Accelerated Nursing Programs - It's a Sign of the Changing Times

By Mary Ruff-King

Accelerated nursing programs are being offered at universities to deal with the dramatically increased need for nurses. Currently there is a shortage of experienced, skilled nurses that is expected to increase within the next few years, a result of the aging population of Americans, which also includes nursing staff. This problem is not unique to America; it is a global problem which many people now recognize as widespread and dangerous to the overall healthcare system.

Universities have realized that new alternatives have to be offered to stem the nursing shortage and to avert a deepening nursing crisis in the future. In an effort to address the need, accelerated nursing programs are being offered at many universities. Targeting people who have non-nursing bachelor's degrees, full-time classes are offered that allow these students to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) in as little as 12 months.

For those interested in pursuing a nursing career, now is the time to take advantage of this training. The boomerang effect of short-staffing that has driven thousands of nurses away from the field has come back to haunt hospitals and companies directly involved in patient care. This ultimately will lead to a fundamental paradigm shift in the way society perceives and values nurses, particularly those involved in decision making within the nursing and healthcare community; and it cannot happen soon enough, in this author's opinion.

Accelerated nursing programs offer those with bachelor's degrees outside of nursing to gain almost immediate entrance to the nursing profession. It is imperative that thousands enter the nursing field; those that do will have limitless options and opportunities to make a difference. More importantly though is the global impact this will have on the quality of life and longevity of patients at large.

Get on the fast track to becoming a nurse through accelerated nursing programs. Limitless opportunities exist in the nursing profession. You will be able to write your own ticket, working where you want and when you want. Visit Nursing Mastery Center for more information and resources about the nursing profession. Do it now.