Qualified Nursing School Applicants Turned Away
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, January 11th, 2012The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported an increase in nursing school enrollment throughout the past decade, yet qualified nursing school applicants continue to be turned away from colleges and universities.
AACN reports that in 2009, nursing schools rejected nearly 55,000 qualified applicants. Faculty shortages, budget constraints, and increasing job competition from clinical sites [...]
Nurses May Need More Education and Technology
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 30th, 2011According to current statistics, nursing still remains a highly desirable career choice with plenty of future growth potential.
So why can’t I find a job? some ask. Many of today’s nursing positions are calling for higher education and knowledge of technology. The nursing shortage is projected to continue for many years to come. With more candidates in [...]
Huge Increase in Student Nurse Enrollment!
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 21st, 2010The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) surveyed 648 nursing schools, out of a total of 807 schools in the U.S. The results show that entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased enrollment by 6.1% this past year.
This is the tenth straight year that enrollment in BSN programs has increased, but AACN reports [...]
How Can Nurses Give Better Care?
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 9th, 2010Every nurse wants to provide optimal patient care. Yet, on average, nurses spend just 30% of their time doing so.
Pat Rutherford, MS, RN, Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement has several suggestions.
One strategy that makes a great difference is decreasing redundant documentation.
Another is moving supplies and equipment closer to where nurses are using [...]
Nursing Shortage Looms
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, September 8th, 2010The nursing shortage is not new to the nation’s health care industry. We’ve seen several nursing shortages since World War II.
But even with a recent increase in nurses entering the work force, estimates for the next shortfall are significant.
Peter Buerhaus, professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University, wrote in a recent issue of the online medical [...]
