What To Do When You’re Short Staffed
Follow this guide when you are short staffed. There are a few things you can (and should) do as a nurse to help yourself and your patients.
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7 Free Things Hospital Administrators Can Do to Increase Morale and Improve Nurse Retention
According to a fact sheet on the nursing shortage presented by the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing, healthcare is one sector of the job market that continues to grow, despite tough economic times. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 283,000 jobs have been added in just the last year alone. In fact, even with the staggering levels of unemployment, nursing jobs sit open: According to a report released by the American Health Care Association in July 2008, more than 19,400 RN vacancies exist in long-term care settings. These vacancies, coupled with an additional 116,000 open positions in