which reflects real-world situations and provide strategies for leadership and team development. Used with perioperative nurse leaders in the Surgical Care Improvement Project in a Pennsylvania facility.
Author: Chadwick M
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses
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Development of the Role of Director of Advanced Practice Nursing
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Discusses the development of the leadership position of director of advanced practice nurses in a large teaching institutions, which provides leadership to APNs in various settings, contributes to staff satisfaction, facilitates increased professional growth, and provides improved quality and fiscal outcomes.
Author: Rhodes C, Fusilero J, Williams C
Location: Nursing Economic$, 28(1), 58-62
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses
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Experience of Overseas Nurses: The Potential for Misunderstanding
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Link: Abstract
Describes the findings of a study about the experiences of nurses recruited from Ghana and the Philippines by a London NHS Trust. Reports on issues that have the potential to affect care as well as relationships with patients, families and clinical colleagues.
Author: Okougha M, Tilki M
Location: British Journal of Nursing, 19(2), 102-106
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, International, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Florida Nursing Education Capacity and Nurse Faculty Supply/Demand 2007-2009 Trends
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Analyzes trends in Florida's nursing education capacity and faculty supply and demand.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Forecasting Nurse Supply and Demand in Virginia 2008 - 2028
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Details nursing supply and demand estimates for Virginia using a variety of scenarios. Provides an overview of the U.S. Health and Resource Services Administration (HRSA) nurse supply and demand models used.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Virginia
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Improving the Long-Term Care Workforce Serving Older Adults
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Additional Link: Abstract
Identifies strategies that can reverse current trends by expanding worker supply such as improving education, training, and developmental activities; and making delivery of long-term care services and supports to older people a more attractive alternative to employment in acute and primary care settings.
Author: Stone R, Harahan M
Location: Health Affairs, 29(1), 109-115
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Registered Nurses, Social Workers
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Moving On, Up, or Out: Changing Work Needs of New RNs at Different Stages of Their Beginning Nursing Practice
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Presents strategies to improve the work environment and retain registered nurses (RNs). Discusses factors associated with dissatisfaction: the lack of nurse manager leadership, persistent verbal abuse, high patient-to-nurse ratios, and the physical demands of bedside nursing that result in injuries.
Author: Pellico LH, Djukic M, Kovner CT, Brewer CS
Location: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15(1)
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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New Nurses Views of Quality Improvement Education
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Results of a 2008 survey sent to 2,386 new nurses regarding quality improvement.
Author: Kovner C, Brewer C, Yingrengreung S, Fairchild S
Location: The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 36(1), 29-35.
Date: 1/2010
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New York Registered Nursing Graduations, 1996-2010
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Reports on a survey of New York's registered nursing education programs. Covers applicants, acceptance rates, graduations, barriers to admitting more students, and job market conditions. Includes breakdowns by degree type and region.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: Martiniano R, Bates A, and Moore J
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Leadership from Bedside to Boardroom: Opinion Leaders' Perceptions
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Presents the results of a survey on nurses’ influence on health systems and services, which interviewed 1,504 leaders across key roles and industries from August 18 - October 30, 2009.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurses: Highlights from the 2007-2008 DHP Licensure Renewal Survey
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Highlights the demographics, employment characteristics, job satisfaction, supply and demand estimates, and nursing faculty data for registered nurses in Virginia.
Organization: Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Faculty, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Virginia
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Remaking Primary Care: A Framework for the Future
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Analyzes the causes of the primary care crises, the effects, and innovations that could strengthen primary care, such as collaborative education. Addresses the impact of health care reform on primary care.
Organizations: Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation, NEHI
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Reform, Interprofessional Training and Education, National, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Report of Findings and Recommendations: Florida Board of Nursing
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Presents findings and recommendations for nursing education in Florida.
Organization: Florida Board of Nursing
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Uniting States, Sharing Strategies: Forging Partnerships to Expand Nursing Education Capacity
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Additional Link: Seven part series
Part one of a seven part series. Discusses major messages that emerged from two nursing education national summits.
Organizations: AARP, Center to Champion Nursing in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Cleary B, Hassmiller S, Reinhard S, Richardson M, Veenema T, Werner S
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 110 (1), 43-50
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Workforce Demand in Nursing-Intensive Healthcare Settings: 2009 Vacancies and 2011 Growth Projections
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Reports on a survey of nurse employers in 6 industry groups in Florida as follows: hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes), home health agencies, public health departments, and hospices. Each was asked about current and future demand for nursing personnel and impact of the economic recession on nursing employment.
Organization: Florida Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2010
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Tagged keywords: Florida, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2010 Registered Nurse Workforce in Tennessee
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Presents data and demographics on Registered Nurses in Tennessee.
Organization: Tennessee Center for Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Registered Nurses, Tennessee
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A Brief Review of Nursing Workforce Research from The Oregon Center for Nursing
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Provides a summary of nursing research in Oregon from 2001 to 2009. Includes data on the supply of registered nurses and nurse faculty and graduation and application statistics for nursing programs.
Organization: Oregon Center for Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Certification, Empowerment, and Intent to Leave Current Position and the Profession Among Critical Care Nurses
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Examines relationships between AACN specialty certification and empowerment, as well as to examine these variables as related to intent to leave the current position and the nursing profession.
Author: Fitzpatrick J, Campo T, Graham G, Lavandero R
Location: American Journal of Critical Care, 19, 218-226
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Characteristics of Internationally Educated Nurses in the United States: An Update from the 2004 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Reports on the employment characteristics and demographics of nurses educated in other countries to help guide recruitment, workforce planning, and policy.
Author: Xu Y, Zaikina-Montgomery H, Shen JJ
Location: Nursing Economic$, 28(1), 19-25, 43
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing Nursing Education Programs and Nurse Aide Education Programs: Report of Statistics
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Identifies matriculants and graduates for each nursing and nurse aide education program in Virginia. Provides information on licensing exam pass rates.
Organization: Virginia Board of Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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Georgia Hospital Association: Report on the 2010 Hospital Workforce Survey
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Identifies vacancy and turnover rates for nurses and allied health positions in Georgia's hospitals. Addresses demographic trends related to age, the impact of health reform, and measures to reduce workforce related costs.
Organization: Georgia Hospital Association
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Georgia, Health Technologists and Technicians, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Profession-by-Profession, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand
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Historical Vacancy Rate Trend for Nursing and Allied Health in Connecticut Acute Care Hospitals
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Lists Connecticut acute care hospital vacancy rates for nursing and allied health professions from 1996-2009.
Organization: Connecticut Hospital Association
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Connecticut, Hospitals, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Men of Color in California’s Health Professions Education Programs
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Examines representation by African American and Latino men in health professions education programs in California.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Author: Bates T, Chapman S, Dower C
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, California, Dental Assistants, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatric Aides, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Fact Sheet for Legislators
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Explains the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for state legislators. Covers benefits and barriers. Includes brief findings from the 2006 National Gallup Research on the NLC.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice
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Link: Ordering Information
Describes Nursing Professional Development (NPD), a new scope and standards manual which discusses a nursing practice specialty. Available for purchase from nursesbooks.org. Table of contents are available for download.
Organization: American Nurses Association
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Continuing Education, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Nursing’s Role in Safeguarding Quality and Safety
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Discusses how nurses are central to the design and adoption of innovations needed to assure the quality and safety of care provided in this changing health care system.
Organizations: AARP, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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South Dakota Hot Trends in Healthcare
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Discusses health care industry growth in South Dakota. Includes 2010 employment, 2020 projections and average annual demand data for health care occupations.
Organization: South Dakota Department of Labor
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Family Medicine Physicians, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Informaticians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Technologists and Technicians, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, South Dakota, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Speak Up! Talking About Nurse Staffing
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Uses scenarios, case studies, and interactive skills tests to help hospitals discuss safe nursing staffing, how staffing is handled, and who is responsible. Available for purchase from the Texas Hospital Association.
Organization: Texas Hospital Association
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Tennessee Statewide Status Report on Nursing Supply, Demand, and Education
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Summarizes data on the nursing workforce in Tennessee. Includes turnover and vacancy rates.
Organization: Tennessee Center for Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Tennessee
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Understanding the Supply and Distribution of Registered Nurses: Where are the Data and What Can They Tell Us?
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Link: Abstract
Describes the national data sources available to nursing researchers to study the supply and distribution of the RN workforce and assesses the sources' strengths and limitations.
Author: Martiniano R, Mcginnis S, Moore J
Location: Annual Review of Nursing Research, 28, 43-61
Date: 2010
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Using Registered Apprenticeship to Build and Fill Healthcare Career Paths: A Reponse to Critical Healthcare Needs and Healthcare Reform
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Discusses how apprenticeships can provide career ladders and address recruitment and retention issues. Includes examples of model career lattice programs for nursing, pharmacy, and health information technology (HIT) positions.
Organization: Employment and Training Administration
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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What Value Does Nursing Bring?
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Discusses the value of nurses by examining recruitment and retention, turnover, and demand. Includes data on compensation and replacement cost.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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Who Gets In? Year Two Data from the Nursing Student Admissions Database
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Presents demographics of nursing students in Oregon.
Organization: Oregon Center for Nursing
Author: Morris BA, Stewart LC, Campbell KK
Date: 2010
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation
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Links: Abstract, Ordering Information, Summary and Highlights
Explores the strengths and weaknesses in nursing education and challenges the profession faces. Identifies effective practices for teaching nursing and argues that nursing education must be remade, including changes in nursing licensure and curriculum. Available for purchase.
Organization: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Author: Benner P, Sutphen M, Leonard V, Day L
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Interprofessional Training and Education, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Empowering Frontline Nurses: A Structured Intervention Enables Nurses to Improve Medication Administration Accuracy
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Discusses the Integrated Nurse Leadership Program, an 18 month-long program involving seven hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Designed to improve the reliability of medication administration by developing nurse leadership and process improvement skills on one medical/surgical inpatient unit.
Author: Kliger J, Blegen M, Gootee D, O'Neil E
Location: The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 35(12), 604-612
Date: 12/2009
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Master Plan for the California Nursing Workforce GOAL 2: Increasing Diversity in California’s Nursing Workforce
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Summarizes the CINHC's plan to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce in California. Includes data on the diversity of registered nurses compared to the population. Highlights best practices for increasing diversity in nursing.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, California, Diversity, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Migration of Health Care Workers in the Western Hemisphere: Issues and Impacts
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Outlines issues related to nurse and direct care provider migration. Discusses training, immigration requirements, the impact on the health workforce in the US and Canada, initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and ethical issues.
Organization: Institute for the Study of International Migration
Author: Fagen PW
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Nurse Work Environment, Job Satisfaction and Turnover Rates in Rural and Urban Nursing Units
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Link: Abstract
Reports on whether there are differences in hospital characteristics, nursing unit characteristics, the nurse work environment, job satisfaction and turnover rates in rural and urban nursing units.
Author: Baernholdt M
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 17(8), 994-1001
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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The Role of Migrant Care Workers in Aging Societies: Report on Research Findings in the United States
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Analyzes the foreign-born, long-term care workforce in the United States. Covers demand, supply, recruitment, and immigration issues. Discusses policy implications.
Organization: Institute for the Study of International Migration
Author: Martin S, Lowell BL, Gozdziak EM, Bump M, Breeding ME
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Standards for Differentiated Competencies of the Nursing Workforce
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Presents standards and competencies for various levels of education in nursing.
