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Demand for Nurses Grows Despite Retention Efforts

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As the demand for nurses grows, some Mid-South hospitals have responded to the shortage with various recruitment and retention strategies. But despite the efforts, several experts say hospitals will continue to face staffing challenges because of the retirement of baby boomers, an aging population, and a shortage of nursing faculty in higher education. Memphis-area hospitals compete for… Read More


Guest column: Nurses deserve praise for dedicated service

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Hallie Murrey Bensinger is an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and director of the BSN/MSN Programs.