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To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'
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PORTLAND, Maine – America needs nurses — and some schools are implementing accelerated programs to train them.
To shorten the process, these programs cut training time from up to four years down to one.
“I really do think this is a win-win for students and local hospitals and facilities,” said Elizabeth Mann, assistant clinical professor at the University of New England, in an interview with Fox News. She’s based in Maine.
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Prospective students must have a previous bachelor’s degree and need to complete eight prerequisite courses.
This is dramatically shorter than the typical two- to four-year nursing program.
A student participates in training to become a nurse at the University of New England. (Kailey Schuyler)
“I think the ability to get a second degree in something like a bachelor’s in nursing is very appealing to many people,” UNE Nursing School’s interim director Donna Hyde told Fox News.
“They don’t have to have a health care background. We will get them there.”
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The new fast-track nursing program at the University of New England is slated to begin in May.
The goal is to help students get into the workforce sooner, but they’ll have to put in some serious training as well, experts say.
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The states most in need of nurses are Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan and Georgia, according to the National Center of Health Workforce Analysis. (Kailey Schuyler)
“There’s nothing cut back. They do the same amount of clinical hours, so we allow time for that,” said Hyde.
“Their schedule may have to be a little more flexible to include consideration of weekends.”
There’s a projected shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses next year, according to the National Center of Health Workforce Analysis.
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The states most in need of nurses are Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan and Georgia.
“As different states are looking at their own options to increase their nursing workforce, this is one of those options,” Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, the Oregon-based president of the American Nurses Association, told Fox News.
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The shortened 12-month program not only appeals to students, but will also benefit local health care facilities, Mann said.
Hyde noted that she speaks to many of the nurse administrators at local health care partners, and “they obviously see the need for more nurses sooner rather than later.”
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Nursing students train in a simulation lab to prepare for the workforce. The shortened 12-month program appeals to students and also benefits local health care facilities, experts say. (Kailey Schuyler)
Some have expressed doubt that students can be ready in just a year, Mann pointed out.
”They may interpret it as [offering] a lesser quality [of training] or that we are pushing students through, and I do want to emphasize that is truly not the case,” she said.
Up to 40 students are expected to start the program in May at the University of New England.
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To combat the nursing shortage, some schools are implementing accelerated programs to train new nurses. (iStock)
Once students complete the program, they will have to pass a national exam — just like a traditional four-year student — to officially become a nurse.
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Ask a doctor: ‘I swallowed a bug — now what should I do?'
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Most people have experienced that moment of discomfort when they realize a bug has wound up where it shouldn’t be — in their windpipe.
That includes Taylor Swift, who on more than one occasion has accidentally swallowed a bug while performing on stage in front of thousands of people.
It can be a startling and somewhat disgusting occurrence — but is this dangerous, or just a nuisance?
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Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a quadruple board-certified physician in California, shared with Fox News Digital the true impacts of accidentally swallowing a bug, and the best thing to do if it happens.
“Swallowing a bug can often happen accidentally when you’re eating or drinking outside, or if a bug flies into your mouth,” Dasgupta, who serves as chief medical advisor for Fortune Recommends, told Fox News Digital via email.
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a quadruple board-certified physician in California, discussed the impact of accidentally swallowing a bug — and the best thing to do if it happens. (Sleepoplis)
“It can also happen if you’re talking or laughing outdoors. Sometimes it might even happen indoors if bugs are in your food or drink and you don’t realize it.”
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Swallowing a bug is usually not dangerous, Dasgupta noted.
“The stomach’s digestive acids usually break down the bug, and it is passed out of the body without causing harm,” he said.
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“Swallowing a bug can happen accidentally when you’re eating or drinking outside, or if a bug flies into your mouth,” the doctor told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
If the bug carries harmful bacteria or parasites, however, it could cause gastrointestinal issues or allergic reactions, according to the doctor.
The type of bug can make a difference, he said.
“Bugs like beetles or ants are less of a concern, but bugs that are known to spread diseases — such as mosquitoes — might be riskier.”
If you happen to swallow a bug, drinking some water can help wash it down, Dasgupta said.
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Taylor Swift has announced the accidental swallowing of bugs, mid-concert, on more than one occasion. (Marcelo Endelli/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
“If you start feeling sick, like abdominal pain, vomiting or nausea, keep an eye on your symptoms,” the doctor said.
If you have severe stomach pain, ongoing vomiting, trouble breathing, or swelling, rash or itching, Dasgupta said to see a doctor.
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“If you know the bug could have diseases or if you have health conditions that might complicate things, it’s a good idea to get checked out to be safe,” he added.
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Some bugs — including grasshoppers, beetles, termites, mealworms and even stink bugs — are actually considered edible in certain countries, and are prepared and eaten as part of meals, according to WebMD’s website.
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