Medscape August 15, 2024
Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, innovative strategies are emerging to attract the next generation of healthcare heroes. From holistic admission processes to dual degree programs, the race is on to fill the healthcare gap by redefining how we recruit nursing students.
The problem: Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities are attempting to fill an estimated 193,100 registered nurse job openings.
“Finding enough nurses to fill positions and meet the growing demand for nursing care is an ongoing challenge,” said Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN, president and chief executive officer of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Some hospitals have increased salaries, offered signing bonuses, and expanded benefits packages to recruit and retain nurses. Still, the...
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