Nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession. In spite of the expansive workforce, the industry faces a continuous shortage of trained professionals at hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is experiencing a faster than average growth, which will extend to the year 2020 and beyond. Impelled by rapid advancements in disease prevention and treatment, technology developments, heightened consumer awareness, and a booming aging population, the industry welcomes … Read the rest