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SPOTLIGHT: NY nursing program closes due to budget deficit
Across the country, healthcare institutions are worrying over the growing shortage of nurses--which is only expected to get worse as existing staff members retire. Unfortunately, at least one nursing... Read more...
Nurses mount tougher fight against workplace assaults
In recent times, nurses have begun to draw more attention to the often-dangerous conditions in which they work -- though the going has been slow. There's no question that nurses face big risks:... Read more...
Bill would ease visa shortage for foreign nurses
For some time, a visa shortage has limited the ability of provider organizations to hire foreign healthcare professionals. Now, however, a new federal bill proposes to provide visas for qualified... Read more...
VA puts together travel nurse program
In an effort to cope with the nationwide shortage of nurses, the Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to create its own group of nurses whose job it is to travel and work throughout the... Read more...
