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Virginia’s Nursing Crisis Deepens | Richmond News
Virginia’s nursing crisis is hitting hard: over 17,000 unfilled RN roles, with schools struggling to train enough grads amid rising patient needs, tech demands, and staff shortages. Programs turn away 80,000+ applicants yearly due to faculty gaps and clinical site limits. Rigid schedules, lack of AI/tech training, and low educator pay stall progress. Solutions? Loan forgiveness, hospital-school partnerships, and flexible programs for working adults. Plus, only 21% of nurse leaders grasp evidence-based practice—critical for smarter, safer care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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