This session discusses projected near-term changes in the RN workforce and the impact it has on nurses in the medical-surgical nursing practice environment. Sponsored by MSNCB™

Contact hours available until 10/15/19.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures: There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Peter Buerhaus discloses other financial/material support for research studies from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Johnson & Johnson.

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
This program received corporate sponsorship from the following: MSNCB.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will discuss at least four forces that will challenge the nursing workforce and identify how RNs can turn these challenges into opportunities to advance the contributions of nurses in hospital and other settings.

Peter Buerhaus PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h)

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