{"id":1031,"date":"2020-01-08T19:49:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T18:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2020-06-26T23:19:48","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T22:19:48","slug":"nursing-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/nursing-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Statistics: Industry by the Numbers (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest healthcare and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing statistics <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all confirm that this is the fastest-growing and arguably most rewarding industry out there, known for its capability to constantly evolve to provide the highest possible care for patients all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dreaming of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/nursing-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">becoming a nurse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one day, then it\u2019s crucial to educate yourself on everything there is to know about the industry you\u2019ll be entering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, this article contains the most important information and research everyone should be aware of, so relax and keep on reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10 Key <\/b><b>Nursing Statistics<\/b><b> to Keep in Mind<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to recent developments, there will be a 12% growth in the employment of registered nurses from 2018 to 2028.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86% of the nurses in the Americas, 84% of the nurses in Europe, and 79% of those in Southeast Asia are females.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9% of registered nurses identify as African American (non-Hispanic) or black.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the slightly less <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun nursing facts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on wage disparity note that male nurses in the US make $6,000 more than female nurses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s predicted that trauma nursing employment will grow at the fast rate of 16% up through 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of nurses could not fully agree that their leaders and supervisors supported and encouraged the development of their careers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interesting facts about nursing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that 68% of nurses claim that their careers would benefit from national licensing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are almost 3 million registered nurses in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand for registered nurses will increase by 19% between 2012 and 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to recent data from 2019, the job growth for certified nursing assistants will be 21% by the year 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out the data we collected and illustrated in the infographic for a fuller understanding of this dynamic industry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;800&#215;12390&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Nursing-Industry-by-the-Numbers-Infographic.jpg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Global <\/b><b>Nursing Facts and Figures<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>1. Midwives and nurses make up half of all health workers worldwide.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WHO)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 43.5 million workers in the health industry, of which 20.7 million are midwives and nurses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the numbers show that only 50% of the World Health Organization\u2019s Member States claim to have no more than 3 midwifery and nursing employees per 1000 members of the population.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Belgium has one of the highest demands for nurses, at 18%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(University\u2013Zamosc)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that the demand for nurses increased by a surprising 26% over a two-year period based on the number of online job postings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of skilled nursing employees was most noticeable in European countries, such as Germany, where there were around 35,000 job openings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase in demand has also been noticed in Great Britain (17.2%) and Holland (16.9%).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. In 2018, the UK\u2019s Nursing and Midwifery Council register counted a total of 690,278 midwives and nurses.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NMC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to 2018\u2019s numbers on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">future of nursing practice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United Kingdom, there were 495 fewer midwives and nurses on the register at the end of March 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, the numbers between March 2017 and 2018 show that the total midwives and nurses in the UK increased by 1,321, and the number of midwives and nurses outside the EEA increased by 1,093.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. In 2017, there were approximately 59,000 full-time midwives and nurses working in Scotland, according to the National Health Service.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NHS Scotland)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to recent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing trends <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Scotland, midwifery and nursing represent the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/employment-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">largest employee group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the health workforce, having accounted for an overall total of 42.6% of the staff members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the numbers from September 2017 show that there was an increase of 0.4% since the previous year. Since 2012, there was a 5.6% increase in rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. It\u2019s believed that 400,000 midwives and registered nurses work in Australia.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(James Cook)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand rates for midwives and registered nurses in some countries are insane, which is only confirmed by our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about being a nurse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the highest demand is for senior nurse leaders. They\u2019re the most treasured due to their role in steering, retaining, and motivating the existing nursing workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. 86% of the nurses in the Americas, 84% of the nurses in Europe, and 79% of those in Southeast Asia are female.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WHO)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women rule the industry, which becomes abundantly clear when comparing the number of women vs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men in nursing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the 234 million workers in the social and health sector, women make up 70% of the employees overall. Furthermore, every year, women add $3 trillion to the health industry on a global scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Switzerland has the most nursing graduates a year, with an estimated 101 per 100,000 citizens.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(OECD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve seen many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing industry statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claiming that the employees in nursing are typically baby-boomers\u2014who are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/retirement-stats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approaching retirement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, the investment in nursing education for upcoming generations is becoming more and more talked about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The countries with the most nursing graduates include Korea, Australia, Norway, and Slovenia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. The Czech Republic has the fewest nursing graduates, with 14.10 per 100,000 citizens.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(OECD)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current nursing trends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, many of the countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have attempted to take measures to expand the number of gifted students in education programs on nursing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, on the other end of the spectrum is the Czech Republic, followed by countries such as Mexico, Greece, Turkey, and Luxembourg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Statistics on the US <\/b><b>Nursing Industry<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>9. There are almost 3 million registered nurses in the United States.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Minority Nurse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the latest numbers show that 690,038 licensed practical nurses are working in the US. On average, an RN makes $68,000 a year, and an LPN makes $42,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Only 9.1% of registered nurses are men, and only 7.6% of licensed practical nurses are men.