Nurses are the Number Two Hardest Position to Fill

Forbes published an article entitled, The Hardest Jobs to Fill in America, which lists and breaks down why there is a need for these professionals. According to the list, nurses are the second hardest job to fill behind engineers.

Here is a segment from the article describing the need for nurses.

"The next profession on the list, nursing, also requires an interest in math and science. But that isn't why there's a shortage of nurses. The demand for them is higher than ever because the aging American population needs more and more health care, and advances in medicine are enabling nurses' patients to survive and need treatment longer, while many nurses are reaching retirement age.

Exacerbating the shortage is a lack of educators able to train the next generation. Karen L. Miller, dean of the nursing school at the University of Kansas Medical Center, laments, "If there aren't enough teachers, we can't make more graduates."

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There are several causes of this shortage. First, America's aging population requires more caregivers for chronic illnesses affecting older people. Also, advances in medical care require more nurses to assist in treatment. However, there's a shortage of nurse educators, so while demand for professionals is great, there aren't enough teachers to train the next generation fast enough."

Forbes.com

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Interim HealthCare of Omaha can help those who need to fill their open nursing positions. As a medical staffing agency we take the headache out of trying to find a qualified nurse that fits the facilities needs. By placing the right nurse to fill the position, Interim HealthCare makes sure the people in the facility can receive the care they need.