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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
More and more hospitals are establishing higher standards of education for nurses in response to rapid advances in healthcare and increasing complexities in patient cases. Many of them will only hire nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher. Key among these is Magnet-designated hospitals, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in care. More than limiting their new hires to nurses holding a BSN degree, they are requiring existing staff to get a BSN, at … Read the rest