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Online Nursing, Minority Nurse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, there are significantly fewer men in the nursing field than women, mainly because of the nature of the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 70% of male nurses believe that stereotypes are their greatest obstacle at work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some believe that male nurses serve only as the \u201cmuscle\u201d for their female counterparts, such as mopping floors or lifting patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another misconception is that men aren\u2019t capable of being nurturing and caring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. The average age of a licensed practical nurse in the US is 43.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Minority Nurse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the studied <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing trends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 18.3% of licensed practical nurses are 30 years old or younger, and 14.8% of registered Nurses are 30 years old or younger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Of all registered nurses in the US, 9.9% identify as African American (non-Hispanic) or black.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Minority Nurse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Geriatric Nursing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing industry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> facts, the demand for minority nurses continues to rapidly grow, as nursing schools, nursing associations, and hospitals attempt to provide support to minority registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The numbers also show that 8.3% identify as Asian, and 4.8% identify as Latino or Hispanic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. 69.6% of Asian registered nurses have a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Minority Nurse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about nursing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to education, Asians or Pacific Islanders are most likely to have entered the nursing profession with a bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the statistics show that 14.6% of African American or black nurses have a master\u2019s or a doctoral degree, compared to 13.4% of white nurses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Male nurses in the US make $6,000 more than female nurses.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Healthcare IT)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interesting nursing facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to the salary disparities between male and female nurses, the numbers show that men make more money than women. In fact, the average salary for men is $79,688, while women make $73,090.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons for this may be that men are more likely to negotiate their paychecks than women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. The state of California has the highest employment level in this industry, with 294,510 nursing positions.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Drexel)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the top five states that display the highest rates of employment for nurses also include Texas (207,810), New York (180,730), Florida (174,710), and Pennsylvania (139,480).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, California takes the top spot once more when the annual mean wage is considered: the numbers show that it adds up to $101,850.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. The average salary for a military nurse in Alaska is 26% lower than the average military nurse salary nationwide.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Nurse Journal)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the perhaps less <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun facts about military nurses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their total income shows that the average salary in Alaska for this position ranks 48th in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salary in Alaska adds up to a total of $41,000, whereas the highest is actually Washington DC, at $68,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. It\u2019s predicted that trauma nursing employment will grow at a fast rate of 16% through 2024.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Nurse)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some jaw-dropping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about trauma nurses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s believed that trauma nursing employment will grow at a much quicker rate than the average for all nursing jobs!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statistics show that there\u2019s a major shortage of trauma nurses, as the baby boomer generation is nearing retirement and the health needs of the world are growing as the population ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. A flight nurse\u2019s salary is anywhere between $50,161 and $95,605.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Registered Nursing)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job of a flight nurse is demanding but also highly rewarding. According to these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun facts about flight nurses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the median yearly salary for this nursing position is $68,050.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, the precise amount depends on the candidate\u2019s experience level, the type of employer, and the location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in general, there isn\u2019t an enormous amount of turnover in this kind of position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Statistics on Job Satisfaction<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>19. More leaders are needed in the nursing industry, as confirmed by 82% of nurses.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AMN)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing shortage statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that only a mere 5% of nurses actually disagree with this evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, more than half of the nurses, 61% to be exact, wouldn\u2019t want to step into the position of leader, whereas 17% claim that they already are in this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. 50% of nurses either disagreed or were uncertain when asked if their leaders encouraged the development of their careers.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AMN)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among many other roles, nurse leaders deploy effective motivational strategies designed to help trainees and other nurses feel empowered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, half of the nurses surveyed strongly disagreed or were hesitant when asked if they would ever trust their leaders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, the results of the survey confirm that a disconnect between the nursing workforce and its leadership exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. 68% of nurses claim that their careers would benefit from the implementation of national licensing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AMN)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to information on certain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trends in nursing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 2017, more than half of registered nurses would prefer national licensing, and 77% of millennial nurses would like to have this available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other side of the spectrum, 48% of nurses claim that they aren\u2019t interested in pursuing further education\u2014a slight rise compared to 2015\u2019s 43%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, a mere 23% of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/millennials-in-the-workplace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">millennial nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claim that they aren\u2019t interested in further education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. According to the <\/b><b>nursing shortage statistics<\/b><b> from <\/b><b>2017<\/b><b>, 52% of nurses claim that these shortages are worse at the moment than they were 5 years ago.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SIA)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fairly recent data is a concern, especially when compared to a mere 37% saying the same in 2015.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, in 2017, 22% of nurses claimed that nursing shortages aren\u2019t as awful as they were five years ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, further statistics show that 44% of nursing staff are thinking of quitting their jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23.<\/b><b> Nursing statistics<\/b><b> show that 73% of the nurses who are near retirement will in fact retire within the next 3 years.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AMN)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirement among older nurses will eventually lead to critical shortages in the workforce. Based on a 2015 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 50% of registered nurses are over the age of 50.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, 46% of these older nurses will retire within the next four years (or more), and 27% of older nurses will likely retire in less than a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nursing Trends for 2019 <\/b><b>and the Future<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>24. The demand for registered nurses in hospitals will increase by an amazing 36% between 2017 and 2020.