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Nebraska has been short on nurses for decades, but that situation is being exacerbated by the state's aging population and thus its increasing need for nurses. Furthermore, qualified applicants are being turned away from local nursing programs due to a lack of nurse educators. 73 out of 93 Nebraska counties have fewer nurses than the national standard, according to Juliann Sebastian, Dean of University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, quoted in an article on JournalStar.com. The Nebraska Center for Nursing projects the shortage as totaling 5,581 nurses in the next nine years. Despite these numbers, employment of RNs is expected to rise 24% in the next seven years. 

Nebraska hopes to strengthen and expand its nursing education programs, but at this time capacity issues shut out qualified candidates. Why wait around for changes that might occur? 50% of Nebraska Registered Nurses hold BSNs and 5.3% hold MSNs or doctorates. You can join the gainfully employed group of Nebraska RNs and/or find yourself in the minority of those with higher degrees by enrolling today in one of The College Network's nursing programs from regionally accredited universities recognized by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing.  If you are an LPN or RN in Nebraska looking to increase your education and further your career, call me today at 1.800.378.8515 ext 4768.