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Several colleges and universities have launched nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent shortages around the country.

Efforts to recruit and train nurses in Maine have reduced the state’s projected nurse shortage in 2025 to 1,450, down from a projection of 3,200 released in 2017, the Portland Press Herald reported. 

The long-projected nursing shortage is now upon us. To gain a better understanding of the impact it’s having on frontline nurses, Hospital IQ recently surveyed over 200 registered nurses working in hospitals. While not completely surprising, the survey results are alarming.

Research suggests hospitals that invest in nurse burnout reduction programs may see less burnout-attributed nurse turnover and associated costs. Here are five health systems that used technology to improve workflows:

As labor shortages persist throughout the country, nurses unions have taken increased action to support nursing staff. 

Several colleges and universities have launched innovative nursing programs and partnerships to address persistent nursing shortages around the country.

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