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6 Ways to a Younger, Happier Nursing Staff

We designed a program to make nursing more attractive - especially to the under-30 set.

Frances Baldwin-Davison, RN

The average age of an OR nurse here at Georgetown University Hospital is 28. Nationally it's 45. How do we do it? We listen to our nurses and do our best to meet their needs. It's that simple.

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