LA Times: California Should Follow Lead of States with Least NP Restrictions
In an April 21 editorial, the Los Angeles Times outlines challenges – and solutions – facing California’s need for more primary care providers. The Times notes, “ two tiers already: one that offers care, and one where no one is available to provide it. The quickest way to improve the situation is to let medical professionals do more of what they can do, and already are doing in many other states.”
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Are you comfortable with someone who isn't a physician as your primary care provider?
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Are new California BSN graduates more likely to get hired out of state than in CA?
The problem I have run into in looking for nursing jobs is that the requirements often say "1 year minimum" or "2 years minimum" experience. It seems that the way to get a job as a new grad is to pursue the nurse residency or nurse transition programs. These findings seem to be state-wide and even across the country.
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Health Workforce Information Center
The Health Workforce Information Center (HWIC) provides free access to the most recent resources on the nation’s health workforce in one easy-to-use online location. HWIC is operated by the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and funded by the Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Health Workforce Information Center
The Health Workforce Information Center launched a new State-by-State guide featuring reports, web sites, maps and other resources, focused on a range of health workforce topics and professions.
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CA elevator speech and get involved flyer
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