Shortage of Nurses

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Hello,

I am a Pre Nursing student. I realize that nursing is a challenging career but was wondering if there is a shortage of nurses why is it so hard to get accepted to a nursing program. Some schools are requiring 3.8 to 4.0 GPA to get into a program....Obviously there are a lot of students who are able to achieve that but since I have not does that mean I am not worthy or able to have a career I have dreamed about and had a passion for since I was small?.....Feeling frustrated and out of options

Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

Check into community colleges, too. The one I just graduated from has a combination of wait-list and competitive admissions.

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Specializes in Trauma.

The last time there was actually a nursing shortage employers offered sign-on bonuses or would pay off all or portions of student loans. I have seen neither offered in many years. This tells me the national nursing shortage is a myth. Sure, there may be a shortage in Vicksburg, MS. or any rural area, but not so much in more populated areas.

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