HSE chief says public health nurse workforce down since 2019 causing 'problem' for child development checksBabies in Ireland risk missing crucial developmental checks due to a shortage of public health nurses, particularly in Dublin.
fromFast Company4 weeks agoHow to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural AmericaRural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.
California's growing need for caregivers could collide with a crackdown on immigrantsTrump's immigration overhaul may worsen staffing shortages in elderly care facilities and home health services.Projected increase in demand for care aides highlights the grave implications of reduced immigrant labor.
Silver tsunami' could propel change at low-enrollment WA collegeWashington needs new priorities for health worker training due to its aging population.Declining enrollment at Evergreen State College points to larger issues in education accessibility.
Plaza College unveils $1 million surgical tech training center in Forest Hills - QNSPlaza College opened a $1 million CST medical simulation operating room to address the shortage of surgical technologists in NYC.
India: Why are young graduates still struggling to get jobs? DW 11/21/2024Only 51.25% of India's graduates are employable, reflecting inadequate training and mismatch with labor market needs.
Nurses quitting profession early puts health reforms in England at risk, says unionUK-trained nurses are leaving the profession at alarming rates, jeopardizing the healthcare system's overhaul and highlighting a need for urgent support.
Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN saysNursing enrollments in the UK are at a critical low, down 21% from three years ago.Financial hardships for nursing students have led to a significant decrease in enrollment.
States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state linesThe PA Licensure Compact allows physician assistants to practice across state lines, addressing labor shortages in healthcare.
When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take real breaksDoctors often struggle to take real vacations from high-stress jobs, impacting overall well-being and patient care.
Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQEDEmployers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.
California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQEDHuntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.
Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQEDEmployers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.
California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQEDHuntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.
What if your physician' wasn't actually a doctor at all? Beware this new reckless experiment | Rachel ClarkeThe NHS is rapidly expanding non-medical staff like physician associates, potentially causing patient harm and legality issues.