There is a growing shortage of nurses and primary care providers (e.g., primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in the United States. Write a 2-page paper that explores the reasons behind the shortage of nurses or primary care providers. Discuss some ways that the federal and state governments may help to alleviate the shortages. Consider discussing nursing or primary care provider shortages as they pertain to North Carolina.

Your paper should include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page, per 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual. Use of headers to direct reader attention is encouraged. Review the rubric for additional grading details. Your paper is due Sunday, May 19th at 23:59.

The use of two references, other than your textbook, is required.