The need for registered nurses is expected to grow by 15% from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Similarly, the need for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) is projected to grow by 12% and nursing assistants by 11% over the same period. With an aging baby boomer population and growing emphasis on preventative care, the health care industry is struggling to keep up with the demand for nursing while nurses unions throughout the country have been pressing for rules setting minimum staffing levels, arguing that too few nurses leave patients at risk.