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In light of the critical nursing shortage and the rapid changes in health care, there is a vast amount of valuable information being written. In order to assist you in identifying material that may be pertinent to your needs, the Florida Center for Nursing is pleased to provide Center reports and summaries of selected papers including links to the complete works if available.

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Title: Fall 2006 Summit: Improving the Work Environment to Retain Nurses
Date: 10/04/2006
Author: The Florida Center for Nursing
Summary of Proceedings from the FCN Summit held to discuss the status of nursing from a state and regional perspective and encourage regional collaboration to identify strategies and resources to improve the retention of nurses - Read Report
Title: The Value of a Healthy Work Environment
Date: 09/01/2006
Author: The Florida Center for Nursing
This paper will briefly explore four programs, The Fourteen Forces of Magnetism, Nine Principles and Elements of a Healthful Practice/Work Environment, Six Essential Standards for establishing and sustaining healthy work environments, and Twelve Nurse-Friendly™ Hospital Criteria and the elements found to be essential to a healthy nurse work environment - Read Report
Title: Magnet Recognition Program Synopsis
Date: 08/01/2003
Author: The Florida Center for Nursing
A brief summary of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's program to recognize positive nurse employment settings - Read Report

Magnet Facilities in Florida: A list of Magnet designation health care facilitieswhich includes facility contact information

Title: The Effect of LPN Reductions on RN Patient Load in Florida Hospitals
Date: 06/06/2003
Author: The Florida Center for Nursing
This study examines the effect of licensed practical nurse (LPN) reductions on registered nurse (RN) staffing in Florida hospitals - Read Report
Title: Examining the Role of Men in Nursing: Recommendations for Action
Date: 06/25/2002
Author: William Edward Towns, R.N., B.S.N.
This report summarizes the national nursing shortage, focusing on the state of Florida, and identifies the recruitment of males as one area for nursing workforce planning. The report reviews literature as well as trends and issues pertaining to males in the nursing profession - Read Report
Title: Impact of hospital restructuring and downsizing on nursing and patient outcomes
Date: 06/01/2002
Authors: Jacqueline F. Byers, PhD, RN, CNAA and Lynn Unruh, PhD, RN
Summarizes hospital restructuring and downsizing activities in the US from 1992 to 2002 and the impact on nursing staff and patient care - Read Report
Title: The Nursing Shortage: Focus on Improving the Nurse
Date: 01/01/2006
Author: The Florida Center for Nursing
A brief paper discussing the value of implementing changes in the work environment to positively impact retention and recruitment of nurses - Read Report

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