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  • Now on PBS Nurses Needed
  • TV Episode | 26 min | Documentary, News

Now on PBS

Nurses Needed
TV Episode | 26 min | Documentary, News
By the year 2020, a nationwide shortage of up to 500,000 trained nurses could mean that hundreds of thousands of patients will receive less attention and substandard treatment. Just as alarming, fewer nurses are choosing to teach the next ...See moreBy the year 2020, a nationwide shortage of up to 500,000 trained nurses could mean that hundreds of thousands of patients will receive less attention and substandard treatment. Just as alarming, fewer nurses are choosing to teach the next generation of professionals, resulting in tens of thousands of applicants being turned away from the nation's nursing schools. NOW on PBS takes a hard look at the strains this crisis is placing on the entire medical system, as well as innovative efforts to reverse the trend. See less
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Writer
Bill Gentile
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Bill Gentile (producer)
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Updated Oct 24, 2008
Release date
2008 (United States)
Awards
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4 wins & 11 nominations

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