The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predicts Arizona will have 28,100 fewer registered nurses than are needed in the state by 2025, a bigger disparity than in any other state in the country.
The evolving nursing shortage already has caused delays in care; researchers warn the continuing shortage could cause clinical errors that lead to higher mortality rates for patients.
The nursing shortage particularly impacts critical access hospitals, which are rural community hospitals designated…
Annika Tourlas
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