Va. nursing shortage may be less severe than expected (Rich
Va. nursing shortage may be less severe than expected (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Virginia’s nursing shortage over the next decade may not be as bad as anticipated, according to a state study. The Virginia Department of Health Professions recently released a study showing that many registered nurses in the state plan to remain in the profession longer than anticipated because of the economic downturn. A shortage of between 10,000 and 12,000 registered nurses is expected in ...