A student nurse is scheduled to graduate in a few weeks and is preparing to begin searching for employment. Which of the following statements best conveys an aspect of the current job market for nurses?
A) Most nursing graduates are expected to perform in the role of a nursing assistant or
practical (vocational) nurse after graduation.
B) The majority of nursing opportunities for new graduates are in international settings.
C) Job openings in acute care have decreased in many places but long-term care openings
continue to grow.
D) The increasing severity of the nursing shortage means that job opportunities for nursing
graduates are greater than ever.
Ans: C
Positions for new graduate RNs have recently decreased. This is due in part to the
effects of the economic recession. Although hospital vacancies have decreased in many places,
those in long-term care continue to increase. Some, but not most, graduates may find work in
other roles, and a minority of positions are in international settings.
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