Health Care Staff Shortages

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This seven page paper includes specific statistical data regarding RN shortages along with shortages of other health care personnel in NY. The writer discusses the numbers needed in the future and the expected numbers of shortages. Statistical data regarding proper nurse to patient ratio, numbers of hours RNs work on average, and the number of lives that could be saved with adequate RNs. The paper discusses the concept of supply and demand as related to nurse shortages. Eight sources are listed on the bibliography page.