First few Article Sentences
The current economic conditions have altered many working nurses’ plans to retire or reduce work hours. In 2007, approximately 80 of our nurse educators indicated that they planned to retire in the next year; few have done so. Employers report that vacancy rates for RN positions are lower than in many years. Hiring of new RN grads this June is projected to be better than in 2009 but still low. Is it time to finally focus on issues other than the nursing shortage?