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Melissa Miller

Nursing Shortages in Southeast Missouri

Posted Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 12:00 AM
The Cape Girardeau Partnership for Higher Education is evaluating the need for more healthcare related education programs. Yesterday, I attended the newly formed organization's meeting where Mary Becker, senior vice-president of the Missouri Hospital Association gave an interesting presentation on current and anticipated needs for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Registered nurses make up 60 percent of a hospital's workforce, Becker said...
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