November 18, 2010

As baby boomers hit 65, we'll need more geriatric nurses so some nursing schools are putting a focus on that specialty

Dan Gunderson - Reporter

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Early next year the first baby boomers turn 65. The aging boomers are expected to strain healthcare resources for the next 20 years. One of the most urgent concerns is a looming shortage of nurses to care for the elderly. Ten nursing schools in west central Minnesota want to focus more attention on the nursing shortage. Dan Gunderson reports.

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