Excelsior College Speaker Series: Inside the Nursing Crisis October 27, 2011

The premier of a public broadcasting series “Inside the Nursing Crisis,” produced by WCNY-AXXESS and underwritten by Excelsior College. Program excerpts followed by a panel discussion on key topics addressed in the program. Panelists include:

• Dr. Mary Jo Laposta, MS, PhD, RN, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Saratoga Hospital
• Renee Gecsedi, Program Director, Education, Research and Practice, New York State Nurses Association
• Mary Therriault, RN, MSN, Senior Director, Quality and Research Initiatives, Healthcare Association of New York State

There is widespread recognition that the U.S. is facing a serious shortage of registered nurses as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows. In addition, a shortage of nursing faculty around the country has slowed the pace of nursing education – despite strong demand from students. Your presence at this upcoming event will reflect the commitment of Capital Region health care leaders to awareness of a national issue, one that has important implications for our regional health care industry and the nurses who are vital to its success

If you plan to attend on the 27th, please RSVP to ambisner@excelsior.edu.

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