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Nursing Shortage Persists in North Carolina, Despite Recent Improvements

Source
North Carolina Health News
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Date
Sep 19, 2025
Summary
Describes the shortage of nurses in North Carolina, particularly among licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Discusses factors driving shortages, a history of the shortage, and areas where progress has been made, particularly in training new LPNs. Looks at workforce projections for the coming decades. Discusses the impact on rural throughout.
Tagged as
Health workforce education and training · Health workforce supply and demand · Nurses · Statistics and data · North Carolina