Solving The Nursing Shortage According to a report by the Health Resources and Services Administration, 30 states currently have shortages of registered nurses (RNs). The shortage is expected to intensify over the next two decades, with 44 states expected to have RN shortages by the year 2020. Furthermore, the demand for nurses in 2012 is expected to be 2.9 million, up from the 2.3 million that were needed in 2003. There has...... Similar Editorial : IT Skills Shortage by Ann All. | Source : Nursing Training