A registered nurse has a multitude of responsibilities in the healthcare system, but a key responsibility is to be an advocate for patients. According to the Bowen Center for Health Workforce, there were 104,475 licensed RNs in the state and 67,554 were actively working. In the same report, BCHW highlights the impact of the nursing shortage on the community and the healthcare system. The need for more registered nurses will expand as baby boomers require more medical attention. Nursing schools, … Read the rest