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As the Allies faced off against the Axis powers in World War II, the United States eventually put its full might into the fight. If victory was to be assured, it was clear that both men and women had to play their parts. Many occupations were open to women who wished to take part in the war effort, and few roles were more important than those played by nurses as they cared for those injured by the brutality of war. In light of this, we’ve taken the temperature of 10 vintage nursing recruitment posters and can conclude that they offer a perfect glimpse into the attitudes and artwork of the time.
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There are many different careers that someone with a degree in a nursing field can pursue. One such career is a career as a travel nurse.

What is a Travel Nurse?

A travel nurse is, as the name suggests, someone who travels to different locations to help fill a nursing shortage in a specific area. These positions are usually temporary, but can last as long as a year.

A travel nurse is usually an independent contractor. While certain parts of your travel might be covered, you will be responsible for your own insurance, taxes and so on.
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The United States is experiencing an escalating nursing shortage. In the past nine years, the number of registered nurses (RNs) has rose, however it is not sufficient enough to meet the healthcare demands of an ever-increasing population. This is especially true of the baby boomer population, which is expected to rise nearly three times higher than the overall population. The enrollment of students in nursing universities and colleges in the United States have increased, but not nearly enough to cover the need. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is taking into consideration the nursing shortage and securing the assistance of policy makers, schools and corresponding organizations to try to churn out an increased number of nurses. In the United States, there are a few states where the nursing shortage is much worse compared to other states.

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1. California

In the state of California, there is a staggering amount of nurse-related jobs available. There is an estimated dire need of over 290,000 RN, 64,000 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and 83,000 CNAs. Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, addressed the dire nursing shortage in 2005 by announcing the California Nurse Education Initiative. The Initiative provides $90 million over a five-year period via a public-private partnership to help decrease the nursing shortage.
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