To care for a population that is increasing and aging, a strong and flourishing health care work force is required. Which of the following are true? Select all that apply.
A) There is a shortage of nurses.
B) Schools of nursing turned away many qualified applicants due to lack of faculty and limitations of clinical sites.
C) More than one million nurses will be needed by 2012 to replace those who are retiring.
D) More students are choosing laboratory science, pharmacy technology, and radiology technology than nursing.

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There is a known shortage of nurses, and many nursing schools have had to turn away qualified applicants due to faculty and clinical site limitations. Additionally, projections have indicated a need for over a million nurses to replace retirees.

To Care for a Population That Is Increasing and Aging