Tag: Nursing Shortage

Study: Uptick in younger RNs boosts workforce

A new study brings welcome news of a surprising uptick of young people entering nursing, suggesting the RN workforce will grow faster than anticipated over the next 20 years. A second study finds new RNs stick close to home for nursing school and jobs, raising questions about how to improve…

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By: OR Manager
January 28, 2012
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National nursing shortage: A snapshot

RNs working in hospitals In 2006, the average RN working in a hospital was: 48 years old worked 3.7 days per week and 35.8 hours per week worked 5.2 overtime hours per week earned $32.10 per hour Source: Adapted from Buerhaus P I, Donelan K, Ulrich B T, et al.…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2007
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