where are the nursing shortages?

djswan · Mar 9, 2005

Yes, there ARE options away from the bedside...but most show preference for the BSN prepared nurse...not the AD and Diploma RN. These positions are highly competitive as well in my experience.

Ok these comments are scaring me. I'm in nursing school and was secure in the fact that I would have a job when I graduate? We live in Ohio right now but are planning on moving to Raleigh, NC. We would like to anyway.

[email protected] · Mar 10, 2005

Dose anyone have any information on Lutheran School of Nursing in st. Louis Mo.

[email protected] · Mar 10, 2005

Dose anyone have any information on Lutheran School of Nursing in st. Louis Mo.

RN34TX · Mar 12, 2005

Ok these comments are scaring me. I'm in nursing school and was secure in the fact that I would have a job when I graduate? We live in Ohio right now but are planning on moving to Raleigh, NC. We would like to anyway.

I think that she was referring to non-clinical/managerial type positions where nurses do not have direct patient care duties. Not the kind of job you're going to be looking for upon graduation.

Someone from NC can correct me, but I've heard that NC has plenty of opportunities for nurses.

fooRN · Mar 13, 2005

Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs. you could work every day of the week, 24/7 if you wanted to.

I was hoping to see someone say Chicago was hiring!! I graduate in May from WI and I am moving to the Southern Burbs of Chicago...I have 3 interviews during my spring break, hoping atleast one will hire me!!...Do you know how much the average pay for a new grad is?? I am just curious. If there is anything else you wish to inform me on, I'd greatly appreciate it!!

JULES1 · Mar 13, 2005

Jenago writes; Where are the nursing shortages?

I have just completed a paper on this subject.The shotages are from Canada to South America. Rich countries have started poaching from third world countries,

such as Africa, where nurses are highly trained due to their close contact of working

directly with doctors. The U.S., has been named among the poachers, with offers of

moderate pay, and the added attraction of bringing their families with them.

There is also a report that 60% of hospitals across the nation has 123,000 - 153,000 vacancys, with hospital CEOs labeling nursing as the most understaffed profession.

All of this relating to the wide spread practice of lay-offs and downsizing in the 1990s.

Severe shortages are expected over the next 15 years, as an increase in more lucrative careers, wins out over nursing;Nursing supply is unable to keep up with

nursing demands.

Medical facilities are offering $14,000 and up in bonuses to acquire nurses,especially

those practicing in specialty areas.

I hope this answers your question.

Jules1

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par72 · Mar 13, 2005

I am hearing that there are shortages in some areas while some are cutting back jobs.
Can anyone tell me for sure where thet know there are nursing shortages in the U.S or Canada.
Thanks

We always have vacancies here in Edmonton

SmilingBluEyes · Mar 13, 2005

Jenago writes; Where are the nursing shortages?
I have just completed a paper on this subject.The shotages are from Canada to South America. Rich countries have started poaching from third world countries,
such as Africa, where nurses are highly trained due to their close contact of working
directly with doctors. The U.S., has been named among the poachers, with offers of
moderate pay, and the added attraction of bringing their families with them.
There is also a report that 60% of hospitals across the nation has 123,000 - 153,000 vacancys, with hospital CEOs labeling nursing as the most understaffed profession.
All of this relating to the wide spread practice of lay-offs and downsizing in the 1990s.
Severe shortages are expected over the next 15 years, as an increase in more lucrative careers, wins out over nursing;Nursing supply is unable to keep up with
nursing demands.
Medical facilities are offering $14,000 and up in bonuses to acquire nurses,especially
those practicing in specialty areas.
I hope this answers your question.
Jules1[/
See to me, "poaching" is a very apt word for what they call "recruiting" overseas.

RNKitty · Mar 13, 2005

Jenago writes; Where are the nursing shortages?

"I have just completed a paper on this subject.The shotages are from Canada to South America. "

Funny, nobody seemed to tell our administration about it. Last year in Spokane, WA, one of the major Level III hospitals layed off nurses. Last year my Level III hospital layed off all the LPN's. This month, I expect to get layed off along with 12 other nurses on my unit alone (L&D - with 9 years of experience). They are going beyond national standards, and regardless of acuity we get 2-3 labor patients or 6 antepartum patients. Basically, you get to run around doing crisis managment - the most critical patient gets the attention and the other patients get neglected until you can get in to see them. Hopefully they don't abrupt in the bathroom or deliver premies in the beds alone.

dazzle256 · Mar 13, 2005

where are you in WI?????? MY dh family are all west of Eau Claire. My son was born in Eau Claire, matter of fact.

Sorry I've been gone for a while :) I live in SE part of WI... Kenosha area. Aren't you living near Bremerton? Thats where I graduated from nursing school.

SmilingBluEyes · Mar 13, 2005

I am roughly 45 min to 1 hour from Bremerton.