Which of the following are potential reasons for the nursing shortage?
a. The average age of nurses is 30 years old.
b. Pay rates level out after a few years in the profession.
c. Women have other career options.
d. Working conditions are optimal.
B, C
There are many reasons for the current nursing shortage. Traditionally, women chose nursing or teaching as a profession. Now, many career options are available to women. Men are joining the nursing profession but represent only 5% to 10% of the nursing population. Wages tend to level out after a few years in the profession. Hospital shifts and weekend and holiday work are unde-sirable to many. The average age of the nurse is increasing; it is feared that many will retire when the greatest number of nurses is needed because of the aging Baby Boomer population.
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