Although RN employment has increased during the current recession, substantial shortages are still expected in the next decade. An imbalance is reported between the nursing labor market and nursing education capacity.1 Recent projections of the RN workforce indicate an expected shortfall of approximately 260,000 RNs by 2025.1 The nurse faculty shortage exacerbates the ability to meet the continuing demand for RNs. Although enrollments in nursing schools have steadily increased, 3.9% (2010-2011)