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Melissa Miller is business editor at The Southeast Missourian. A graduate of the University of Missouri Journalism School, she's worked as a reporter, photographer, editor and as the executive director of two not-for-profit organizations. After living in Michigan and then Indiana, she moved back to her hometown of Jackson, Mo.
In addition to writing daily stories for The Southeast Missourian, Melissa coordinates editorial content each month for Business Today. Business Today is a monthly publication for southeast Missouri's business community. Monthly themes include health care, agriculture, women in business, technology and more. Business Today is direct mailed to business owner and managers throughout southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.
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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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