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 [...]
Corporate Wellness Programs Increase Retention
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 29th, 2011Corporate wellness programs that encourage people to take steps to prevent the onset or worsening of a health condition and to adopt healthier lifestyles, have steadily grown in the past few years, according to the latest MetLife Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study.
Nearly half of employers offer such programs, almost double from 2005. In companies with [...]
Advanced Practice Nurses Caring for More Patients
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 22nd, 2011Hospitals nationwide are turning to advanced-practice nurses to care for patients more and more.
Among the factors contributing to this trend: An anticipated shortage of primary-care doctors, reductions in hours residents are allowed to work, and an expected increase in demand for medical services by aging baby boomers as well as people who will be newly [...]
Are Nurses Going to Quit?
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, August 22nd, 2011A 2011 survey from healthcare recruiters at AMN Healthcare reported that 25% of the 1,002 registered nurses surveyed say they will look for a new place to work as the economy recovers – up sharply from the 15% who said so in a 2010 survey.
The 2011 Survey of Registered Nurses: Job Satisfaction and Career Plans, also found [...]
These Nurses Are Saints
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, March 25th, 2011This week I fulfilled a life goal. I inspired and honored the nurses and staff at St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Ever since I was a little girl and watched Danny Thomas on TV, I dreamed of visiting the hospital he began to help children, regardless of their ability to pay. I was in awe as [...]
