WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – New data shows a significant shortage of healthcare workers across North Carolina. The position that seems to be hurting the most is nursing with a large number of open jobs.
Beyond looking at the numbers, experts are trying to figure out ways to address it. The data comes from the North Carolina Health Talent Alliance, which is a branch of the state Chamber of Commerce. Of the 1,000 healthcare providers they studied, nearly 200 are from Southeastern North Carolina.
Statewide, about 1 in 4 LPN positions, 1 in 6 RN and CNA positions, and 1 in 7 MA positions are open…