Organization: New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 12/2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, New Mexico, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Benefits to Working for Retired RNs
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the need for evidence-based literature describing how retired registered nurses can help fill the gaps left by the nursing shortage and also contribute to their own health promotion.
Author: Neal-Boylan L, Cocca K, Carnoali B
Location: Geriatric Nursing, 30(6), 378-383
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Dementia-Related Workforce Training
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Describes educational requirements, licensure, dementia/Alzheimer's-specific training, core competencies and best practice recommendations for different health workforce professions.
Organization: Colorado Health Institute
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Colorado, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Health Administrators, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers
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Information Sheet: Nursing Program Expansion Plan
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Addresses the need to expand nursing education capacity in Arizona. Discusses steps and goals for addressing the shortage of admission slots, faculty and clinical placements.
Organization: Arizona State Board of Nursing
Author: Brewer J, Ridenour J
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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University System of Georgia Nursing Education Expansion Plan (NEEP)
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Describes the plan to address the nursing shortage in the state of Georgia.
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Georgia, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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West Central Indiana Area Health Education Center Health Professions Workforce Needs Assessment Report
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Examines the supply and demand of health care occupations in West Central Indiana and statewide. Identifies important workforce issues based on a Workforce Summit held in May, 2009 and key informant interviews. Offers recommendations for various workforce groups.
Organization: West Central Indiana AHEC
Author: Zollinger TW, Kochhar K, Alyea JM, Ray DW
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Behavioral Health Occupations, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Chiropractors, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Hospitals, Indiana, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Wisconsin's Health Care Workforce 2009 Report
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Provides a snapshot of the health care workforce and the challenges that Wisconsin's hospitals face to meet a growing demand for care.
Organization: Wisconsin Hospital Association
Date: 11/2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Hospitals, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Registered Nurses, Wisconsin
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Creating a 21st Century Nursing Workforce to Care for Older Americans: Modernizing Medicare Support for Nursing Education
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Discusses the role for advanced practice registered nurses in providing care to Medicare patients.
Organizations: AARP Public Policy Institute, Center to Champion Nursing in America
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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A Critical Examination of the U.S. Nursing Shortage: Contributing Factors, Public Policy Implications
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Link: Abstract
Addresses the influence of social factors and government policy on nurse staffing inadequacy.
Author: Fox R, Abrahamson D
Location: Nursing Forum, 44(4), 235-244
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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A Data Brief on the Alaska Health Care Workforce 2009
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Examines the changes in 12 licensed health care provider types in Alaska from 2007-2009.
Organization: Alaska Health Planning and Systems Development
Author: Rarig A
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Registered Nurses
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The Impact of a Shortage of Nursing Instructors on the Status of Nursing in New Mexico
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Discusses the projected nursing shortage in New Mexico as it relates to recruitment and retention of nursing faculty.
Organizations: New Mexico Board of Nursing, New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence, New Mexico Higher Education Department
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Mexico, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Pathways in Nursing Education
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Gives a synopsis with descriptions of six pathways in nursing education, including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Each pathway is described, giving years of completion.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Preparation and Roles of Nursing Care Providers in America
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Describes a range of nursing care providers including ambulatory care, hospitals, community health centers, public health agencies, long-term care facilities, mental health facilities, war zones, prisons, and schools of nursing, homes, schools, places of worship, and workplaces.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 10/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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2008 Colorado Registered Nurse Workforce: Survey Findings
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Presents findings from the 2008 Colorado’s licensed registered nurses survey.
Organization: Colorado Health Institute
Date: 9/2009
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An Examination of the University System of Georgia’s Nursing Faculty Shortage
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Examines Georgia's nursing and nursing faculty shortage and the contributing factors. Addresses the gap in higher education salaries and those offered by hospitals and other health care providers using salary data from organizations in Georgia.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 9/2009
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Faculty, Georgia, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Exploring Social Support and Job Satisfaction among Associate Degree Program Directors in California
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Link: Abstract
Discusses an increase in the number of open positions for program directors of associate degree registered nursing programs in California.
Author: Mintz-Binder R, Firzpatrick J
Location: Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(5), 299-304
Date: 9/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Registered Nurse Workforce Shortage in Georgia
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Provides detailed information on Georgia's Registered Nurse workforce. Includes vacancies and projected shortages.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Planning and Analysis
Date: 9/2009
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Tagged keywords: Georgia, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Shape of the Recovery: Economic Implications for the Nursing Workforce
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Link: Abstract
Discusses what nurse executives and managers can do to prepare for the future given the factors behind the recession, the shape of the recovery, the overall job market, and nurse employment and earnings.
Author: Buerhaus P
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(5), 336, 338-340
Date: 9/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Wyoming Advanced Practice Nurses, 2009
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Discusses Wyoming's advanced practice nurses, including licensing, demographics, and employment characteristics.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Date: 9/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Wyoming
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Changes in the Quality of Nursing Homes in the US: A Review and Data Update
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Summarizes the literature and presents data on changes in nursing home quality as measured by staffing, process, and outcome quality.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Author: Mor V, Caswell C, Littlehale S, Niemi J, Fogel B
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses
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Evaluation of the Centralized Clinical Placement System and the Centralized Faculty Resource Center
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Highlights the Centralized Clinical Placement System (CCPS) and the Centralized Faculty Resource Center (CFRC), which are two systems that were implemented in the San Francisco Bay Area to help address barriers to expansion of nursing programs.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Author: Kaiser J, Spetz J, Waneka R
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, California, Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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A Grassroots Approach to Data Practices
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Discusses nursing datasets and the Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.
Organization: Health Workforce Information Center
Author: McEllistrem-Evenson A
Location: Health Workforce News
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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North Dakota Nursing Needs Study: Student Survey Results
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Reports the results from a survey of nursing students in North Dakota. Includes data from 2004 and 2009 on demographics, factors for pursuing nursing, post-graduation plans, reasons for not wanting to work in a rural location and more.
Organizations: North Dakota Board of Nursing, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Author: Lang T, Moulton P
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Faculty Workload in Washington State: An Initial Review
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Additional Link: Executive Summary
Presents the results of two surveys conducted on faculty workload in Washington State. Surveys were sent to deans, directors, and faculty of nursing programs in Washington State.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Author: Ellis J
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Washington
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The Nursing Workforce Challenge: Public Policy for a Dynamic and Complex Market
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Examines registered nurse workforce issues, supply and demand projections, and responses to the shortage. Identifies public policies that may alleviate the nursing shortage.
Organizations: Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence, Urban Institute
Author: Bovbjerg RR, Ormond BA, Pindus N
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Profile of Michigan's Nursing Workforce 2009
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Provides information on Michigan's nursing workforce. Reviews current and projected supply, demographics, education, nursing programs, supply and demand factors, and work settings.
Organizations: Michigan Center for Nursing, Michigan Health Council
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Michigan, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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State of the Sector Healthcare and Social Assistance: Identification of Research Opportunities
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Additional Link: Executive Summary
Addresses the research needs of the occupational safety and health community within the Healthcare and Social Assistance (HCSA) industrial sector. Discusses safety issues that affect nurses including workplace violence and back injuries. Chapter 4 highlights the nurse shortage, retention, and burnout.
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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Wisdom at Work: New Study Identifies Strategies to Retain Veteran Nurses
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Explores the impact of interventions aimed at retaining experienced nurses.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 8/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, North Carolina, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Can the nursing profession win the game?
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the shaping of nursing over the past 20 years, and whether and how the next 15 years will be looked upon by historians as the greatest period in the history of the nursing profession.
Author: Buerhaus PI
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(4), 247-250
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Charting Nursing's Future, July 2009, Part I: Addressing the Quality and Safety Gap
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Looks at how four health care systems and a state government are using quality improvement strategies to strengthen care processes, optimize staffing, and promote safe work habits.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Charting Nursing's Future: Addressing the Quality and Safety Gap - Part II: How Nurses Are Shaping, and Being Shaped by, Health Information Technologies
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Examines the role of nurses in designing, implementing, and educating clinicians to use health information technologies. The second in a series on quality and safety.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Health Informaticians, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Education Policy Initiatives to Address the Nurse Shortage in the United States
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Link: Abstract
Discusses easing the nursing shortage and expanding nursing school enrollments by increasing public subsidies to financially-strapped colleges and universities.
Author: Aiken LH, Cheung RB, Olds DM
Location: Health Affairs, 28 (4), 646-656
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Faculty Perceptions of an Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program
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Link: Abstract
Highlights the increase in accelerated nursing programs to address the nursing shortage. Reports on focus group interviews with nursing faculty to identify the challenges and solutions faced by a new accelerated program in Texas. Offers recommendations.
Author: Lockwood S, Walker CA, Tilley DS
Location: Journal of Nursing Education, 48(7), 406-10
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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New nursing education structure in Spain
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Link: Abstract
Presents the new nursing education framework in Spain, using the Bologna Model, a model which will have implications for graduate nurse education, students, graduate nurses, teachers and researchers.
Author: Zabalegui A, Cabrera E
Location: Nurse Education Today, 29(5), 500-504
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, International, Registered Nurses
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The Nursing Career Process From Application Through the First 2 Years of Employment
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Link: Abstract
Describes the attrition process from application to associate and baccalaureate nursing school through the first two years of work.
Author: Kovner C, Djukic M
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 25(4), 197-203
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Obstacles to Providing High-Quality Patient Care: Findings from a Survey of Wyoming's Medical Care Providers
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Additional Link: Policy brief
Examines obstacles to providing high-quality patient care identified by Wyoming’s health care providers. Includes obstacles directly or indirectly related to health workforce shortages and the resulting burden on existing practices.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Author: Patterson D, Skillman S, Doescher M, Andrilla CH
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Wyoming
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Overview of the Long-Term Care Health Workforce in Colorado
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Highlights a 2007-2008 survey of registered nurses in Colorado employed in a long-term care facility, and planning to leave their positions within the next 12 months.
Organization: Colorado Health Institute
Author: Downs, A
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Registered Nurses
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Partnership Between an Educational Institution and a Healthcare Agency - Lessons Learned: Part I.
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Link: Abstract
Discusses a partnership program between a major educational institution and a large community medical center which resulted in the doubling of its undergraduate nursing program.
Author: Huckabey L
Location: Nursing Forum, 44(3), 154-164
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses
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Preliminary Findings from the New York Registered Nurse Re-Registration Survey
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses in New York. Includes data on demographics, education, employment setting, and principal titles.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: Armstrong DP, Martiniano RP, Forte GJ
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: New York, Registered Nurses
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Retaining an Aging Nurse Workforce: Perceptions of Human Resource Practices
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Link: Abstract
Investigates perceptions of nurses at various facilities. Addresses rural RNs intent to stay, organizational and unit-level culture regarding older nurses in the workplace, and the impact of human resource practices/policies on intention to stay.
Author: Palumbo MV, McIntosh B, Rambur B, Naud S
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(4), 221-227, 232
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural
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A Review of Demographic and Infrastructural Factors and Potential Solutions to the Physician and Nursing Shortage Predicted to Impact the Growing US Elderly Population
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Link: Abstract
Highlights several demographic, infrastructural, and cultural factors associated with the predicted labor force shortage in the healthcare field.
Author: Cohen S
Location: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 15 (4), 352-362
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Succession Planning for RNs: Implementing a Nurse Management Internship
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Link: Abstract
Describes an evidence-based, theoretically driven nurse management internship that allows staff nurses to explore the nurse manager role.
