SIDEBAR: NC Nursecast: Understanding the Nursing Workforce in North Carolina

Institutional Approaches for Studying System-Oriented Networks

“…Van den Oord et al [36] used the networks of networks method to understand the Antwerp (Belgium) Port Authority's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how they integrated other networks into their efforts. McCartha [37] examined network domain patterns of how organizations manage their portfolio of engagement to different PONs in the domain over time. Yang and Nowell [38] utilized the networks of networks methodology to investigate the role of mimetic isomorphism and strategic management initiatives in shaping organizational design and perceptions of network effectiveness.…”

Building A Strong and Inclusive Workforce for Health: In Conversation with North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders and Health Secretary Kody Kinsley

“…Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina expected a shortage of 12,500 registered nurses (RNs) and 5000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) by 2033 [1]. According to the Cecil G. Sheps Center's Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy, those shortages will likely worsen when adjusted for recent trends, with the state losing up to 21,000 RNs and up to 4500 LPNs [1].…”

“…Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina expected a shortage of 12,500 registered nurses (RNs) and 5000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) by 2033 [1]. According to the Cecil G. Sheps Center's Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy, those shortages will likely worsen when adjusted for recent trends, with the state losing up to 21,000 RNs and up to 4500 LPNs [1]. Other sectors of the health workforce are also at risk as employees face challenges including but not limited to burnout and lack of affordable child care, and prospective health workers receive enticing offers from other industries with higher pay and more opportunities for advancement.…”