Author: Marshall Baker

The nursing shortage has affected job opportunities for nursing across the board. One direction in which would-be nurses can choose to go is that of a temporary or contract nursing position. This type of position has several benefits that appeal to many people wishing to enter the field of nursing; however, like any field of… Continue reading Temporary and Contract Nursing

According to recent statistics, the average age of a registered nurse, or RN, was 44 years old in 1996. In fact, only about nine percent of registered nurses in the United States were under the age of 30 in 1996, the statistics estimate. The shortage created by the retirement of these more seasoned nurses has… Continue reading The Nursing Shortage and Nursing Opportunities

One of the biggest contributing factors to the nursing shortage is a decreased number of graduates from qualified nursing programs. These nursing programs are necessary in order to produce registered nurses, or RNs, to provide quality patient care in hospitals and clinics. However, a lack of funding and resources to these programs means nurse training… Continue reading Nurse Training and the Shortage

The unfortunate reality of the nursing shortage is that it is a growing problem. The most difficult fact about the shortage is that because nursing programs can’t accept the number of students to meet the demand for more nurses, the nursing shortage is increasing dramatically each year. Because of the nursing staff shortage in hospitals,… Continue reading How Is the Shortage Affecting Patient Care?

It is easy to look at the numbers and see the reasoning behind the nursing shortage. A lack of funding of nursing programs is resulting in thousands of qualified applicants being rejected from nursing programs each year. However, another reason for the nursing shortage is one not as commonly reported through statistics: job burn out.… Continue reading A View into the World of Nursing

A nurse—whether working in a family clinic or large hospital—is responsible for a majority of patient care. Nurses perform some of the most important duties during a patient’s stay at the hospital, from monitoring vital signs to administering necessary medications. Nurses also provide a human face to what can sometimes be a cold, sterile environment.… Continue reading An Overview of the Nursing Shortage

It would be difficult to pinpoint each individual contributing factor that has impacted the nursing shortage over the years. However, there are a few main factors that should be examined in order to better understand the reasons behind this dramatic nursing shortage. Enrollment in Nursing Programs Although some enrollment numbers for nursing programs in schools… Continue reading Reasons Behind the Nursing Shortage

More than just helping nurses find a job, we want to help nurses find better jobs and higher job satisfaction. This involves a deeper understanding of what your work priorities are and whether they’re being fulfilled in your current position. Many nurses will burnout of the industry much faster than they otherwise would because they… Continue reading The Big Things Ruining Your Job Satisfaction as a Nurse—and What to Do About Them

If you’re a nurse looking for a job, you probably won’t have any trouble finding job postings. While certain locations and certain positions can be more competitive than others, the overall nursing shortage isn’t going away. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of job postings for nurses in most major U.S. cities. More than just… Continue reading Finding Your Dream Nursing Job isn’t as Easy as It Sounds