Author: Wendler M, Olson-Sitki K, Prater M
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 39 (7-8), 326-333
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Use of Agency Staff in Nursing Homes
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Link: Abstract
Describes the extent and degree of use of agency staff by nursing homes. Examines the relationship between agency staffing levels and quality of care in a large sample of nursing homes.
Author: Castle N
Location: Research in Gerontological Nursing, 2(3), 192-201
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Geriatrics, National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Using innovation to assess nursing workforce in Arizona: a collaborative approach
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Link: Abstract
Describes the process of using nurse license renewal data to generate the information needed to measure and project the supply of RNs, LPNs, and APNs in Arizona as well as other states.
Author: Wilson B, Johnson W
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(4), 233-238
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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What Newly Licensed Registered Nurses Have to Say About Their First Experiences
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Additional Link: Abstract
Describes the content analysis of 612 newly licensed registered nurses' comments about their work life.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Pellico L, Brewer C, Kovner C
Location: Nursing Outlook, 57(4), 194-203
Date: 7/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Annual Report of the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
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Reports on the activities of the West Virginia registered nursing board. Includes the number of active licensed RNs in the state for 1999-2009, educational statistics, NCLEX pass rates, and county-level RN data.
Organization: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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Careers in Healthcare: North Country Planning Region
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Presents the health care careers expected to grow the most in the North Country region of New Hampshire, including hourly wages and required qualifications.
Organization: New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, New Hampshire, Nursing Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Chief Nursing Officer Turnover and the Crisis Brewing: Views from the Front Line
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Link: Abstract
Reports the findings from part three of a study on how nurse executive turnover affects patient care and the work environment. Identifies the need to address the concerns of managers and staff nurses following chief nursing officer (CNO) turnover.
Author: Jones CB, Havens DS, Thompson PA
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 39(6), 285-92
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Examining Competencies for the Long-Term Care Workforce: A Status Report and Next Steps
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Provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the long-term care workforce. Reviews the literature and current initiatives related to long-term care competencies. Examines geriatrics training and identifies strategies to improve it.
Organizations: LeadingAge, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Author: Harahan M, Stone RI, Shah P
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Behavioral Health Occupations, Education and Training, Geriatrics, Health Administrators, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists
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Forecasting Supply, Demand, and Shortage of Nurses in Tennessee
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Provides nursing supply and demand forecasts for Tennessee using the 2004 HRSA Nurse Demand Model (NDM). Includes the nurse supply and demand model database information and input data.
Organization: Tennessee Center for Nursing
Author: Muray J
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand, Tennessee
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Men, Medics, and Nursing: The Military Might Just Provide a Way to Curtail the Nursing Shortage
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Link: Abstract
Supports allowing military medics to sit for health care exams such as the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) without requirements for further training as a way to address the nursing shortage. Highlights the similarities between military medics training and nurse training at an associate's degree level.
Author: Halloran EJ
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 109(6), 11
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nursing Shortage and Workforce Issues
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Discusses supply and demand of the nursing workforce. Highlights the impacts of the economy and health care system changes on nursing. Provides recommendations for action for individuals, institutions, states, and the nation.
Organization: Washington State Nurses Association
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Recent Surge in Nurse Employment: Causes and Implications
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Link: Abstract
Discusses how hospitals and policymakers should work to strengthen the nursing workforce during the current recession, address issues associated with an older workforce, and encourage policy-makers to implement policies to increase the capacity of nursing education programs to avoid future imbalances in the nurse labor market.
Author: Beurhaus P, Auerbach D, Staiger D
Location: Health Affairs, 28 (4), 657-668
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009
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Re-introduced to Congress on June 4, 2009. Strives to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to eligible States for the purpose of reducing the student-to-school nurse ratio in public secondary schools, elementary schools, and kindergarten.
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses
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The Top Health Care Occupation Opportunities in Kansas
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Presents the top 22 health care job opportunities in Kansas in terms of current and future employment projections. Includes information on compensation, annual job openings, educational opportunities, and 2014 employment projections for each profession.
Organizations: Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas Hospital Association
Date: 6/2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Compensation, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, General Surgeons, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Kansas, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiation Therapists, Radiologic Technologists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists
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Newly Licensed RN Characteristics and Turnover
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Provides a baseline for understanding newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) and their employment patterns. Authors analyzed survey data from more than 3,000 NLRNs in 35 states about their individual characteristics, work setting, attitudes toward work and job opportunities in other organizations.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Author: Kovner C, Brewer C
Date: 5/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Residency Programs: An Essential Requirement for Nursing
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the need for a residency program in acute-care hospitals to help maintain quality of care and patient safety with the hiring of so many new nurse graduates who are inexperienced. Examines a nurse residency program at the University HealthSystem Consortium.
Author: Goode C, Lynn M, Krsek C, Bednash G
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27 (3), 142-147
Date: 5/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Illinois, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs
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Workforce Recruitment Toolkit
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Offers a toolkit to help recruit long-term care providers and support the long-term care workforce. Provides press releases, handouts for job fairs, talking points, a brochure, and more.
Organization: American Health Care Association
Date: 5/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Annual Analysis of Health Care Delivered in Alabama Public School Systems: Academic Year 2008-2009
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Reports on a survey of public school nurses in Alabama.
Organization: Alabama Board of Nursing
Author: Terry AJ
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Biannual Analysis of Alabama’s Registered Nurse Workforce: 2008
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Reports on a survey of Alabama's Registered Nurse workforce. Covers demographics, practice characteristics, retirement plans, and reasons for returning to work.
Organization: Alabama Board of Nursing
Author: Terry AJ
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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California's Nursing Shortage Is Not Over: The Current Status of the California Nursing Workforce
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Discusses the ongoing nursing shortage, specifically with registered nurses, in California despite the economic downturn. Offers solutions focused on increasing educational opportunities.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The CNO: Challenges and Opportunities on the Journey to Excellence
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Link: Abstract
Describes opportunities and initiatives taken by a chief nursing officer and key members of the healthcare team to meet the challenges of moving a rural and rapidly growing healthcare system toward excellence.
Author: Tagnesi K, Dumont C, Rawlinson C, Byrd H
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly,33(2), 159-167
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurse Empowerment and Intent to Leave Current Position and/or Profession
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Link: Abstract
Examines the relationship between Registered Nurses' (RN) empowerment and intent to leave their current position.
Author: Zurmehly J, Martin PA, Fitzpatrick JJ
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 17(3), 383-391
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Remaking Primary Care: From Crisis to Opportunity
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Highlights the causes of primary care issues, and identifies innovations that could enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of primary care. Discusses issues related to changes required in health professional education.
Organizations: Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation, NEHI
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses
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Staffing Strategies Help ED Save More than $1 Million a Year
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Link: Abstract
Offers strategies for reducing costs without cutting staff.
Location: ED Management, 21(4), 37-9
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Clinics, Hospitals, North Carolina, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Phlebotomists, Registered Nurses
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Threats to the Future Supply of Rural Registered Nurses
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Discusses the shortage of registered nurses in rural areas of the United States.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Date: 4/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Seventh Annual Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress: Challenges Facing the Nurse Workforce in a Changing Environment
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Includes both parts one and two. Part 1: Surge Capacity: Educating the Nursing Workforce for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Part 2: Information Technology in Nursing Education and Practice
Organization: National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
Date: 3/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Care Quality, Health Information Administrators and Technicians, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Technology in Education and Training
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Texas Nursing: Our Future Depends on It: A Strategic Plan for the State of Texas to Meet Nursing Workforce Needs of 2013
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Additional Links: Detailed Action Plan, Factsheet
Presents a strategic plan for the State of Texas to meet Nursing workforce needs of 2013.
Organizations: Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Team Advancing Health through Nursing
Date: 3/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Understanding New Registered Nurses' Intent to Stay at Their Jobs
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Additional Link: Abstract
Discusses a survey, conducted of 1,933 newly licensed registered nurses, to see what made a difference in their intent to stay in a job.
Author: Kovner C, Brewer C, Greene W, Fairchild S
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(2), 81-98
Date: 3/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Wisdom at Work: Retaining Experienced RNs and Their Knowledge - Case Studies of Top Performing Organizations
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Presents case studies of organizations, including both health care and non-health care, that have received external recognition and awards for their commitment to experienced employees.
Organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Date: 3/2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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2008 Knowledge of Newly Licensed Registered Nurses Survey
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Identifies the knowledge needed by newly licensed RNs.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Author: Wendt A
Location: NCSBN Research Brief, 37
Date: 2/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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AF Seeks to Fill Nursing Shortfall by Educating Enlisted
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Discusses the nursing shortage on the Air Force. Offers enlisted airmen the chance to become an Air Force Nurse in exchange for a four year commitment.
Author: Schogol J
Location: Stars and Stripes
Date: 2/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Statement of Kara Hawthorne, Director, Office of Rural Health, Veterans Health Administration, Department Of Veterans Affairs, February 25, 2009
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Discusses health care for veterans, particularly those in rural areas. Highlights resources for veterans, health care shortages, recruitment and retention, mobile vans, and barriers to care.
Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Author: Hawthorne K
Date: 2/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Access, National, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Analysis of Employee Turnover in Nursing Facilities
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Reports on a survey of nursing facilities in Iowa regarding employee turnover rates. Contains data for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietary occupations, medical directors, and other nursing facility employees. Includes the survey instrument used and data for each nursing facility that returned the survey.
Organization: Iowa Department of Human Services
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Dietitians and Nutritionists, Iowa, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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A Comparison of Second-Degree Baccalaureate and Traditional-Baccalaureate New Graduate RNs: Implications for the Workforce
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Additional Link: Abstract
Describes the differences between baccalaureate graduates who had a baccalaureate degree in nursing and no other academic degree or diploma and second-degree baccalaureate graduates who had both a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing.
Author: Brewer CS, Kovner CT, Poornima S, Fairchild S, Kim H, Djukic M
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 25 (1), 5-14
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses
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The Economic Value of Professional Nursing
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes the relationship between patient outcomes, the cost of these outcomes, and registered nurse staffing levels at acute care hospitals to determine the economic impact of changes in RN staffing levels.
Author: Dall TM, Chen YJ, Seifert RF, Maddox PJ, Hogan PF
Location: Medical Care, 47(1), 97-104
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Hospitals, National, Registered Nurses
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The Fast Track Back to Registered Nurses Employment
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Link: Abstract
Reviews the success of a refresher program for registered nurses (RNs) to help them return to the workforce. Includes information on the demographics and employment of program participants.
Author: Bernardo LM, Burns HK, Hoffmann R, Dailey J, Hornyak T
Location: Nurse Education Today, 29(1), 124-7
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Health Workforce Shortage Study Report: Report to the Minnesota Legislature 2009
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Provides an overview of Minnesota's primary care workforce. Discusses health care homes and primary care. Compares the state's licensing and regulatory environment to other states and nationally.
Organization: Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Midwives, Minnesota, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice, Supply and Demand
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Idaho Nursing Workforce Advisory Council: Summary of Findings and Recommendations
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Highlights the recommendations of the Idaho Nursing Workforce Advisory Council which are recruitment and retention of nursing faculty, continue support for educational capacity, and sustain the current nursing workforce to ensure the availability of critical workforce data.
