Jobs for Nurses

Diversity of jobs contributes to bright economy in Calif.
Opportunities in nursing, construction, transportation and hospitality are booming in California's metropolitan areas, with multiple sectors indicating a growing economy. Business leaders say they are hunting for workers to offset their retiring baby boomers, while vocational nurses are in high demand to care for an aging population. The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (9/30)

RNs take a closer look at nurse turnover data
The RN Work Project found a high turnover rate for first- and second-year nurses, but co-directors Carol Brewer and Christine Kovner, both registered nurses, say many of these clinicians are taking other hospital positions, which can be good for the facility. Most nurses start in a hospital position, and those working in other health care settings had higher turnover rates. Brewer and Kovner say supervisors are a factor in nurse turnover, and facilities that want to reduce turnover rates should look at more management training. NurseZone.com (10/5)

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Advancing Your Career

Partnerships help nursing students get bachelor's degrees
Partnerships in Texas and Florida have been created to make it easier for nursing students to obtain bachelor's degrees. The University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are offering the Early Acceptance -- BSN RN, or EARN, program, and Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida will allow nursing students to get bachelor's degrees without having to transfer from Hillsborough. Oncology Nurse Advisor online (10/2), Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.) (10/2)

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Recruiter Spotlight

R.I. residency program helps nurses get jobs
Rhode Island's Passport to Practice nurse residency program helps graduates find nursing jobs in the state. The students gain experience in acute care, long-term care and community health. Project director Sandra Phillips says more health care jobs are being found in community settings. Nurse.com (10/1)

Calif. college addresses need for LVN faculty
Los Medanos College in California is again recruiting students for its licensed vocational nurse program, which will start up in January after a year of inactivity due to faculty shortages. "Not just any nurse can come in and teach. Some people have critical experience, and finding someone with the right credentials and the right heart can be challenging," said program director Sharon Goldfarb, a registered nurse. The Oakland Tribune (Calif.)/Contra Costa Times (10/6)

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Career Corner

Career opportunities for baby boomer nurses
Nurses in the baby boom generation have a deep well of professional knowledge and may be looking for opportunities to share their expertise. "The great news about being an older nurse is the awesome experience we have amassed over the years," said Judy Brady, RN, BSN, owner of ProHealth Strategies. Read more about opportunities for baby boomers and other ANA career resources.

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