Choose an in-demand profession
Today, there is a significant nursing shortage, and statistics show that the need for nurses in years to come will only become greater. Here's why:
- Advances in health care are helping people live longer, so there are more elderly people who need care.
- The number of people who are sicker and in need of more skilled nurses is growing.
- More nurses are needed outside of the hospital setting.
- The current nursing workforce is aging. As more nurses retire (many are expected to retire over the next 10-15 years), more will be needed to replace them.
Nurses, particularly those with a BSN, are almost guaranteed jobs right out of college and can be assured of a secure career well into the future.