According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, increased demand for nurses is being driven by which of the following trends?
A) Increase in the older population
B) Increase in congenital defects in infants
C) Decrease in number of people becoming nurses
D) Increase in length of hospital stays
A
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According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for nurses, particularly LPNs, will be driven by the increase in the share of the older population. Employment of LPNs is projected to grow much faster than average (approximately 21%) between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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