The nursing shortage has been a major problem in the United States for centuries. Even though there have been many strategies attempted by various stakeholders to rectify the nursing shortage, the shortage continues with no avail (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2015). In the 21st century, the United States continues to face a significant shortage of nurses, which adds a major burden to the healthcare system (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2014). This burden evolves in the form of the baby boomers and their chronic health diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and the like. In addition, this population of people also have high expectations of the health care providers which fuel a substantial part
