America’s nursing shortage is driving up healthcare costs and diminishing quality of life nationwide. With an aging population and rising rates of chronic illness, the demand for nurses in the U.S. is higher than ever and will only continue to grow. The shortage impacts the most vulnerable, like the elderly and disabled, and rural communities are among the hardest hit.
The number of nurses The National Council of State Boards of Nursing predicts will leave the industry in the next five years.
On average, there are nine RNs for every 1,000 people in the U.S.
That’s the projected shortage of full-time RNs that federal authorities anticipate in 2025.
The number of projected job openings for RNs on average per year until 2032.
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