Rural Health
News by Topic: Nurses
Nov 4, 2024 - Provides overview of findings from the 2024 Idaho Nursing Workforce Report issued by the Idaho Center for Nursing. Notes that retirements are outpacing the number of new nurses entering the workforce. Highlights the success of Idaho's new rural nurse loan repayment program and explores recommendations for further improvements to meet nursing workforce demand.
Source: Idaho Capital Sun
USCIS: Notice of Approval of New Credentialing Organization for Healthcare Workers for Certain Immigration Purposes
Federal Register
Oct 25, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcing the approval of International Education Evaluations, LLC, as a new credentialing organization for individuals seeking to enter the United States for the primary purpose of working as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses.
Source: Federal Register
Federal Grant to Address Nursing Education Shortage in Rural, Underserved Areas in Southern Illinois
Oct 7, 2024 - Discusses nurse educator shortages in rural Illinois and notes the impact that has on training the nursing workforce to work in rural areas. New funding will cover tuition costs for 60 students in an Illinois nurse educator program.
Source: WSILTV
Oct 2, 2024 - Highlights the Delta Nurse Scholars program at the University of Tennessee. The program supports nursing graduates as they transition to rural or underserved hospitals in the Delta region through financial support, mentoring, and specialized training. Discusses the challenges with recruiting nurses to rural areas and the high cost of turnover.
Source: University of Tennessee Health Science Center