State and national data on the Georgia nursing workforce.

Background: The enduring absence of robust nursing workforce data creates gaps to support evidence-based workforce planning and policy development.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Georgia nursing workforce data available through state and national agencies to determine if significance differences exist among data sources.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive analysis of 2017 Georgia nursing workforce data was used to examine and compare workforce characteristics available from five data sources.

Perspectives of Nurses Pursuing Doctoral Degrees in Georgia: Implications for Recruitment.

Background: Increasing the number of nurses with doctorates is a goal of the nursing profession. The Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition developed a survey to understand the perspectives of nurses pursuing doctoral degrees in Georgia to improve recruitment and retention strategies.

Method: A 26-item online survey was distributed to all students enrolled in Georgia-based doctoral programs in nursing in spring 2014.

Mirror, mirror on the wall: using online discussion groups to improve interpersonal skills.

Despite the growing need for strong communication skills in the workplace, many nursing students complete their education and still have significant blind spots for their own interpersonal weaknesses. This article describes an innovative approach for promoting insight into communication styles through the use of small-group online discussions. An outline of the instructional strategy is provided along with examples of student work.