Organization: Idaho Department of Labor
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: Idaho, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Nurses' Intention to Leave: Critically Analyse the Theory of Reasoned Action and Organizational Commitment Model
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Link: Abstract
Analyses the Organizational Commitment Model and Theory of Reasoned Action and determines concepts that can better explain nurses' intention to leave their jobs.
Author: Liou S
Location: Journal of Nursing Management, 17(1), 92-99
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Registered Nurses' Job Satisfaction in Navy Hospitals
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Link: Abstract
Examines factors that affect job satisfaction for registered nurses in military hospitals.
Author: Zangaro GA, Johantgen M
Location: Military Medicine, 174(1), 76-81
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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Strategies to Increase the Number of Initial Licensure Registered Nurses and Nursing Faculty
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Provides data on the capacity of nursing education programs and faculty in Texas. Includes data on nursing students, faculty supply, demographics and more. Offers recommended strategies for increasing capacity. Compares Texas data to nine other states.
Organization: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date: 1/2009
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Tagged keywords: California, Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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2009 Registered Nurse Survey Conducted by Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Reports the results of a survey of licensed registered nurses in Missouri. Includes data on employment status, demographics, where nurses work, and supply by region.
Organizations: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Primary Care Office
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Missouri, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The 'Big Dip': Decrements in RN Satisfaction at Mid-Career
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Link: Abstract
Examines nurses' job satisfaction by tenure. Concludes that nurses are least satisfied mid-career and employers should focus retention efforts accordingly.
Author: Coshow SM, Davis P, Wolosin RJ
Location: Nursing Economic$, 27(1), 15-8
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Career/Technical Education (CTE) Statistics: Postsecondary/College Level Tables
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Provides tables on occupational education at the postsecondary level, including data from public, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. Includes both sub-baccalaureate and baccalaureate education leading to specific careers, including many allied health careers. Offers national completion data for many allied health professions broken down by type of school in tables 89-92.
Organization: National Center for Education Statistics
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, National, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vision Care Occupations
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Competencies for Nursing Practice in a Rural Critical Access Hospital
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Identifies nursing competencies for Critical Access Hospitals.
Author: Hurme E
Location: Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 9(2), 67-81
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Confronting the Growing Burden of Chronic Disease: Can the U.S. Health Care Workforce Do the Job?
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Additional Link: Abstract
Supports an interdisciplinary primary care workforce to prepare for the increase in chronic disease.
Author: Bodenheimer T, Chen E, Bennett HD
Location: Health Affairs, 28(1), 64-74
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Community Health Workers, National, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Public Health, Registered Nurses
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Connecticut Career Ladders: Healthcare, Early Child Care, and Information Technology - Piloting Strategies to Address Workforce Shortage Areas
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Offers a plan for creating or enhancing career ladder programs for occupations in Connecticut with projected shortages. Includes lessons from pilot career ladder projects.
Organization: Connecticut Office for Workforce Competitiveness
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Connecticut, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Home Health Nursing Study 2009: Vermont Health Workforce Assessment Survey
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Reports on a survey of home health agencies in Vermont regarding home health nurses. Lists vacancy and turnover rates, recruitment incentives, weeks to fill a nursing position, impact of shortages, and comments about home health workforce issues.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Home Health Agencies, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Hospital Nursing Study 2009: Vermont Health Workforce Assessment Survey
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Reports on a survey of hospitals in Vermont regarding vacancy rates, recruitment incentives, number of weeks to fill registered nurse (RN) positions, impact of shortages, and steps taken to retain older nurses.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Long Term Care Nursing Study 2009: Vermont Health Workforce Assessment Survey
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Reports on a survey of long-term care facilities in Vermont. Identifies turnover and vacancy rates for nurses, hardest positions to fill, impact of shortages, methods used to cover vacant positions, and use of financial recruitment incentives.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Mary Ann Fuchs: Perspectives on Resources From a Chief Nurse Officer
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Link: Abstract
Interview by Dori Taylor Sullivan
Author: Sullivan D
Location: Creative Nursing, 15(2), 104-106
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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Nebraska RN Survey Report 2009
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Details demographics, salary, employment data, education, licensure information, and opinions about nursing from Nebraska's registered nurse license renewal data.
Organization: Nebraska Center for Nursing
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, Nebraska, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Outpatient Provider Office Nursing and Employee Study 2009: Vermont Health Workforce Assessment Survey
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Reports on the vacancy and turnover rates for outpatient provider offices in Vermont, average time to fill positions, recruitment incentives, impact of shortages, and types of health care professionals needed.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physician Assistants, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Report of Findings from the Post-Entry Competence Study
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Examines the characteristics of registered and licensed practical/vocational nursing from entry through five years of practice. Focuses on their roles and competencies needed. Addresses teaching methods to promote competence development post-licensure.
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Author: Kearney MH
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Returning to School: Experiences of Female Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Students
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Link: Abstract
Reports on the issues that associate degree level nurses dealt with to return to school after at least three years of practice for their bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
Author: Kalman M, Wells M, Gavan CS
Location: Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association, 40(1), 11-6
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, New York, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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RNs: The Critical Factor in the U.S. Nursing Workforce
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Reviews the book The Future of the Nursing Workforce in
the United States: Data, Trends, and Implications
by Peter I. Buerhaus, Douglas O. Staiger,
and David I. Auerbach.
Author: DeFriese GH
Location: Health Affairs, 28(1), 291-292
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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State Funding for Higher Education and RN Replacement Rates by State: A Case for Nursing by the Numbers in State Legislatures
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Link: Abstract
Concludes that state funding for higher education and the age of registered nurses (RN) significantly predicts RN replacement rates. Supports using the RN replacement rates to measure states' success in addressing the nursing shortage.
Author: Bargagliotti LA
Location: Nursing Outlook, 57(5), 274-80
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Trends in the Supply of Licensed Health Professionals in South Carolina
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Provides information on the supply of various licensed health professionals in the state of South Carolina.
Author: Office of Research and Statistics
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Who Gets In? Pilot Year Data from the Nursing Student Admissions Database
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Presents pilot year data from the Nursing Student Admissions Database at Oregon Center for Nursing.
Organization: Oregon Center for Nursing
Author: Bertell T, Morris BA, Campbell KK, Stewart LC
Date: 2009
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Oregon, Registered Nurses
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The Career Advancement for Registered Nurse Excellence Program
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Link: Abstract
Discusses a professional development program for nurses intended to improve retention.
Author: Fusilero J, Lini L, Prohaska P, Szweda C, Carney K, Mion LC
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 38(12), 526-31
Date: 12/2008
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Tagged keywords: Continuing Education, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Chief Nursing Officer Turnover: Chief Nursing Officers and Healthcare Recruiters Tell Their Stories
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Link: Abstract
Presents the findings from research which examined CNO turnover. Includes strategies to improve CNO recruitment and retention. Describes the American Organization of Nurse Executives' initiatives to address the identified needs.
Author: Havens D, Thompson P, Jones C
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 38(12), 516-25
Date: 12/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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The Economic Impact of Nursing
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Highlights how funding for Tennessee's nursing programs can help the state's economy through alleviating the nursing shortage.
Organization: Tennessee Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2008
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Tennessee
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Strategic Plan for the Nursing Workforce in Hawaii 2009-2014
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Discusses the nursing shortage in Hawaii and offers recommendations and strategies intended to address the shortage.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2008
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Tagged keywords: Hawaii, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Bologna process: the quiet revolution in nursing higher education
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Link: Abstract
Traces the history and development of the Bologna Process, whose aim is to create convergence of higher education across the European Union by 2010. Identifies how this will have implications for graduate nurse education and present opportunities for students, graduate nurses, teachers and researchers in terms of mobility and employment as well as collaborative research.
Author: Davies R
Location: Nurse Education Today, 28(8), 935-942
Date: 11/2008
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, International, Registered Nurses
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Minnesota's Registered Nurses Facts and Data 2008
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Highlights the results of a survey asked of Minnesota registered nurses each year when they renew their licenses, regarding their employment status and the nature of their practices.
Organization: Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 11/2008
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A New Curriculum Model for Initial RN Licensure Programs
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Discusses the redesign of registered nursing curriculum for Texas. Provides recommendations for implementation of a new curriculum model.
Organization: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date: 10/2008
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Nurse Workforce Challenges in the United States: Implications for Policy
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Provides an overview of the projected nursing shortage in the United States and the role of nurse immigration. Offers detailed information on the US nurse workforce and foreign educated nurses, including trends. Identifies recommendations for policymakers and organizations.
Organization: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Author: Aiken LH, Cheung R
Date: 10/2008
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Education and Training, Immigration, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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West Virginia Center for Nursing: 2007 Annual Report and Recommendations
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Reports on the work of the West Virginia Center for Nursing and offers data on the state's nurses. Covers the supply of LPNs and RNs, distribution by employment setting, hours worked, reasons for leaving a position, turnover and vacancy rates, average age, wages, advanced practice nurses, nursing education, faculty, public health nursing, and more.
Organization: West Virginia Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2008
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Compensation, Education and Training, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, West Virginia
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Collecting Health Workforce Data in California
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Compares and contrasts how several California regulatory boards collect health professions data and compares California with other states. Includes the Medical Board of California, California Board of Registered Nurses, and the Dental Board of California. Highlights promising data collection models.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Date: 9/2008
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Tagged keywords: California, Dentists, Florida, Hawaii, North Carolina, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Texas
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Rural Health Workforce Status and Issues
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Provides an overview of rural health workforce issues and offers recommendations. Includes shortage data and trends for various types of health care providers. Part of the Advisory Committee's Eighth Annual Report.
Organization: Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary Community-Based Linkages
Author: Hart G
Date: 9/2008
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Tagged keywords: Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, National, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Hospital Practice Environments and Outcomes for Surgical Oncology Patients
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Compares nurse practice environment, education, and staffing to cancer patient outcomes. Concludes that nurse practice environments significantly affect patient outcomes.
Author: Friese CR, Lake ET, Aiken LH, Silber JH, Sochalski J
Location: Health Services Research, 43(4), 1145-63
Date: 8/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses
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The Ideal Hospital Project's Work Environment Survey 2007-2008: Annual Report
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Includes turnover and vacancy rates, demographics, staffing, overtime, operating margin, patient outcomes, satisfaction, and performance appraisal information for hospitals in the Gulf Coast Region.
Organizations: Greater Houston Partnership, Gulf Coast Health Services Steering Committee, Workforce Solutions
Date: 8/2008
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Michigan Rural Health Profile: A Report on the Health Trends and Resources of Rural Michigan 1990-2005
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Includes data and maps on the number and distribution of health care providers in Michigan. Covers physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, dental providers, mental health workers, and EMS services providers. Discusses shortage areas and various health facilities, such as federally qualified health centers.
Organization: Michigan Department of Community Health
Date: 8/2008
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, Michigan, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Rural, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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Special Report on the Characteristics of the Registered Nurse Population in Pennsylvania
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Reports on the demographics, educational characteristics, employment, overtime, and job satisfaction for registered nurses in Pennsylvania. Includes information on age and job satisfaction by employment sector and county of employment.
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Date: 8/2008
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The Chief Nurse Executive Role in Large Healthcare Systems
Document
Link: Abstract
Explores Chief Nursing Executive characteristics required for success.
