A female with a 30-year career as a nurse is concerned about the future of the profession because
a. there is currently a shortage of nurses
b. nursing is dealing with care of a younger society
c. fewer nursing positions will be communi-ty-based when compared to the past
d. job satisfaction in nursing is high
A
The supply of nurses is decreasing. An older population requires more nursing care, and new nursing positions in community-based health services have increased the need for nurses. Along with an aging workforce, job satisfaction in nursing is low.
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