Abstract
The results of two recent national surveys of RNs that were conducted at a time when the nursing shortage in the U.S. was in full force (2002) and 2 years later (2004) were compared. The findings provide a mixed assessment: on the one hand, there is evidence that the shortage has eased since 2002 and that there have been notable improvements in the lives of nurses; on the other hand, the shortage has had a negative impact on hospitals and nurses, and longstanding problems associated with the workplace environment remain.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Attitude of Health Personnel*
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Career Mobility
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Education, Nursing, Continuing
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Female
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Humans
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Job Satisfaction
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Male
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Mentors
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Middle Aged
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Nursing Administration Research
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Nursing Staff, Hospital* / education
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Nursing Staff, Hospital* / organization & administration
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Nursing Staff, Hospital* / psychology
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Organizational Innovation
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Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / trends*
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Personnel Turnover
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Salaries and Fringe Benefits / statistics & numerical data
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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United States
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Workload