Author: Englebright J, Perlin J
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(3), 188-194
Date: 7/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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North Dakota Nursing Supply and Demand Projections
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Presents characteristics of current and forecasted nurse supply and demand for the state of North Dakota. Includes RN & LPN numbers, graduation rates, retirement plans, vacancy rates, and more.
Organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Author: Moulton P, Lang T
Date: 7/2008
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Nursing Strategy Officer: A New and Evolving Role
Document
Link: Abstract
Describes a new role at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation: the Associate Chief Nurse for Strategic Planning.
Author: Young C, Gubanc-Anderson D
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(3), 195-199
Date: 7/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurses' Use of Electronic Health Records: Findings from a National Survey
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Reports on a national survey of registered nurses to determine the extent of their use of electronic health records (EHR). Covers seven EHR components and EHR's impact on RNs' patient care time. Identifies a correlation between EHR adoption and quality improvement efforts.
Author: DesRoches C, Donelan K, Buerhaus P, Zhonghe L
Location: Medscape Journal of Medicine, 10(7), 164
Date: 7/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, Health Information Technology and Telehealth, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Critical Shortage of Physicians and Nurses Projected for Indiana
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Addresses registered nurses and primary care physician supply and demand projections for Indiana through 2020. Identifies the number of primary care providers in each county in the state. Discusses issues related to distribution. Includes maps.
Organization: Indiana Center for Health Policy
Date: 6/2008
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Tagged keywords: Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Health Care Access, Indiana, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physicians, Primary Care, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Demographic, Education, and Practice Characteristics of Registered Nurses in Washington State: Results of a 2007 Survey
Document
Links: Final report, Policy brief
Describes RNs in Washington including demographics, education, and practice characteristics of the RN workforce.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies Regional Information Center
Author: Skillman S, Andrilla CH, Tieman L, Doescher M
Date: 6/2008
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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The Facts: Arizona's RN Shortage
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Summarizes results from a study of the registered nursing shortage in Arizona. Includes data on the supply of registered nurses and the capacity of nursing education programs. Covers state initiatives to address the shortage.
Organization: Arizona Healthcare Workforce Center
Author: Gara B
Date: 6/2008
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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An Academic Service Partnership to Expand Capacity: What Did We Learn?
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Link: Abstract
Describes lessons learned through a partnership between a hospital and academic institution that used nurse clinicians as educators in a program to increase the number of registered nurses.
Author: Murray TA
Location: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 39(5):217-24
Date: 5/2008
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, Missouri, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Hospital Nurse Workforce in New York: Findings from a Survey of Hospital Registered Nurses
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Presents findings from a survey of registered nurses working in hospitals primarily located in the greater New York City metropolitan area. Covers basic demographic data, employment, job satisfaction, training needs, and future plans.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Author: McGinnis S, Martiniano R
Date: 5/2008
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Hospitals, New York, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Responding to Increasing RN Demand: Diversity and Retention Trends Through an Accelerated LVN-to-BSN Curriculum
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Link: Abstract
Describes a licensed vocational nurse to baccalaureate nursing degree program that focuses on minorities. Covers admissions, the curriculum, challenges, and outcomes.
Author: Porter-Wenzlaff LJ, Froman RD
Location: Journal of Nursing Education, 47(5), 231-5
Date: 5/2008
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Diversity, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
Document
Link: Abstract
Describes the role of the school nurse including appropriate staffing levels, services provided, interventions, and education.
Location: Pediatrics, 121(5), 1052-1056
Date: 5/2008
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Developing Nursing Leaders: An Overview of Trends and Programs
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the emergence of healthcare leadership development programs.
Organization: Health Workforce Solutions
Author: O'Neil E, Morjikian R, Cherner D, Hirschkorn C, West T
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 38(4), 178-183
Date: 4/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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Millennials in Healthcare: Harnessing the Power of Your Younger RN Workforce
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Discusses the retiring nursing population and new nursing graduates just entering the workforce. Discusses clashes between older management styles and younger nurses and how to manage this multi-generational workforce while retaining nurses in a shortage crisis.
Organization: Health Workforce Solutions
Date: 4/2008
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses
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Addresses the role of nurses in improving the safety and quality of patient care. Covers staffing in chapter 25, burnout in chapter 26, workload in chapter 30, communication and team collaboration in chapter 33, advanced practice registered nurses in chapter 43, and nursing education through patient simulation in chapter 51.
Organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Date: 4/2008
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Technology in Education and Training
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The Role of the Chief Nursing Officer in Leading the Practice: Lessons From the Benner Tradition
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Link: Abstract
Uses the work of Patricia Benner to address the nature of nursing practice and discusses why the chief nursing officer must create an environment within the organization for the practice to be fully lived out if he or she is to be successful as the leader of the discipline.
Author: Cathcart E
Location: Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(2), 87-91
Date: 4/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Registered Nurses
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Chief Nursing Officer Retention and Turnover: A Crisis Brewing? Results of a National Survey
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Link: Abstract
Reports the results from the first phase of a three-phase study examining CNO turnover and retention in U.S. hospitals. CNOs were invited to complete an online survey to gather data about their experiences with turnover and to identify CNO retention issues.
Author: Jones, C, Havens D, Thompson P
Location: Journal of Healthcare Management, 53(2)89-105; discussion 105-6.
Date: 3/2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Diversity in California’s Health Professions: Current Status and Emerging Trends
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Provides a picture of diversity in the health
workforce and pipeline in California. Presents current and projected population data and emerging trends.
Organization: The California Endowment
Author: Bates T, Hailer L, Chapman SA
Date: 3/2008
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, California, Dentists, Diversity, General Surgeons, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Trends and Emerging Issues, Workforce Pipeline
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The Nurse Shortage: Where We Stand and Where We're Headed
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Link: Abstract
Discusses supply and demand of registered nurses in acute care hospitals. Suggests recruitment and retention strategies.
Author: Clarke SP, Cheung RB
Location: Nursing Management, 39(3):22-7; quiz 28
Date: 3/2008
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Tagged keywords: Hospitals, National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2008 Health Professions Database
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Provides statistics on health professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, dentists, and pharmacists in Wyoming. Includes data on supply, distribution, demographics, specialties, education, vacancies, and more. Includes survey instruments.
Organization: Wyoming Healthcare Commission
Date: 2/2008
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Diversity, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Surgeons, Licensure and Certification, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Primary Care, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Wyoming
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New Nurse Graduate Study 2007: Executive Summary
Document
Summarizes the results of a survey of nursing graduates' experiences with finding employment in California.
Organization: California Institute for Nursing & Health Care
Date: 1/2008
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Tagged keywords: California, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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2008 Oklahoma Health Education Report: Hospitals Gave $30 Million to Education, 2005-2007
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Analyzes financial support from hospitals for medical education in Oklahoma from 2005-2007. Offers data on scholarships, internships, funded faculty positions, and other financial aid opportunities.
Organizations: Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Center, Oklahoma Hospital Association
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Faculty, Financial Aid, Hospitals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses
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Arizona Healthcare Workforce Center: Mapping the Workforce - County Reports
Web site
Provides health workforce demographics for Arizona broken down by county. Covers population, economic, education, nursing, and pharmacy demographics.
Organization: Arizona Healthcare Workforce Center
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Diversity, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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The Arizona RN Shortage: 2007 Results
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Provides statistics on the Arizona registered nurse workforce and RN shortage.
Organization: Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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California Regional Registered Nurse Workforce Forecast
Document
Link: Abstract
Reports projections for the shortage of registered nurses (RNs)in urban California.
Author: Lin VW, Juraschek SP, Xu L, Jones D, Turek J
Location: Nursing Economic$, 26(2):85-105, 121
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: California, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Charting the 7 C's of Cultural Change Affecting Foreign Nurses: Competency, Communication, Consistency, Cooperation, Customs, Conformity and Courage
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Link: Abstract
Discusses cultural issues nurses from the Phillipines will encounter when working in the United States and issues nurses working with them may want to know.
Author: Parrone J, Sedrl D, Donaubauer C, Phillips M, Miller M
Location: Journal of Cultural Diversity, 5(1), 3-6
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Immigration, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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A Cross-Disciplinary Statewide Healthcare Workforce Analysis
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Link: Abstract
Describes a statewide study in Vermont examining the healthcare workforce, with a focus on medical laboratorians, respiratory therapists, radiographers, and registered nurses. Includes information on workers' perspectives on their professions, statewide turnover and vacancy rates.
Author: Rambur B, Palumbo MV, McLntosh B, Thomas C
Location: Journal of Allied Health, 37(2):105-9
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Curriculum Innovation in an Accelerated BSN Program: The ACE Model
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Link: Abstract
Describes an eleven-month accelerated nursing program and the challenges it faced. Highlights how accelerated programs can help address the nursing shortage.
Author: Suplee PD, Glasgow ME
Location: International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 5, Article1
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Examining New York State Nurses: A Regional Analysis of the 2004 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
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Presents data from the 2004 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses by Area Health Education Center (AHEC) region for New York. Includes demographics, income, education, employment setting, job satisfaction, and changes in demand. Discusses the implications for AHECs.
Organization: New York State AHEC System/Western Region Office
Author: Brewer CS, Watkins R
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Area Health Education Centers, Diversity, New York, Registered Nurses
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Factors Influencing Work Productivity and Intent to Stay in Nursing
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Link: Abstract
Identifies factors related to productivity and job satisfaction for registered nurses.
Author: Letvak S, Buck R
Location: Nursing Economic$, 26(3), 159-65
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: North Carolina, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Health, United States, 2007 with Chartbook on Trends in the Health of Americans
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Presents national trends in health statistics. Includes a chartbook on access to care; trend tables on racial, ethnic, education, disabilities, and income data, extensive appendixes, and an index. Addresses the health workforce on pages 60-3, 355-64. Includes supply, education, and diversity data.
Organization: National Center for Health Statistics
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Dentists, Diversity, Health Care Access, National, Nursing Occupations, Optometrists, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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A Historically Black University's Baccalaureate Enrollment and Success Tactics for Registered Nurses
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Link: Abstract
Describes a nursing program at a historically black university intended to increase enrollment and success for minority and disadvantaged students.
Author: Brown J, Marshall BL
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 24 (1), 21-29
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Virginia
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Internal Marketing and the Antecedents of Nurse Satisfaction and Loyalty
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Link: Abstract
Investigates the degree to which structural bonding, social bonding, financial bonding activities, and quality of care impact how well nurses are satisfied with their job and their commitment to the organization.
Author: Peltier J, Pointer L, Schibrowsky J
Location: Health Marketing Quarterly, 23(4), 75-108
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Health Care Quality, National, Registered Nurses
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Local Public Health Agency Infrastructure Survey Report 2008
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Reports the makeup of public health agencies in Missouri. Includes data on the supply, turnover, use of continuing education, compensation and level of education for various health professions in public health agencies.
Organization: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Continuing Education, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Education and Training, Health Administrators, Health Educators, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Missouri, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Public Health, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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Minority Nurses' Experiences on the Job
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Link: Abstract
Examines the work environment and advancement opportunities for minority registered nurses in California.
Author: Seago JA, Spetz J
Location: Journal of Cultural Diversity, 15(1), 16-23
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: California, Diversity, Registered Nurses
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National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses -- Downloadable Data
Research instrument
Provides state and county-level data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Offers data in ASCII every four years from 1977 to 2008 as well as SAS and SPSS format for 2008. Includes statistics on employment settings, demographics, education, and more.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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Nurse Labor Effects of Residency Work Hour Limits
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes how many registered nurses hospitals have hired to offset reduced residency hours.
