Demand and supply of nurses are uneven in Idaho
The demand for nurses is greater in the Boise, Idaho, area than in the eastern part of the state, and Idaho Board of Nursing Executive Director Sandra Evans says that, rather than a shortage, the state has a "distribution problem." Federal statistics show Idaho has the fewest registered nurses per capita in the U.S. The Idaho Statesman (Boise)
(2/21)
Need for nurses is high in Ariz.
Job security and high demand are among the attractions of nursing careers, says Arizona State University's Lee McPheters, a professor of economics. A health care career fair in the Phoenix area recently drew more than 20 employers. KTVK-TV (Phoenix)
(2/17)
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Cincinnati hospital supports working students
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has partnered with EdAssist to provide on-call advisory services for nurses seeking bachelor's degrees, as well as a concierge service and financial support. "We certainly want our direct care providers to be psychologically and mentally completely ready to deal with and provide expert care to patients and families," said Lynn Hall, benefits manager for the hospital. Chief Learning Officer online
(2/19)
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Health care job security index rises
The Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index, a measure of job security and confidence in the health sector, grew to 57 in the fourth quarter last year from 54.3 in the third quarter. More health care employees had positive views about their ability to find a new job and the overall economy. BeckersASC.com
(2/16)
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Keep close to Nature's heart ... break clear away once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
-- John Muir, naturalist and writer
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