News for July 15 to July 21 2012

In the News

Nurse Practitioner Workforce Expected to Nearly Double - According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, (18July2012), "The number of trained nurse practitioners (NP) in the United States is expected to increase by 94 percent from 2008 to 2025, according to a study published in the July issue of Medical Care. Those providing care as NPs will rise 130 percent, from 86,000 in 2008 to 198,000 in 2025." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. More Medical Schools Boost Primary Care Doctors Through Small-Town Campuses - According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, (July2012), "At a time when the AAMC projects a shortage of 90,000 physicians by 2020, the leadership at a number of medical schools hopes rural or small-town regional campuses programs will recruit students with an interest in primary care, who will put down roots where they train and practice there after they complete residency." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Demand for APRNs Set to Spike - According to Health Leaders Media, (16July2011), "The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational outlook handbook estimates that by 2020 there will be a demand for 712,000 additional RN jobs. From 2010 through 2020 the demand for RNs is projected to grow by 26%, well above the 14% average growth rate for all occupations." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.