North Carolina nurses shortage? | wcnc.com
By 2033, North Carolina will face a shortage of 12,500 registered nurses and more than 5,000 licensed practical nurses.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina is facing a serious nursing shortage in the next decade.
Nurses have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, their commitment, compassion and care have gotten us through and it makes a new report all the more alarming.
By 2033, North Carolina will face a shortage of 12,500 registered nurses and more than 5,000 licensed practical nurses.
It’s according to new projections developed by UNC-Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
The interactive model is called NC-Nursecast.
The Charlotte area alone will face a shortage of 4,000 RNs by 2033.
It could be a crisis for hospitals and nursing homes. The projections serve as a warning to lawmakers, schools, and hospitals about the looming problem.
Recruiting and retaining nurses now will be essential for a healthy future for North Carolina.
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