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Question: Hi CTB, Great web site and initiative! I am preparing for a community initiative in Indiana to tap into currently untapped talent in the community to encourage the underepresented, underutilized, unemployed and underemployed of our community to become nurses to help meet the community nursing shortage. I am just beginning to tap into networks such as this. Any further suggestions for me? Specifically- do you have contacts in local healthcare and universities (KU) who are intimately connected with this initiative and who might be a great resource? Sonia
Answer: Hi Sonia, You have focused upon an area with important challenges and opportunities for those who complete nurse training. You might want to look at our Table of Contents, section C, chapters 6 and 7; also Section B, chapter 5. In addition, we suggest that you contact the schools of nursing in Indiana, the statewide hospital association, and the major hospital systems in Indianapolis. They all have a major stake in filling the need for nurses and may be quite willing to advise and help. Thanks for contacting CTB, and we wish you success in this important task.
Question Date: Sun, 07/06/2008