Maricopa Community Colleges are making a dent in Arizona's nursing shortage
Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage. The pandemic has taken a toll on existing nursing staff due to staffing short...
March 10, 2023
3:20 PM
Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage. The pandemic has taken a toll on existing nursing staff due to staffing shortages, employee burnout and retirement. Despite the number of nursing graduates entering the workforce, it is clear that Arizona needs to catch up with current demand levels. National nurse shortages already threaten essential health care services, and in Arizona, we are particularly vulnerable to its effects, given our rapidly growing and aging population.
Steven R. Gonzales