DNP Programs South Dakota

The shortage of primary care physicians is expected to worsen in the coming decade. Increased life expectant among the current baby boomer population and greater access to healthcare coverage are just a few factors that will increase demand on the healthcare system. There is a nationwide shortage of physicians, but to date, the shortage impacts primary care more than any other specialty. According to the Annals of Family Medicine, the nation will need an additional 52,000 primary care physicians by … Read the rest

MSN Programs South Dakota

Nurse practitioners belong to a category of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), which also includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists. APRNs complete rigorous academic and practical training in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in preparation for national certification and a specialized role in care. Upon licensure by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, APRNs will be eligible to diagnose and use therapeutic methods to treat patients. They are essential to the delivery of care … Read the rest

BSN Programs South Dakota

Widely publicized reports of a shortage of professional nurses have garnered wide interest from persons who are just starting out in the world of work and those looking to make a career change. As the Baby Boomer population continues to age, and the percentage of seniors climbs to one in five nationals, the need for nurses will not taper off. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12 percent increase in employment for nurses by the year 2026. … Read the rest

RN to BSN Programs South Dakota

More and more hospitals are establishing higher standards of education for nurses in response to rapid advances in healthcare and increasing complexities in patient cases. Many of them will only hire nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher. Key among these is Magnet-designated hospitals, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in care. More than limiting their new hires to nurses holding a BSN degree, they are requiring existing staff to get a BSN, at … Read the rest

South Dakota RN Requirements and Training Programs

An unprecedented growth in the population of seniors poses a challenge to the healthcare industry. As the largest workforce in healthcare, nurses are especially affected. One study found that one out of five Americans are over the age of 65, and many of them suffer from multiple chronic conditions, which increases the need for long-term care. The volume of nurses approaching retirement also impairs the industry’s ability to meet the demand for care in hospital wards and clinics. More than … Read the rest