Changes in health care offer opportunities
Health care job growth is expected to continue in coming years, albeit at a slower pace, but nurses likely will remain in demand as the population ages and the need for outpatient care rises, industry experts say. Some hospitals are ensuring that nurses and other clinicians are working at their maximum skill levels. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (1/4)

N.M.'s Medicaid expansion creates need for more APRNs
Medicaid enrollment has increased in New Mexico since the state expanded its program eligibility. But for nurse practitioner Jodi Padgett, who runs Sage Family Medicine in Farmington, the extra patients present a dilemma, because Medicaid payments are lower than those of other payers. New Mexico has 1,089 clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, and a study found the need for 271 more. Albuquerque Journal (N.M.) (free content) (1/4)

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Nurse specialists are in demand in Mich.
Nursing, computer software and network security are among Michigan's hottest jobs for 2015. The demand for nurses has been consistent and is driven by an aging population. Amy Cell, talent chief for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., says more nurse practitioners are needed. Detroit Free Press (1/4)

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APRNs may want to keep work options open in retirement
Advanced practice registered nurses planning for retirement should consider whether they want to leave the door open for a return to the workforce, health care attorney Carolyn Buppert writes. APRNs may be able to put their licenses or certifications on inactive status, but reactivation requirements may make it more cost- and time-effective just to keep credentials current, she writes. Medscape (free registration) (12/29)

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Register today to receive the advanced rate for the 2015 ANA Quality Conference
Have you checked the full schedule of speakers for the 2015 ANA Quality Conference (Feb. 4-6)? Plan to attend to hear keynote speaker Secretary Robert McDonald of the Department of Veterans Affairs, in addition to an impressive lineup of invited speakers. These sessions, plus 130 poster presentations and 60 concurrent sessions, will provide you with the insights and connections you need to shape your role in the future of health care! Register today; advance rates will not be available after Jan. 15. Group discounts are available.

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