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October 14th, 2009

Nursing Shortage that Looms Over America

The nursing shortage that runs rampant across America is not slowing anytime soon. With the generation of baby boomers that are now coming into retirement age, the number of healthcare providers needed increases. The US population is projected to grow at least 18% over two decades in the 21st century, while the population of those sixty-five and older is expected to increase three times that rate. The current shortfall of nurses is projected at over 1 million by the year 2020. The need to keep the number of nurses growing is crucial since they are the forefront of patient care in every medical facility. The nursing shortage has increased the amount of nursing responsibilities has increased and it may lead to patients not getting the quality level of care they need as a result.

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H1N1: How it is Affecting Nurses

Nurses across the nation are facing caring for patients with the H1N1 virus at alarming rates and should take as many precautionary steps as possible to protecting themselves and their families. Look here for more information from the American Nurses Association. You will find detailed steps to help safeguard your environment.

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Men in Nursing

The number of men joining the nursing field is on the rise. Many men have realized the unlimited opportunities that nursing provides, and no, it is not just for women. The percentage of nurses who are men continues to climb every year. Right now, men make up around 9 percent of all nurses, but that's a huge increase from recent decades.

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HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse

There is a certification that has presented itself to be very important to the nursing culture. The AIDS Certified Registered Nursing (ACRN) certification has only been established for a decade and is regulated by the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB).

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