The Nursing Shortage and Its Potential Effects on Patient Care

American’s lifespans have extended considerably due to advances in medical science and quality-of-life improvements, evidenced by an increase in the percentage of those 65+ living among us from 12.4% in 2000 to 14.9% in 2016, an indication of this trend. By 2050, 22 out of every 100 Americans will be 65 or older than that. (more…)