Nursing faculty shortage in 2009.
As everyone is well aware, we are in the midst of a nursing shortage-one with no end in sight at the present time. But are you aware that we also have a shortage of nursing faculty? This article will briefly describe the current and predicted shortage of faculty, potential reasons for the shortage, current ways of coping, and the future for nursing faculty.
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Jennifer M
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Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, KY 40207, USA JennyARNP@yahoo.com
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