If there's a nursing shortage, why is it so difficult to geting into a nursing program?

Apparently, there are plenty of people studying to be nurses, so why is there a nursing shortage?

Linda Spreeman2013-10-07T17:23:45Z

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Not sure about the area where you live, but in this area there hasn't been a shortage for the last ten years. Also, nursing programs have always been competitive (regardless or whether or not there is a shortage) and the programs all have very specific entrance requirements and pre-requisites. Good Luck. Linda Spreeman

Mariya2013-10-08T08:12:31Z

that was 10 years ago lol. no shortage anymore, now there is a surplus of nurse.
i graduated 10 months ago with a BSN, with honors... still no job :(
but if thats what you really wanna do, dont give up!!!
but ya there is certainly no more nursing shortage.