Even with its excellent reputation for health care and hospitals, the U.S. – Maryland included – is facing a serious nursing workforce shortage at a time when the U.S. population continues to grow. More people are living longer, often with chronic illnesses that require the best possible healthcare. With the number of people over 65 years old estimated to nearly double from 43.1 million in 2012 to 83.7 million by 2050, the nation is facing a shortfall of nurses to care for them, and a shortage of nurse educators to prepare them.

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