The percentage of people aged 65 and older continues to increase due to the aging of baby boomers bringing opportunities and challenges for the health care system. Moreover, today people enjoy higher life expectancy than ever before. Also, the aging population becomes more racially and ethnically diverse. This population demands more well-educated nurses than ever before to address their specific health care needs. The demand for nurses is expected to increase by 16% from 2014 to 2024 (BLS, 2019). Therefore, health care settings need more well-trained and educated nurses to assist aging adults in coping with chronic illnesses and diseases.
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