Take a stand against abuse, and one step at a time we can eliminate this problem. In this regard, they work in extremely demanding jobs: both in terms of the jobs they do and the hours on the job they spend. Notwithstanding this, many would like to advance their careers. To do this, nurses nearly always need to spend time studying. But, as we have said, nurses’ free time is a premium – so how can a nurse combine study with work, when there is (a) so little time available; and (b) unfixed shift-hours to work?

Luckily, with the advent of the Internet, one of the best answers available for nurses is to undertake an online nursing degree program. Complicating the nursing shortage problem is the fact that nursing schools and universities across the country are having difficulty maintaining enrollment levels that remain insufficient to meet the projected demand for nursing care. Based on a recent survey, it is common knowledge that there is a nursing shortage and this is viewed as a serious issue. The study revealed that 75% of Americans think that the nursing shortage is a very real and very important health care concern. The general view is that the nursing shortage will have a negative effect on health care services. Because of the nursing shortage there are many more nursing positions available than can be filled. This is despite the fact that average nurse salaries match up quite well with other professions.

Many potential solutions, such as travel nursing, are being developed to address the current nursing shortage.