The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that the shortage of registered nurses in the United States could reach as high as 500,000 by the year 2025.
NBC's Robert Bazell reports on how the country's schools are coping with a shortage of nurses at a time when they might be needed more than ever due to the swine flu pandemic.
When a frail or chronically ill loved one can no longer care for him or herself the issue confronting families is what to do about care. Learn what you need to think about first.