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Health care professions: career information on the internet for students
1Kent State University, Warren, Ohio 44483, USA. rguerrie@kent.edu
Abstract:
The United States is currently experiencing a nursing shortage, and it is expected to worsen in the next ten years. Physician shortages are also projected. Some allied health professions are also experiencing personnel shortages. Health sciences libraries can be of service in addressing the shortages by making information available on health care careers. Internet sites and resources on health care career decisions are discussed in this article.
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