Envisioning the Future Optometry Workforce in North Carolina

Should North Carolina open a school of optometry? This report presents the status of the optometry workforce in North Carolina, including supply and distribution, demographics, and practice characteristics. Key Findings: North Carolina Has a Strong Supply of Optometrists The Ratio of North Carolina Optometrists Varies Significantly by County The Demographics of the Optometrist Workforce are Changing… Read more »

Rapid Response to Requests from NCHWA

Investigators: CHWRC investigators and staff as appropriate for each request Part of the CHWRC’s role is to provide rapid response to time-sensitive requests from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) and other key constituents. Our rapid response activities allow NCHWA and HRSA to access the wide array of data resources housed at the… Read more »

Pathways in Nursing Careers: Transitions from the Role of Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse in North Carolina (2014-15)

Investigators:  Cheryl Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN; George Knafl, PhD; Mark Toles, PhD, RN; Anna Beeber, PhD, RN Background: In a reforming health care system, nursing personnel, including licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs), are viewed as flexible health care workers because they are readily deployed in diverse health care settings, reduce workforce shortages,… Read more »

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