Texas Data Collection

Health Professions Resource Center, Texas Department of State Health Services

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Lissette Cury

(512) 776-6541

Yes reports are posted to website

It is the mission of the Health Professions Resource Center to be the primary source of health workforce information in the State of Texas. Collect, analyze, and disseminate data concerning the supply trends, geographic distribution, and demographics of health care professionals. Study health care workforce issues and prepare reports on the findings. Designate health care delivery sites where mid-level providers can practice limited prescriptive authority. Provide resources for primary care providers seeking collaborative practice opportunities through a clearinghouse program.

Workforce Supply Data

Item Value CRNADENDHLPNMWNPPAPHAPHYPSYPTRNSW
Data collected for:These professions
Data collected through:Survey that is not part of the licensing process             
Survey that is part of the licensing process
Telephone interview             
In-person interview             
Other             
The survey is:Mandatory
Not Mandatory             
Data collected on:Every Individual
Sample of Individuals             
Types of information collected:Demographic characteristics
Educational background
Practice characteristics
Other             
Data collected at:One time only             
Regular intervals
Other

Education Pipeline Data

Item Value CRNADENDHLPNMWNPPAPHAPHYPSYPTRNSW
Data collected for:These professions        
Data collected from:Individuals             
Program        
Types of information collected:Graduation rates        
Enrollment rates        
Demographic characteristics of trainees        
Job market experiences of trainees             
Post-graduation plans of trainees             
Other        
Data collected at:One time only             
Regular intervals        
Other             

The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies

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tcnws@dshs.texas.gov

(512) 776-6723

No reports are posted to website

The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) is part of the Center for Health Statistics at the Department of State Health Services and serves as a resource for data and research on the nursing workforce in Texas. This includes collecting and analyzing data on nurses in Texas in regard to:

Educational and employment trends
Supply and demand trends
Nursing workforce demographics
Migration of nurses