Nurses Key to Addressing California’s Future Healthcare Needs

Nurses will be critical to meeting the increased healthcare demands that insurance reforms bring in the coming years, writes Deloras Jones, RN, in a recent article. While California has seen increases in nurse school enrollment and increased its nursing workforce, the state is still “ranked 47th in the nation for RNs per capita.” Increased insurance enrollment will create higher demand for healthcare access, putting more pressure on the industry – and on nurses to meet these needs.

As healthcare reforms are being implemented, Jones suggests that nurses should strive to work with other providers to create positive change in what could be a challenging situation for California.

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