The United States is in the middle of a national crisis as the nursing shortage is expected to increase as the need for health care grows and the workforce ages.

However, being admitted into the UA nursing program is not easy, possibly discouraging Arizona students from stepping up to fill the vacancy.

According to the 2004 American College of Healthcare Executives report, 72 percent of hospitals are experiencing a nursing shortage.

With such discouraging statistics, the United States has been forced to recruit nurses from overseas, primarily in the Philippines, while many American students dream of becoming a nurse. [Read article]

Intensity, toughness keys to success

The No. 12 Arizona basketball team has had trouble playing in empty buildings in recent years, especially in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

This time, they say they feel ready for the squeaking of shoes and the sound of the ball bouncing, as the Wildcats (19-4, 9-2 Pacific 10 Conference) take on struggling Southern California (9-13, 2-9) tonight in Los Angeles.

Coming off two convincing home wins against California and Stanford, positive energy has once again filled the Arizona locker room. [Read article]

Demanded and pressured by market forces (foreign investors concerned about over-borrowing and the weak dollar), the Bush administration released a fiscal year 2006 budget proposal that attempts to stem America's rising deficit by cutting numerous discretionary programs that help the poor. If implemented, the yearly deficit would remain basically stationary. [Read article]