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As nurses retire, a significant shortage looms

Adam Allington Nov 14, 2016
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As nurses retire, a significant shortage looms

Adam Allington Nov 14, 2016
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Ten thousand dollar sign-on bonuses and generous benefits? No, we’re not talking about the tech industry; it’s nurses who are now in high demand.

As the economy improves, many older nurses are cutting back hours or retiring, causing a major shortage across the country.

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