By Annette Pinder
According to the American College of Nursing (AACN), the Registered Nurses (RNs) shortage will intensify as baby boomers age and health needs care grow, as nursing schools struggle to meet the demand for care. The demand for RNs will increase by 195,000 in 3031, and demand for RNs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives will increase by 40% through 2031.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the demand for LPNs will also increase. LPNs are also aware of the importance of returning to school to obtain advanced nursing degrees to meet the demand for highly skilled medical care. To learn more about the ongoing need for nursing professionals, and to acknowledge those who stepped up to meet the challenges wrought by the pandemic, come to a Celebration of Healthcare Heroes on Nurses Night of Celebration, Wednesday, October 11, from 5 pm to 9 pm at M Hotel Ballroom, at 2040 Walden Avenue, Galleria Drive in Cheektowaga.
Event tickets are just $9.50! Bring your resume, and enjoy an affordable, joyous evening featuring music and entertainment, food and beverage sampling, healthcare employers, craft and jewelry vendors, schools, and more. Highlighting the evening will be three honored Western New York healthcare hero awardees. The growing list of sponsors and organizations in attendance includes Trusted Nurse Staffing, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Trocaire College, Kaleida Health, NALPN, WHTT 104.1, Buffalo Healthy Living, PDM Marketing, Bryant & Stratton College, VA Hospital, New York Institute of Massage, General Physician PC, WNY Urology, Aftercare Nursing Services, and more.
Call 716-998-4016 or email info@buffalohealthyliving regarding tables and sponsorship. Visit www.NursesNightofCelebration.com to purchase tickets. To nominate a healthcare hero, visit http://www.whtt.com/category/contests.
