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April 14, 2015
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Report: Wis. health care facilities need RNs
A Wisconsin Hospital Association report said health care facilities in the state need nurses, and a shortage of registered nurses could be on the way. Wisconsin has a 3.9% RN vacancy rate, with 1,200 job openings, and a 9.7% vacancy rate for advanced practice RNs. Kenosha News (Wis.) (4/9)
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More nurses take license exams to enter jobs pipeline
More nursing graduates are taking the National Council Licensure Examination, but the rate of increase may be slowing, writes Edward Salsberg of the George Washington University in a Health Affairs blog. The growth rate for bachelor's-prepared students taking the exam is robust, however. From 2001 to 2014, the number of first-time exam takers increased 130%. Health Affairs Blog (4/9)
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The health care industry is undergoing transformation, and many providers are being called upon to lead new enterprises, writes Sachin Jain, chief medical officer of Anthem division CareMore Health System. Clinicians will be more effective executives if they master three crucial skills: operations management and execution, people leadership, and setting and defining strategy, Jain writes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (4/7)
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Trocaire College enrolls more nursing students to meet demands
Trocaire College officials say an ample supply of nursing jobs has helped increase enrollment in nursing programs on its campus and online. Susan Lombardo, associate dean of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing at Trocaire, said the emphasis on bachelor's-prepared nurses has led the school to align its two-year program as a feeder into a four-year bachelor's program. American City Business Journals/Buffalo, N.Y./Morning Edition blog (4/9)
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Chamberlain leads list of master's program enrollments
A U.S. News analysis found Chamberlain College of Nursing had 4,963 master's students last fall, the highest among 246 ranked programs that submitted data. Nursing schools have ramped up student recruitment. The report found the average number of master's students over all nursing schools surveyed was 243​. U.S. News & World Report (4/7)
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Networking tips for nurses
Participating in the local meetings of nurses' groups is a good way for novices to begin networking. "New grads should definitely join their state organization and go to the meetings. You make contacts, and the organization will keep you up-to-date on legislation and education practices," said Phyllis Kupsick, president of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. From there, national conferences can put nurses in touch with peers and role models. Read more and find more career resources from ANA.
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