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 Remaking
American Nursing -- Preview
This video segment sets up the issue for discussion – exploring the reasons for the nursing shortage, now estimated to be one million by the year 2020, and what is being done about it. |
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Healthwatch
Reports from NJN News |
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Jail Nursing Shortage December 7, 2006
It is not just hospitals facing nurisng shortages, jails are affected too. In an exclusive report, the Bergen County Sheriff tells NJN News that he is facing a potential health crisis beause his jail does not have enough nurses. |
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Men in Nursing June 8, 2006
Twenty years ago, only 5% of nursing students were male. Today, 9% of nursing students are men. In the face of a nationwide nursing shortage, more and more males are starting to view nursing as a great career option. Now, the challenge is to overcome the stereotypes associated with joining a traditionally “female” profession. |
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Health
Careers March
24, 2005
Jobs
in hospitals are hot. There are several reasons
for that. People are living longer, so they
need more health care. Also, shortages in many
medical fields are driving up salaries. But,
how do you get the word out? One New Jersey
hospital, Chilton Memorial, believes in recruiting “young.” |
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Nursing
Program October
18, 2005
There
are predictions that the nationwide nursing
shortage will be a problem for years to come.
By the year 2020, it’s estimated that
New Jersey will be short at least 25,000
nurses. So, what’s a nursing school
to do? At Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center,
there’s a new push to recruit single
mothers. |
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