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For years, California has had a shortage of trained nurses -- 10,000 vacant positions and counting. Several governors have made nursing education a priority. But, each year the community colleges turn away thousands of students who are eager to get a nursing degree because they don't have enough room for them. Reporter: Elaine Korry

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