One of the most serious problems in the field of health care is the
shortage of geriatrics-qualified nurses. The elderly
represent a small portion of the population, but account for most of the patients seen by nurses. This paper shows that the
shortage of nurses has several causes, ranging from job dissatisfaction to lack of faculty available for training, but it is necessary to find a way to improve on the current
situation and correct this problem, as the elderly population continues to grow. Table of Contents Title page Abstract Table of Contents Situation Justification and Problem Definition Alternative Courses of Action Evaluate Alternatives Choice of Action Conclusion Bibliography