Author: Block AE, Norton DM
Location: Nursing Economic$, 26(6), 368-73
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs
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Nursing: A Career to Consider
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Highlights the nursing shortage in Rhode Island, offers information on nursing careers, and includes some nursing statistics for the state.
Organization: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rhode Island, Supply and Demand
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Profile of Non-Nurse College Graduates Enrolled in Accelerated Baccalaureate Curricula: Results of a National Study
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Link: Abstract
Examines students who chose to enroll in accelerated nursing programs to support recruitment and retention efforts. Identifies how accelerated nursing programs are helping alleviate the nursing shortage.
Author: Shier B, DeBasio N, Roberts K
Location: Nursing Education Perspectives, 29(6), 336-41
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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South Carolina Data Charts
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Reports data on the age, gender, highest degree earned, specialty area, race and distribution of nurses in South Carolina.
Organization: South Carolina Office of Healthcare Workforce Research for Nursing
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Education and Training, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural, South Carolina, Supply and Demand
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Survey of RNs Renewing Their Nursing License 2008
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Reports results from a survey of registered nurses in Alaska. Covers respondent's demographics, distribution, work setting, education, and more.
Organization: Alaska Board of Nursing
Date: 2008
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Diversity, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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New Graduate Nursing Transition to Practice: Current and Future Needs
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Focuses on registered nurses' transition to practice. Highlights problems and suggests solutions related to preparation, mentoring, orientation, hiring/retention, and areas of clinical practice.
Organization: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Date: 11/2007
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Tagged keywords: Colorado, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Who Will Care? The Case for Doubling the Number of RNs Educated in Maryland
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Discusses Maryland's projected nursing shortage, the issues behind the shortage, and a plan to double the number of nurses in Maryland.
Organization: Maryland Hospital Association
Date: 11/2007
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Tagged keywords: Maryland, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2007 Illinois Nursing Workforce Survey Report
Document
Includes demographics, education, and employment data for licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice nurses. Discusses relevant issues such as recruitment and retention, and offers recommendations.
Organization: Illinois Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2007
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Tagged keywords: Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Changes in the Rural Registered Nurse Workforce from 1980 to 2004 (Final Report)
Document
Links: Final report, Project Summary
Highlights changes in rural and urban Registered Nurse demographics, education, and employment characteristics over time.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Author: Skillman S, Palazzo L, Hart G, Butterfield P
Date: 10/2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Report of the Workforce and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the Indiana University Health Reform Study Group
Document
Reports on Indiana's health workforce. Offers detailed recommendations to address health workforce supply, distribution, and composition. Includes primary care physicians and non-physician clinicians by county, supply and demand projections, diversity information, and more.
Author: Workforce and Workforce Development Subcommittee
Date: 10/2007
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Diversity, Education and Training, Family Medicine Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, General Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Indiana, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Osteopathic Physicians, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Primary Care, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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A Survey of Program Characteristics of New Graduate Residencies and Support Available for Underrepresented New Registered Nurses of Color in Washington State
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Reports on a survey of Washington's RN residency programs to identify strategies supporting RNs of color.
Organization: Washington Center for Nursing
Date: 10/2007
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Washington
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Newly Licensed RNs' Characteristics, Work Attitudes, and Intentions to Work
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Additional Link: Abstract
Describes the characteristics and attitudes toward work of newly licensed RNs.
Author: Kovner CT, Brewer CS, Fairchild S, Poornima S, Kim H, Djukic M
Location: American Journal of Nursing, 107(9):58-70; quiz 70-1
Date: 9/2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Quest for New Innovative Care Delivery Models
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Link: Abstract
Discusses new health care delivery models being developed and tested by healthcare organizational leaders. Profiles five new care delivery models and the success of these models.
Organization: Health Workforce Solutions
Author: Kimball B, Joynt J, Cherner D, O'Neil E
Location: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 37(9), 392-398
Date: 9/2007
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Roadmap for Virginia's Health: A Report of the Governor's Health Reform Commission
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Additional Link: Executive Summary
Examines Virginia's health care system and how to improve it. Addresses Virginia's health care workforce issues and identifies projected shortages for physicians and registered nurses.
Author: Governor’s Health Reform Commission
Date: 9/2007
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Tagged keywords: Physicians, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Virginia
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Calculating Graduation and Persistence Rates For Initial RN Licensure Programs in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas: Round 2 (Academic Year 2002)
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Discusses the calculation of graduation and persistence rates for students in registered nursing programs in the Gulf Coast region of Texas and reports on the findings. Updates calculations from initial 2001 study.
Organization: Gulf Coast Health Services Steering Committee
Date: 8/2007
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Recruiting Local People to Fill Health Care Needs
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Discusses how frontier and rural health care providers looking for innovative ways to solve increasing workforce shortages, are recruiting and training local people to be health care professionals in their communities. Highlights programs in Nevada, Maryland, and Alaska focusing on dental hygienists, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians.
Organization: Rural Assistance Center
Author: Helseth C
Location: The Rural Monitor
Date: 8/2007
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Best Practices and Model Programs, Maryland, Nevada, Physicians, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Retaining Rural Nurses: Midwestern Summit on Retaining and Making Best use of the Older More Experienced Rural Registered Nurse
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Highlights of a one-day session, consisting of 25 nurse-leaders from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota who engaged in a series of roundtable discussions on the future of older nurses in rural communities.
Organization: Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 8/2007
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Tagged keywords: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, South Dakota
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Clinical Placement Capacity Assessment Project Report
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Reports on Connecticut's clinical placement capacity for nursing and allied health professions.
Organizations: Connecticut Allied Health Workforce Policy Board, Connecticut Hospital Association
Date: 7/2007
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Tagged keywords: Allied Health, Connecticut, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand, Surgical Technologists
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Border County Health Workforce Profiles: Florida
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Represents an effort to assemble and disseminate consistent and current information on the health workforce, relevant population characteristics, and basic health indicators for the U.S. Border region and Florida. Based on county-level data and reported by geographic proximity to the Border.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Community Health Workers, Dentists, Florida, Health Care Access, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Supply and Demand
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Calculating Graduation and Persistence Rates For Initial RN Licensure Programs in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas: Round 1 (Academic Year 2001)
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Reports on the initial calculation of graduation and persistence rates for nursing programs in the Gulf Coast area of Texas.
Organization: Gulf Coast Health Services Steering Committee
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Consequences of an Inadequate Supply of RNs in North Carolina
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Highlights the consequences of North Carolina's nursing shortage. Lists the top five consequences for hospitals, home health and hospice, long term care, public health, psychiatric hospitals, and state prisons from the study's survey results.
Organization: North Carolina Center for Nursing
Author: Lacey LM, McNoldy TP
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: North Carolina, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Five Year Comparison of North Dakota Nurses: Results and Implications
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Compares the results from a survey of nurses licensed in North Dakota to previous survey results. Reports on demographics, income, interest in a faculty position, part-time employment, employment setting, retirement plans, work environment, and continuing education. Includes urban and rural income comparisons and offers policy recommendations.
Organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Author: Marino JM, Moulton P
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Nurse Staffing Levels and Medicaid Reimbursement Rates in Nursing Facilities
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Examines the effect of Medicaid reimbursement rates on nursing home registered nurse staffing levels.
Author: Harrington C, Swan JH, Carrillo H
Location: Health Services Research, 42(3 Pt 1), 1105-29
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: Medicare and Medicaid, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Washington State Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections: 2006 - 2025
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Describes trends in registered nurse supply and demand for Washington State from 2006 through 2025.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Author: Skillman SM, Andrilla CH, Hart LG
Date: 6/2007
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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Enrollments, Graduations, Qualified Applications Not Accepted and Individuals Not Admitted to Initial RN Licensure Programs in Texas 1997 to 2006
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Contains charts showing the graduation rate, enrollment, and number of applications not accepted for nursing schools in Texas for 1997 to 2006.
Organization: Gulf Coast Health Services Steering Committee
Date: 5/2007
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Texas
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Healthcare Workforce Demand in Montana A Report by the Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee, May 2007
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Discusses health care workforce demand in Montana. Includes a list of high demand health care professions by educational requirement. Offers recommendations for addressing shortages.
Organizations: Montana AHEC, Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee, Montana Office of Rural Health
Date: 5/2007
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Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Hygienists, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Education and Training, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Faculty, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Technologists and Technicians, Laboratory Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Montana, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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Trends in Characteristics and Country of Origin Among Foreign-Trained Nurses in the United States, 1990 and 2000
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Identifies trends for foreign-trained registered nurses using the period 1990-2000.
Author: Polsky D, Ross SJ, Brush BL, Sochalski J
Location: American Journal of Public Health, 97(5):895-9 Epub 2007 Mar 29
Date: 5/2007
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, National, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Arizona’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage
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Discusses shortages of health care providers in Arizona, particularly registered nurses.
Organization: Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
Date: 4/2007
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Economic Benefits of Addressing the Nursing Shortage
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Identifies the number of projected registered nurse openings for 16 states and D.C. from 2002-2012, the average RN salary for each state, and the total projected income for these openings, including income tax revenues.
Organization: Southern Regional Education Board
Date: 4/2007
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Registered Nurses, South Carolina, Supply and Demand, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
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Nursing Workforce: HHS Needs Methodology to Identify Facilities with a Critical Shortage of Nurses
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Reports on changes in the RN shortage since 2000. Discusses the impact of the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) and Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) on the shortage of nurses.
Organization: Government Accountability Office
Date: 4/2007
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Loan Repayment and Forgiveness, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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Tracking the Supply of Health Professions Education Programs in California
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Highlights specific health professions, identifying institutions in the state of California that train these professionals, and reporting data on the number of graduates of these training programs.
Organization: Center for the Health Professions
Author: Bates T, Chapman S
Date: 4/2007
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Tagged keywords: California, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dentists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Education and Training, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Radiation Therapists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Supply and Demand
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The Role of Patient Care Teams in Chronic Disease Management
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Reviews the literature on the patient care team. Discusses team composition for effective management of chronic diseases. From a series of papers presented at the 10th International Medical Workforce Collaborative.
Author: Wagner EH
Date: 3/2007
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Tagged keywords: Care Coordination, Community Health Workers, National, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Social Workers
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Methods for Identifying Facilities and Communities with Shortages of Nurses
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Summarizes the findings of a major research study conducted to identify and evaluate different methods for assessing the extent to which health care facilities and geographic areas are experiencing shortages of registered nurses (RNs).
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 2/2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Long-Term Care Workforce: Can the Crisis be Fixed? Problems, Causes and Options
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Addresses long-term care workforce problems affecting frail and disabled older adults who receive care in nursing homes, assisted living and other
residential facilities, and home and community-based settings, principally their own homes and apartments.
Organization: LeadingAge
Date: 1/2007
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Agencies, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Projected Registered Nurse Workforce in Hawaii 2005-2020
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Describes the supply and demand models for registered nurses in Hawaii and uses them to project shortages. Offers analysis and recommendations.
Organization: Hawaii State Center for Nursing
Date: 1/2007
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Tagged keywords: Hawaii, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Better Late than Never: Workforce Supply Implications of Later Entry into Nursing
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes trends in age of workforce entry for registered nurses and offers a revised nursing shortage forecast model based on these trends.
