We just need more nurses. How long does it take to become an RN? I believe it requires four years in college.
Nurse shortages are nationwide. Lots of demand, just not enough supply.
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Nope just an associates. 2 years the problems is the hospitals short staff so badly that nurses are overwhelmed. Pay is an issue but staffing is the issue. The hospitals refuse to hire enough nurses to staff properly trying to save a buck. It’s been like this for at least 20 years. It’s poor management that causes this shortage.
For some reason there are strict limits on the number of trainees that are admitted to nursing programs. The same is true of dental hygienists.
The social worker programs are enormous and growing.
2-4 years for a nursing degree.