My Turn: Who is ‘Jeannie Smith off the sidewalk’?
Published: 2/6/2021 6:40:35 AM
New Hampshire faces a critical shortage of nurses. The reasons vary, from our state’s aging population to the demands of COVID-19, but the challenge is real. All around our state, demand for skilled and qualified nurses is high.
It’s precisely why state lawmakers are examining new ways to enhance the nursing workforce pipeline. It’s also why the N.H. House Education Committee in Concord is reviewing a bill to allow K-12 schools to hire nurses with associate degrees rather than the current bachelor’s degree requirement.