Nurses Shortage Hits Upstate Hospitals Hard
A New York State survey shows staffing gaps across Upstate hospitals with Auburn Memorial 17.5 percent vacant and St. Joseph's Syracuse 16.7 percent, forcing long shifts and overtime as RNs flee demanding conditions. Shortages extend to home care and clinics, driving hospitals to offer signing bonuses, higher wages, and flexible scheduling amid aging nurses and fewer entrants to the profession.
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Upstate
Debere’s
Healthcare Association of New York State
Auburn
Syracuse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Brian Hyde
University Hospital
Iroquois Healthcare Alliance
Arade Group
St. Joseph's
Auburn Memorial
Community General
Canada
Croisse
Nadle
Bag Bath saves time and water at Syracuse hospital
In Community General Hospital Syracuse nurses replace traditional baths with eight cloths soaked in cleanser in a Bag Bath. The disposable wipes heat in a microwave and cut bathing time by up to 80 percent, allowing more patient care. If a patient declines, soap and water are used instead.
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Community General Hospital
Syracuse
Linda Geisler
Community
Geisler
Higher pay helps VA keep staff in Syracuse region
The Central New York nursing shortage spares the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center as the VA offers wages and benefits higher than local hospitals. officials say ads attract applicants from University, St. Joseph's, and Crouse. RN salaries at the VA range from 34 000 to 41 000 for 3 to 5 years and up to 343 000 with 10 years. The 185 bed hospital emphasizes job security and ongoing recruitment.
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New York
Crouse
Judith Garrett
Community General
Lassman
Mary Lou Pritchett
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Syracuse
Thomas Gillus
Auburn
Linda Smeh
Elizabeth Howell
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse University
St. Joseph's
Howell
Guy Smith
Williams
Tenother
Binghamton
Massena
Watertown
Rome
Iquires
Vastresand
Kay Lassmany
Stan
Tom Fitzgerald
Arthur Pearl
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Pat Nadle
Wce
Crouse Hipspi
Schoo
Chris Rogers
Greenberg
Microsoft
IBM
Icu
Janis Kohlbrennec
Camnie Murphy
York State
Bureau of Labor Statistics
State Labor Department
New York State
New York City
Long Island
Rudson Valley
Central New York
Finger Lakes
Mahawk Valley
North Country
Albany
Syrat
Strnets
Diane Cass
University
St. Joe's
Pat Greenberg
Carol Williams
Syracuse VA
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