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There has been a growing shortage of nurses nationwide over the last few years, and the situation was made worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.Across the country, there is skyrocketing demand for nurses. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 1.1-million new nurses are needed by next year, and experts say the deficit will be the worst out West, and here in the South.“It is definitely a national concern, I would say, even a global concern,” said USF Health College of Nursing Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Dr. Catherine Belden.She says this trend is something leadership is taking seriously. They hope to start reversing the shortage by changing programs and increasing enrollment.“The changes that we are implementing currently are probably a little bit overdue,” Belden said. “It will bring more new nurses into the profession immediately.”Starting in the fall, the College of Nursing will start phasing out an online program for registered nurses who want to
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