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Minnick, Ann; And Others – Nursing Outlook, 1989
Discusses a survey of 23 hospitals regarding the shortage of registered nurses (RNs). Found that four trends are fueling the demand for RNs: (1) changes in medical practice, (2) shifts in patient characteristics, (3) professional objectives, and (4) economic incentives. (JOW)
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Labor Supply, Labor Turnover, Nurses
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McClure, Margaret L. – Nursing Outlook, 1991
Differentiated practice structures the roles and functions of nurses according to education, experience, and competence. Although differentiation has increased staff retention and reduced recruiting costs, improvements in patient care are difficult to prove. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Competence