Widely publicized reports of a shortage of professional nurses have garnered wide interest from persons who are just starting out in the world of work and those looking to make a career change. As the Baby Boomer population continues to age, and the percentage of seniors climbs to one in five nationals, the need for nurses will not taper off. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12 percent increase in employment for nurses by the year 2026. … Read the rest