Author: Auerbach DI, Buerhaus PI, Staiger DO
Location: Health Affairs, 26(1), 178-85
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Trends and Emerging Issues
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Diversity and the NCLEX-RN: A Double-Loop Approach
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Link: Abstract
Reviews literature on NCLEX-RN pass rates and their possible effect on diversity in the nursing workforce.
Author: Sitzman KL
Location: Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 18(3), 271-6
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Establishing a Method for Tracking Persistence Rates of Nursing Students: One School's Experience
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Link: Abstract
Analyzes how one nursing school tracks student retention and uses its findings to improve the school's nursing program.
Author: Papes K, Lopez R
Location: Journal of Professional Nursing, 23(4), 241-6
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Florida, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Findings from a Survey of Parish Nurses/Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) in the United States
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Examines the demographics, educational background, employment background, practices, and workplace issues for parish nurses in the United States.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Health and Nurses in Texas: In Their Own Words: 2006 Survey of Texas Registered Nurses
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Reports on a survey of registered nurses in Texas. Covers demographics, education, employment characteristics, work environment, job satisfaction, and future work plans.
Organization: Regional Center for Health Workforce Studies at CHEP
Author: Reineck C, Furino A
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Registered Nurses, Texas
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Nurse Faculty Recruitment and Retention Project
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Discusses the issues involved with recruiting and retaining nurse faculty in North Dakota. Includes data on percentage of nurses willing to pursue faculty positions and barriers to considering a faculty position. Highlights optional recruitment models with details in appendix.
Organizations: Dakota Medical Foundation, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Author: Moulton P, Wakefield M
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Faculty, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Outpatient Provider Office Nursing Study 2007: Vermont Health Workforce Assessment Survey
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Reports on a survey of outpatient provider office managers in Vermont. Includes information on recruitment and retention initiatives, vacancy rates, turnover rates, need for various health care professionals, and the impact of shortages. Lists licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, schedulers, psychiatric nurses, and RN specialties.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Vermont
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Results of the 2006-2007 Community Health Center Work Force Survey
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Reports the results from the 2006-2007 survey of community health centers in Washington. Includes number of providers and vacancy rates. Highlights shortage of bilingual candidates.
Organizations: Health Work Force Institute, Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Dental Assistants, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Medical Assistants, Nursing Occupations, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Washington
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The State of the Nursing Workforce in New Jersey: Findings from a Statewide Survey of Registered Nurses
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Describes the personal, professional, and workforce characteristics of New Jersey's registered nurses. Overviews the job environment, career satisfaction, and demographic differences. Discusses findings and offers recommendations.
Organization: New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing
Author: Flynn L
Date: 2007
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Tagged keywords: New Jersey, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Gulf Coast Health Services Steering Committee: a Business-Education Partnership to Solve the Registered Nurse Shortage
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Link: Abstract
Describes an employer-led partnership that increased the supply of registered nurses in Texas.
Author: Love K, McPherson R, Distefano S, Rice T
Location: Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(12):558-66
Date: 12/2006
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas
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Registered Nurse Vacancies in Federally Funded Health Centers: Project Summary
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Discusses the registered nurse (RN) vacancy rate in federally funded health centers, which varies by degree of rurality.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Date: 12/2006
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Tagged keywords: Federally Qualified Health Centers, National, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Nursing Workforce Shortages in Nebraska Hospitals
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Link: Abstract
Describes a study that used the concept of need and applied it to health service demand data in Nebraska to determine trends in registered nurse (RN) shortages between urban and rural areas.
Author: Cramer M, Nienaber J, Helget P, Agrawal S
Location: Policy, Politics and Nursing Practice, 7(4):248-60
Date: 11/2006
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Tagged keywords: Nebraska, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand
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Results of the 2004 Health Center Expansion and Recruitment Survey for Health Centers: Analyses for Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI States)
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Presents a subset of the findings from the larger national study of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) staffing needs of FQHCs located in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI) overall and by urban and rural geography.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Author: Andrilla CH, Hart LG
Date: 11/2006
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Tagged keywords: Alaska, Clinics, Dentists, Family Medicine Physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Idaho, Mental Health Counselors, Midwives, Montana, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Profession-by-Profession, Psychiatrists, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Washington, Wyoming
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Utah's APRN Workforce in 2003
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Examines the demographics and characteristics of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) workforce in Utah. Includes extensive data.
Organization: Utah Medical Education Council
Date: 11/2006
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Diversity, Registered Nurses, Rural, Supply and Demand, Utah
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Places to Stay
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Link: Abstract
Discusses the need to keep experienced nurses in the profession, which is a challenge facing hospitals due to the nursing shortage.
Author: Solovy A
Location: Hospitals and Health Networks, 80(10):36, 4
Date: 10/2006
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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State Legislative Initiatives to Address the Nursing Shortage
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Presents policy strategies to address the nursing shortage and shortage of nurse faculty. Includes links to resources for nurse educators to use in working with state policymakers.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Date: 10/2006
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Faculty, National, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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United States Health Workforce Profile
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Presents a variety of data from 2004 related to the health workforce in the United States. Provides an overview of health services and status by state; employment by place of work; and health care employment in more than 25 health professions and occupations.
Organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany
Date: 10/2006
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Tagged keywords: Chiropractors, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nursing Aides, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Podiatrists, Profession-by-Profession, Psychologists, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Supply and Demand
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Regional Registered Nurse Tracking Pilot Project: Final Report
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Reports on a trial of a system to track Iowa's registered nurses in thirteen counties. Discusses the feasibility of the method, difficulties, and the results.
Date: 9/2006
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Tagged keywords: Iowa, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods
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RN Supply and Demand Forecast for North Carolina: 2000 - 2020
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Summarizes future supply and demand for registered nurses in North Carolina using HRSA's forecasting model.
Organization: North Carolina Center for Nursing
Author: Lacey LM, Nooney JG
Date: 9/2006
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Tagged keywords: North Carolina, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Wages, Benefits, Hours, Commuting Time, and License Renewal for Iowa Registered Nurses
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Reviews information from Iowa's registered nurse licensing database. Includes information on license renewal decisions, wages, benefits, hours, and commuting. Provides some data on licensed practical nurses.
Author: Imerman MM, Orazem PF, Sikdar S, Russell G
Date: 9/2006
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Tagged keywords: Compensation, Iowa, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Educational Mobility Patterns Among Registered Nurses in North Carolina
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Analyzes the results of a twenty year study on educational mobility for North Carolina RNs. Demonstrates that the entry-level point affects the final level of education attained. Suggests that declining BSN graduation rates will result in less faculty.
Organization: North Carolina Center for Nursing
Author: Lacey LM, Nooney JG
Date: 3/2006
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Tagged keywords: Faculty, North Carolina, Registered Nurses
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The Registered Nurse Population: Findings from the March 2004 National Sample of Registered Nurses
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Summarizes results of a study on data collected from the actively licensed registered nurse population on March 2004.
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
Date: 3/2006
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Diversity, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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ADN to BSN: Lessons from Human Capital Theory
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Link: Abstract
Reviews the recommendation by the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education to increase the percent of baccalaureate (BSN) prepared nurses in the workforce to two-thirds by 2010. Focuses on the internal rate of return (IRR) and lifetime earnings compared to the costs of education and what employers could to encourage BSN completion.
Author: Graf CM
Location: Nursing Economic$, 24 (3), 135-41
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Registered Nurses
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California Regional Registered Nurse Workforce Report Card
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Link: Abstract
Describes the use of a report card approach to compare regional and national registered nurse (RN) jobs per capita.
Author: Lin VW, Lee A, Juraschek S, Jones D
Location: Nursing Economic$, 24(6):290-7, 279
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: California, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Fitting In or Standing Out: Nursing Workgroup Diversity and Unit-Level Outcomes
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Link: Abstract
Examines how diversity affects the performance of nurses.
Author: Chang YK, Hughes LC, Mark B
Location: Nursing Research, 55(6), 373-80
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Fostering Academic Success of Mexican Americans in a BSN Program: An Educational Imperative
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Link: Abstract
Reports on the results of a qualitative study looking at institutional and interpersonal factors influencing retention and graduation of nine Mexican American students from a nursing program.
Author: Taxis JC
Location: International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 3:Article 19
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Registered Nurses, Texas
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How Can Employment-Based Benefits Help the Nurse Shortage?
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Link: Abstract
Presents data on recruitment and retention of RNs including employment based benefits.
Author: Spetz J, Adams S
Location: Health Affairs, 25(1):212-8
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Preparing the Health Workforce
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Provides an overview of the current status of higher education in preparing physicians, nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals. Discusses health workforce diversity and supply of health professions faculty.
Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Author: Schiff E
Location: Issue Paper, Secretary of Education’s Commission
on the Future of Higher Education
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Diversity, Education and Training, Faculty, National, Physicians, Registered Nurses
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Returning Nurses to the Workforce: Developing a Fast Track Back Program
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Link: Abstract
Describes the development of a reentry program for registered nurses that prepares them to deal with technology and other issues in today's workplace.
Author: Burns HK, Sakraida TJ, Englert NC, Hoffmann RL, Tuite P, Foley SM
Location: Nursing Forum, 41(3), 125-32
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Rural Health Facts: North Dakota Health Professions: Nursing Demand
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Provides overview of nursing demand in North Dakota, with information on RN and LPN vacancy rates and turnover by county.
Organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Author: Moulton P
Date: 2006
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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2005 Survey of Licensed Registered Nurses in Nevada
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Includes demographics, career satisfaction, employment characteristics, educational background, and other information on Nevada's registered nurse population. Includes data on non-practicing registered nurses.
Organization: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Author: Packham J, Griswold T, Burkey J, Lake C
Date: 11/2005
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Tagged keywords: Nevada, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Demographics of Physicians, Nurses and Dentists: Urban-Rural Comparisons of Minnesota’s Health Care Workforce
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Examines the geographic distribution and demographics of physicians, nurses, and dentists in Minnesota.
Organization: Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Date: 11/2005
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Minnesota, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural
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How Career Lattices Help Solve Nursing and Other Workforce Shortages in Healthcare: A Guide for Workforce Investment Boards, One-Stop Career Centers, Healthcare Employers, Industry Alliances, and Higher Education Providers
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Describes a program created to increase the number of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses so others can replicate it.
Organization: Council for Adult & Experiential Learning
Date: 6/2005
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Tagged keywords: Best Practices and Model Programs, Education and Training, Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Maryland, Nursing Aides, Registered Nurses, South Dakota, Supply and Demand, Texas, Washington
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Recruiting and Training Senior Nurses Using a Rotational Model
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Link: Abstract
Addresses issues raised by recruits using a community rotational model.
Author: Bellot A
Location: Nursing Times, 101(12):38-41
Date: 3/2005
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Tagged keywords: International, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Characteristics of Registered Nurses in Rural vs. Urban Areas: Implications for Strategies to Alleviate Nursing Shortages in the United States
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Uses national survey data to suggest strategies for alleviating nursing shortages. Compares characteristics of urban and rural registered nurses.
Organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
Author: Skillman SM, Palazzo L, Keepnews D, Hart LG
Date: 1/2005
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Tagged keywords: National, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Rural
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Find Your Career in Healthcare: A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse
Video or multimedia
Provides an overview of the career, covering educational requirements, job duties, and likely income for the profession.
