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America's Nursing Shortage - Interactive Map
This interactive map shows how the projected nursing shortage may affect individual states between 2000 and 2020. Shortages also projected for 2010 and 2015. While now dated by its 2005 publication date, the map by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is still useful
Magnet Hospitals - Nursing Care Recognition
Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, to recognize heath care organizations that provide nursing excellence. As of October 2009 there were a few hundred US Magnet hospitals, four international: Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon
Nurse Fatigue (article by Scott, Rogers, et al)
Study of Critical Care nurses, published in the American Journal of Critical Care. 2006, led researchers to support the Institute of Medicine recommendations to minimize the use of 12-hour shifts and to limit nurses’ work hours to no more than 12 consecutive hours during a 24-hour period. Title: Effects of Critical Care Nurses' Work Hours on Vigilance and Patients' Safety
Nurse Retention (Experienced Nurses) - June 2008 pdf
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation white paper and Wisdom at Work report on the importance of the older and experienced nurse in the workplace, and strategies for retention. April 2008 Charting Nursing's Future. 8 pp.
Nursing school admissions & rejections 2009 - AACN
Survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)shows 39,423 qualified applicants were turned away (as of fall '09) from nursing programs due to shortages of faculty and clinical sites for training. Actual enrollment to U.S. nursing baccalaureate programs rose 3.5% in 2009. Reported Dec. 2009
Nursing Shortage Resources (AACN)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing maintains a fact sheet and hub of resources about the nursing shortage. Most documents are free. Links to state nursing workforce reports
RN National Survey 2008, Initial Findings (HRSA)
Initial report describes characteristics of the 3 million licensed RNs in US: RN age (average 47 years), ethnic distribution, employment setting, average salary of $66,973, average hours worked, educational background, advance practice nurses including nurse practitioner & CNS, foreign-educated nurses and more. Number of RNs with master's or doctorate degree increased 47% to 404,163. Survey response rate was 62% (33,549 responses). The preliminary findings of the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses 2008 were released in March 2010
Wages for the 10 largest occupations in hospitals (BLS)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows average salary / wages for hospital RNs (nearly $64,000/yr), and other healthcare employees. Scroll to Table 5. National employment data for 2008 released February 2010
Other Helpful Listings
Employee Satisfaction Survey - Press Ganey, 2010 (pdf)
Press Ganey's Employee and Nurse Check-Up Report provides a national employee satisfaction priority index to improve work experiences. Surveys of 383 facilities (235,122 employees) completed during 2009 highlight opportunities for recognizing excellent performance, providing coaching and including staff in decision-making. Released 2010
Fatigue and Hours of Work - Nurses (pdf)
Short summary of research on nurse fatigue, and implications for hospital workforce policy. Prepared by Wisconsin Hospital Association, 4 pages, Feb. 2009
Innovative Care Models (April 2008)
Twenty four (24) models of promising health care delivery are profiled with descriptions, implementation features, results and lessons learned. Models help lower health costs, improve quality & safety, manage chronic disease, increase patient satisfaction or address nurse shortages. Selected from research and evaluation of 171 models, conducted and funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Health Workforce Solutions
Maryland Hospital Personnel Survey, 2008 (pdf)
Survey of MD hospitals by the Maryland Hospital Association shows overall vacancy rate of 8.8% and average turnover of 12%. Data by for 41 different positions/ jobs such as RNs, nursing assistants (CNAs), surgical techs, physical therapists, pharmacy techs, and many more. 2009 survey (80% response rate) uses 2008 data
WI Healthcare Workforce Report Nov. 2010 (pdf)
Wisconsin Hospital Association 20-page report shows hospital vacancy rates in 2009 for therapists (PT 7% vacancy,) OT, CNAs, Lab Techs, Pharmacists, RNs (about 3.5%) Rediology Techs (2.1%) and others. Additional info about workforce age, and advanced practice providers - APNs, CRNAs, midwives, nurse practitioners, certified nurse specialists and physician assistants. Published Nov. 2010