Nursing Shortage

There are many reasons why nursing is a great career choice for those passionate about providing care. Other than the rewarding and challenging nature of the profession, it is inevitable that there will always be a need for nurses. The population is growing quickly and the baby boomer generation is aging; in the near future hospitals will be understaffed and unable to accommodate the large number of patients. Nurses, as usual, will be overworked. Although the future for nursing students seems to be filled with long hours and hard work, there will always be employment opportunities and the reassurance of a secure job.