Wanted: The Best and the Brightest

At a time when the need for highly sophisticated, caring nurses is more urgent than ever, an acute shortage of qualified nurses is shaping up across the country. This shortage is compounded by a significant drop in nursing school enrollments as traditional candidates turn to other career options.

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Published in:The American journal of nursing 1987-12, Vol.87 (12), p.1601-1605
Main Authors: Naylor, Mary D., Sherman, Marian B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employment
Hospitals
Medical practice
Nurses
Nurses for the Future
Nursing
Nursing education
Nursing students
Registered nurses
School enrollment
School surveys
Student recruitment
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Summary:At a time when the need for highly sophisticated, caring nurses is more urgent than ever, an acute shortage of qualified nurses is shaping up across the country. This shortage is compounded by a significant drop in nursing school enrollments as traditional candidates turn to other career options.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/00000446-198787120-00027