A graduating nurse student is deciding which nursing specialty would be a good place to begin a nursing career and ensure long-term stability. Which specialty is most likely to have the greatest growth in need?
1. Pediatric nursing
2. Psychiatric nursing
3. Geriatric nursing
4. Maternity nursing
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Rationale 1: Pediatric nursing is not likely to see as much growth as another specialty.
Rationale 2: Psychiatric nursing is not likely to see as much growth as another specialty.
Rationale 3: As baby boomers age, geriatric nursing will be needed more than any other specialty. Not only are the baby boomers a large segment of the population, but better health practices are resulting in people living longer.
Rationale 4: Maternity nursing is not likely to see as much growth as another specialty.
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