According to current data related to the nursing shortage: (Select all that apply.)
a. salaries of nurses are competitive with those of other professionals such as teachers.
b. only 16.8% of nurses are minorities.
c. overall, nurses are satisfied with their jobs but leave the profession because of fear of contracting fatal diseases.
d. the employment opportunities for nurses continue to be strong.
e. staff nurses are returning to school to obtain certificates to teach nursing.
ANS: B, D
Correct:
b. Only 16.8% of nurses are minorities.
d. RNs have one of the highest growth rates of employment of all occupations.
Incorrect:
a. Salaries are not a problem related to the nursing shortage. Most facilities are willing to increase salaries and benefits for nurses.
c. It has not been documented that nurses are afraid of contracting a fatal disease. Nurses take precautions to reduce this risk.
e. There is a shortage of nursing faculty, and graduate education is required rather than certificates to teach nursing.
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