I am writing a research paper on the lack of nurse educators for my class. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. Thanks! How long have you been a nurse? Do you feel that there is a shortage of nurse educators? If yes, do you feel that it affects the number of students accepted into nursing programs? Do you feel that this shortage affected your ability to become a nurse? (small number of individuals accepted, small classes, etc) Do you have any suggestions that could improve the number of nurse educators? Do you feel that there should be more emphasis on getting current nurses into education? If you could also just give me your name, it doesn't have to be your true name but I have to have a name to cite.