It's going to continue for a number of years until we rebuild the pool of nurses. They started work Monday. Opening more spots for nurses is a good short-time solution, but in the long run, nurses will have to be adequately compensated for their work, Reed said. Nurses want to help people but like anyone else want to be paid for the risks they take, he said. However, nursing is one of the most meaningful careers and personal gratification is one of the main reasons students choose this path, Reed said.
Nursing has a wonderful mix of opportunities and the variety is almost endless.
Students can apply for the School of Nursing sophomore year after taking pre-requisite courses. Nursing students must take two nursing courses each semester, including 12 to 16 hours in hospitals or clinic each week. Graduate students work in Student Health Services. Participating hospitals include Sharp Healthcare, Alvarado Hospital, Scripps Health, Kaiser Permanente, Children's Hospital and Health Center and UCSD Medical Center. One Web site.