Organization: Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program
Author: Healthcare Workforce Network
Date: 2005
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses
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The Registered Nurse Workforce in Pennsylvania Supply and Demand Regional Report Fall 2005
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Provides regional breakdowns for the projected supply and demand of registered nurses in Pennsylvania. Includes the methodology for the supply and demand model used.
Organization: Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers
Date: 2005
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Tagged keywords: Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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The Registered Nurse Workforce in Pennsylvania: Supply/Demand Report Summer 2005
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Additional Link: 2011 Updates to the RN and LPN Nursing Workforce in Pennsylvania Reports
Includes registered nurse supply and demand projections for Pennsylvania. Identifies definitions and assumptions for their supply and demand model.
Organization: Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers
Date: 2005
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Tagged keywords: Pennsylvania, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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State of Ohio Board of Nursing: Workforce Survey Summary
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Examines the results of a comprehensive 2003-2004 survey of Ohio's nurses. Focuses on RNs and LPNs.
Organization: Ohio Center for Nursing
Date: 12/2004
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Tagged keywords: Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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What Is Behind HRSA's Projected Supply, Demand, and Shortage of Registered Nurses?
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Examines the Nursing Supply Model (NSM) and the Nursing Demand Model (NDM) used by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to project registered nurse supply and demand.
Organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Date: 9/2004
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Supply and Demand
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The Health Care Workforce in Eight States: Education, Practice & Policy, 2004
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Additional Links: Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon
Health workforce assessments for Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Oregon, with a comparison across states. Covers state programs, financing and policies affecting health professions education, service placement and reimbursement, planning and monitoring, and licensure/regulation. Includes health workforce data for certain professions.
Organizations: HRSA Bureau of Health Professions, National Conference of State Legislatures
Date: 2004
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Tagged keywords: Arizona, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Education and Training, Georgia, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwives, Montana, Nebraska, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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State of the Health Workforce in Rural America: Profiles and Comparisons
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Additional Links: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, References
Provides an overview of rural health care workforce issues. Includes national and state-by-state data on health care workforce, with rural-urban comparisons and interstate comparisons. Reports on physicians by specialty, dentists, physician assistants, and registered nurses. Also contains information on rural health care facilities.
Organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Author: Larson E, Johnson K, Norris T, Lishner D, Rosenblatt R, Hart L
Date: 8/2003
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Tagged keywords: Dentists, National, Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Rural, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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Strategies for Improving the Diversity of the Health Professions
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Examines the lack of diversity in the health workforce, health disparities, and evaluates programs and strategies designed to increase health workforce diversity.
Organization: The California Endowment
Author: Grumbach K, Munoz C, Coffman J, Rosenoff E, Gandara P, Sepulveda E
Date: 8/2003
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Best Practices and Model Programs, California, Dentists, Diversity, National, Nursing Occupations, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Public Health, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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The Process of RN Re-Entry into the Nursing Workforce in the State of Vermont
Document
Reports on interviews with faculty and preceptors for Vermont's re-licensure programs to determine barriers to re-entry into the RN workforce. Offers recommendations.
Organization: Vermont AHEC Nursing Workforce Research, Planning and Development
Date: 2003
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Registered Nurses, Vermont, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Projected Supply, Demand and Shortages of Registered Nurses: 2000-2020
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Provides the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) predictions of supply and demand for registered nurses through 2020. Identifies the driving forces behind RN supply and demand. Includes a map identifying which states have and will have nursing shortages.
Organization: HRSA Bureau of Health Professions
Date: 7/2002
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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The Health Care Workforce in Eight States: Education, Practice & Policy, 2002
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Additional Links: Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Tennessee
Health workforce assessments for Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, with a comparison across states. Covers state programs, financing and policies affecting health professions education, service placement and reimbursement, planning and monitoring, and licensure/regulation. Includes health workforce data for certain professions.
Organizations: HRSA Bureau of Health Professions, National Conference of State Legislatures
Date: 2002
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Colorado, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Maine, Midwives, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Ohio, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Profession-by-Profession, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Tennessee
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The Health Care Workforce in Ten States: Education, Practice and Policy
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Health workforce assessments for California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, with a comparison across states. Covers state programs, financing and policies affecting health professions education, service placement and reimbursement, planning and monitoring, and licensure/regulation. Includes health workforce data for certain professions.
Organizations: HRSA Bureau of Health Professions, National Conference of State Legislatures
Date: 2001
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Tagged keywords: California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Connecticut, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Education and Training, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Medicare and Medicaid, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Policy, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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HRSA State Health Workforce Data Resource Guide
Document
Comprehensive description of a wide range of sources of
health workforce data. Covers various methods of analyzing and interpreting workforce data for policymaking. Includes options for states interested in collecting health workforce data.
Organizations: Center for Health Workforce Studies - SUNY Albany, Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA Bureau of Health Professions
Date: 2000
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Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Audiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, National, Nursing Occupations, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Research and Data Collection Methods, Speech-Language Pathologists
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AACN Data Reports
Web site
Provides current statistics on student enrollment, graduations, and faculty salaries in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs from AACN's Institutional Data Systems and Research Center. Reports are available for purchase.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Faculty, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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AACN State Nursing Workforce Reports
Document
Contains links to state reports on nursing workforce.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: National, Registered Nurses, State-by-State, Supply and Demand
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Accredited Baccalaureate & Graduate Nursing Programs
Directory
Provides a list of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. To view programs select a state and degree program from the drop-downs; click "View Accredited Programs".
Organizations: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, State-by-State
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Accredited Nurse Residency Programs
Directory
Provides a list of nurse residency programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. To view programs select a state; click "View Accredited Nurse Residency Programs".
Organizations: American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Residency Programs
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Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN-E)
Exam
Provides information on the CCRN-E examination including application, preparation, and requirements.
Organization: AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) Certification Corporation
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)
Exam
Provides information on the AOCNP certification.
Organization: Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, National, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses
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Alabama State Nurses Association: Career Center
Job board
Lists job opportunities for nurses in Alabama, including nursing instructor positions.
Organization: Alabama State Nurses Association
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses
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Ambulatory Care Nursing Examination (RN-BC)
Exam
Provides information on the RN-BC examination including eligibility, application, test dates, fees, and deadlines.
Organization: American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Approved Texas Programs and Student Pass Rates
Web site
Provides access to lists of nursing education programs approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. Includes approved programs and NCLEX Pass rates for registered nursing and licensed vocational nursing.
Organization: Texas Board of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensure and Certification, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Texas
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APRN Consensus Model Toolkit
Document
Provides resources to help boards of nursing and legislators adopt requirements outlined in the "Consensus Model for APRN Regulation."
Organization: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, Midwives, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Trends and Emerging Issues
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APRN Task Force
Web site
Supports advanced practice nurses (APRNs) in Kansas by advocating for legislative changes to improve APRNs ability to practice to the full extent of their education and training.
Organization: Kansas State Nurses Association
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Tagged keywords: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Kansas, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Scope of Practice
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Board Approved Programs of Nursing in North Dakota
Directory
Lists nursing programs in North Dakota approved by the state nursing board. Includes baccalaureate, associate, practical nurse, and graduate degree nursing programs.
Organization: North Dakota Board of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, North Dakota, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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California Board of Registered Nursing Approved Programs
Directory
Additional Links: Approved Advanced Practice Programs, Approved RN Programs
Provides a list of approved nursing programs in California. Includes associate, baccalaureate, entry level master's, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthesia, nurse-midwifery, nurse practitioner and public health nursing programs.
Organization: California Board of Registered Nursing
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Tagged keywords: California, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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California Nurse Workforce Dashboard
Map
Offers statewide and regional maps for registered nursing (RN) demand in acute care hospitals and RN graduates in California.
Organizations: California Hospital Association, California Institute for Nursing & Health Care, Hospital Association of Southern California
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Tagged keywords: California, Education and Training, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Supply and Demand
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Cardiac Vascular Nurse Examination (RN-BC)
Exam
Provides information on the RN-BC examination including eligibility, application, test dates, fees, and deadlines.
Organization: American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Case Management Nursing Examination (RN-BC)
Exam
Provides information on the RN-BC examination including eligibility, application, test dates, fees, and deadlines.
Organization: American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Tagged keywords: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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The Center for Nursing Excellence in Long-Term Care
Web site
Works to advance the quality of care and of life for residents and patients in skilled nursing facilities. Supports the professional practice of registered nurses.
Organization: Sigma Theta Tau International: Honor Society of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Health Care Quality, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
Exam
Provides information on the Certified in Executive Nursing Practice certification, which is geared to nurse leaders who are working in executive nursing practice.
Organization: American Organization of Nurse Executives
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Program (CNL)
Exam
Includes information on the CNL certification including eligibility, application, dates, and fees.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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Compare Florida Prelicensure Nursing Education Programs
Directory
Offers a database of nursing programs approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Organization: Florida Board of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Florida, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Connecticut League for Nursing RN Refresher Programs
Tutorial or training
This four-module Virtual RN Refresher course - delivered by Charter Oak State College and facilitated by exemplar faculty who are members of the Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN) - is designed for inactive nurses who wish to return to staff level positions on general medical-surgical units of hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care or other health care agencies after being away from practice for three to five years or more.
Organization: Connecticut League for Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses, Workforce Reentry and Retraining
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Culture Change Nurse Coordinator Certification Program: CCNC-C
Exam
A Culture Change Nursing Coordinator is a member of the nursing home who champions and guides the efforts for culture change. This program offers an understanding of the culture change movement, strategies for empowering staff, tips for implementing Best Practices, and measures to foster resident-directed care.
Organization: American Association for Long Term Care Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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DirectConnect: to a Fulfilling Career
Web site
Provides assistance to individuals interested in direct care occupations in New Hampshire. Includes career paths, contacts for training opportunities, links to employment opportunity resources, and more. Covers nursing, physical therapy, health aide, and occupational therapy occupations.
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, Health Aides, Assistants and Guides, Home Health Aides and Home Care Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New Hampshire, Nursing Aides, Nursing Occupations, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Recruitment and Retention, Registered Nurses, Workforce Pipeline
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Director of Nursing in LTC Certification Program: DON-CLTC
Exam
Assists nurse managers, assistant directors of nursing, and directors of nursing in learning the core knowledge required for leading a nursing department.
Organization: American Association for Long Term Care Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Health Administrators, Licensure and Certification, National, Registered Nurses
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District of Columbia Approved Schools of Nursing
Directory
Provides a list of accredited registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) nursing schools in the District of Columbia.
Organization: District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: District of Columbia, Education and Training, Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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DNP Tool Kit Materials
Web site
Provides resources for nursing programs planning and implementing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Includes examples and tools from four institutions. Offers access to the DNP Roadmap Task Force Report.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Alabama, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education and Training, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, National, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Essentials Series
Curricula
Provides access to faculty tool kits for baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice, master's education in nursing and advanced practice nursing, and doctoral education in advanced practice nursing. Provides guidance for curriculum development.
Organization: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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Tagged keywords: Education and Training, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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ExploreHealthCareers.org: Registered Nurse (RN)
Web site
Provides registered nurse (RN) career information for students. Includes education requirements, working conditions, salary range, and other information.
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Tagged keywords: National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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Foreign Educated Nurses
Web site
Provides instructions for foreign educated nurses to obtain a registered nurse license in the United States.
Organization: American Nurses Association
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Tagged keywords: Immigration, Licensure and Certification, National, Nursing Occupations, Registered Nurses
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