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Is There Really A Nursing Shortage/ Should I Go Back To School?

I am an LPN in the north east and see no job postings for LPN or RN's, yet the nursing schools-have a waiting lists. Here is my question should I go back to school? I am almost 40 and am not sure if it is worth it---would you?

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3 Responses to “Is There Really A Nursing Shortage/ Should I Go Back To School?”

  1. Jill Says:

    Right now the economy is unstable so health care facilities have implemented freezes and in some places layoffs. But this is temporary. There is still a shortage of nurses and it is only going to increase in the next decade. Despite full nursing programs and wait lists, there are still more older nurses in the profession who are nearing retirement than there are new grads coming into the profession. Our overall population is aging. . . baby boomers. . . and with that comes increased burden on the health systems. Not to mention that obesity and it’s complications like diabetes and heart disease are on the rise. So oh yes, RNs will not be without jobs for long.

  2. michelle m Says:

    if you pay attention to the news the three areas that aren’t being hurt by the recession is teaching, nursing, i believe food services. so yes i would go back to school.

  3. TopGun Says:

    Since you are already LPN, why not go further in your career to be RN. There are still in shortage for experienced nurse.May you graduate from school and the economy is getting better.

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