Table 1. Recommended Websites Discussing the Nursing Shortage
American Nurses' Association	www.nursingworld.org/
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow	www.nursesource.org/
Nursing Economics	www.ajj.com/
The Forum on Health Care Leadership	www.healthcareforum.org/
National League of Nursing	www.nln.org/
Bureau of Labor Statistics	www.bls.gov/
American Hospital Association	www.aha.org/
American Organization of Nurse Executives	www.aone.org
American Association of Colleges of Nursing	aacn.nche.edu (passsword required)
Allnurses.com	allnurses.com
Nurse.com	nurse.com
HRLive	hrlive.com/reports
Other Websites: Specific State Nurses' Association Nursing Specialty Organizations

As reviewed in this article, key factors contributing to this shortage are: the differences in the general work environment compared to past shortages, the ongoing struggle with the image of nursing, recruitment of new nurses, retention of current nurses, and regulatory and policy decisions that can be a barrier to recruitment or a cause of attrition of nurses. Models of care delivery are also discussed. There are solutions to enact for each of those factors and some are underway. In the short term, fiscal and marketing strategies may help. Changing the work environment will be necessary, however, for both the short and long term. Ultimately, it is the long-term solution of making the profession a desirable career choice that is essential. The good news is that nursing continues to be the most trusted and respected of all the health care professions. From a demand perspective, it is one of the fastest growing professions and thus offers a strong career opportunity for today's youth. The time is right for nursing's voice to be strong with the public, with health care system leaders, and with the government. With a strong united voice, nursing may be able to use this shortage as a catalyst for creating a solid foundation for the future of the profession.