Which statement is true regarding the shortage of nurses in the United States?

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According to an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, by the year 2020, 80% of new RNs should hold baccalaureate degrees. Despite this need, baccalaureate and master's programs are turning away qualified applicants due to an insufficient number of faculty. There are a larger proportion of older nurses in the workforce based on current research by the IOM. Increased nurse-to-patient ratios have resulted in decreased patient mortality in the clinical setting. There are currently numerous limitations of both classroom and clinical facilities necessary to train new nurses adequately.

Which Statement Is True Regarding the Shortage of Nurses in the United