During World War 2 there was a nurse shortage because of the demand of nurses to serve in the army. The government provided $160 million for nurse education funding and financial support for nursing students. Students enrolled in the program received a free education, monthly stipend, and uniforms. Once the war was finished the nurse shortage occurred once more because nurses did not return to their position. The government stepped in again by providing significant funding for nurse education.
The current Nurse shortage is unlike those experienced in the past. This one is not about the number of nurses, but about having nurses with the needed specialties, skills and experience. Other factors are steep population growth in several states, a
The current Nurse shortage is unlike those experienced in the past. This one is not about the number of nurses, but about having nurses with the needed specialties, skills and experience. Other factors are steep population growth in several states, a