Nurses

Completed Projects

Long Term Trends in Characteristics of the Rural Nurse Workforce: A National Health Workforce Study
Research center: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Mid-level practitioners, Nurses, Workforce
This national study characterizes changes in the demographic, education and practice characteristics of registered nurses (RNs) in rural and urban areas from 1980 to 2004. This study provides important information for projecting future trends in rural RN supply.

Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Addressing Mental Health Workforce Shortages
Research center: Maine Rural Health Research Center
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Mental health, Nurses, Workforce

State of Rural Health Provider Organizations and Health Professional Shortages
Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Allied health professionals, Home health, Nurses, Workforce
This study addresses the convergence of health professions shortages and financial limitations among rural hospitals and rural home health providers. Successful strategies or best practices implemented in rural areas to address the shortages will be identified.

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