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Host Healthcare)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a greater need for registered nurses than the supply, meaning that potential applicants will have an easier time finding work and receiving a satisfactory salary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on estimated numbers, it\u2019s believed that the number of registered nurses will expand to 3.24 million by the year 2022 (a 19% increase from 2012\u2019s numbers).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. According to the <\/b><b>current nursing trends <\/b><b>from <\/b><b>2019<\/b><b>, the job growth for certified nursing assistants will be 21% by the year 2022.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Hospital Jobs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you might be wondering, certified nursing assistants are in a position that delivers direct care to patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This impressive percentage means that there will be around 321,200 more job positions in the following years. CNAs receive an average salary of $24,400 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. Based on future <\/b><b>nursing trends and concepts<\/b><b>, it\u2019s believed that the nursing care facilities market segment will gain an impressive $126.1 billion in global yearly sales by 2022.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BusinessWire)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, the global nursing care market, which includes the care facilities segment, reached almost $855.9 billion, successfully growing at a compound yearly growth rate of 6.8% for the last five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it\u2019s believed that nursing care will continue to grow by 8.6% by 2022, reaching $1.19 trillion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. Following recent <\/b><b>nursing developments<\/b><b>, it looks like there will be a 12% growth in the employment of registered nurses between 2018 and 2028.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(BLS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s estimated that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/job-growth-by-year\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growth in employment rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of registered nurses will be much more rapid than the average rate for all professions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons for this rise, such as the growing number of chronic illnesses and the older population\u2019s increased need for healthcare services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>How do you define nursing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing is briefly defined as the collaborative or autonomous care of people of all backgrounds, ages, communities, and groups, whether they\u2019re healthy or sick. Furthermore, nursing involves the prevention of different illnesses, the promotion of optimal health, and the care of disabled, dying, or ill individuals. Other vital nursing roles include the promotion of a secure environment, as well as taking part in shaping health policy, advocacy, and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What kind of nurses are there?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there for individuals who are interested in the field. The most common types include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensed practical nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home health nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse practitioners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICU registered nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical-surgical nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing assistants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telemetry nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialysis nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor and delivery nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiology nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oncology nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Why are nurses so important?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/healthcare-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses are extremely important in healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and some even consider them the most trusted professionals in the industry. Since they spend a lot of time with patients (sometimes 24\/7!), they\u2019re able to directly transform lives for the better. Nurses are advocates, critical thinkers, innovators, and most importantly, caregivers. Many would even agree that nurses are the most vital part of the healthcare system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What do you do as a nurse?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job of a nurse is extremely demanding, but it\u2019s rewarding at the same time. The following includes the most important daily duties of a nurse:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing intravenous lines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for and supporting patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispensing medications to patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting with doctors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating the public and patients on managing illnesses, medical conditions, and nutritional plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noticing and recording patients\u2019 conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What are the challenges in nursing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, nursing positions can be extremely demanding. These are some of the most frequent issues nurses face:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fluctuation of salaries, due to regional differences and differences between genders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/workplace-violence-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace violence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either from coworkers or patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues of short staffing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long work hours, in shifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace hazards like injuries, dermatitis due to constant hand washing, and exposure to germs and viruses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Who was the first nurse?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to nursing history, this was Florence Nightingale, a renowned statistician, social reformer, and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale rose to prominence while she was a trainer and manager of nurses during the period of the Crimean War, in which she diligently cared for injured soldiers. Furthermore, by writing the very first textbook on nursing (entitled <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes of Nursing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Nightingale effectively established nursing education in 1860.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is a robotic nurse?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotic nurses are simply robots that assist patients in moving around a medical facility, while also potentially helping with the delivery of medicine or checking vital signs. There are also robotic nurses that are used as interfaces for professionals to communicate with patients over distances. Unfortunately, a fully independent robot nurse still doesn\u2019t exist, both because of ethical issues and issues with the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the recent trends in nursing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As technology develops and the nursing profession evolves at a rapid pace, so do the trends in the industry. Some of the most prominent trends are considered multifactorial, such as a transition to informatics, the increase in the aging population, nursing shortages, and the integration of practices based on evidence. The transition to informatics is especially helpful in assisting medical facilities in providing more accurate, accessible, and streamlined health histories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How will technology change nursing in the future?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the latest advances in the industry include 3D printers, artificial intelligence, health-monitoring applications, telemedicine, and electronic health records. It\u2019s believed that technology will change nursing in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making the job of nurses easier and less physically demanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By bringing telemedicine to isolated communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By helping draw blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By allowing diagnostics to be portable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, to complete our list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing in the future<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by implementing digital pills and chatbots that will help manage medication better<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare industry is an extremely demanding one to step into. At the same time, it\u2019s also highly rewarding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more than twenty different nursing positions, each of which comes with specific duties, requirements, and benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, hopefully the information in this article has helped shine light on one of the most popular and challenging professions in existence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find these<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nursing statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interesting, remember to share it with your family members, friends, and colleagues!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sources:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amnhealthcare.com\/uploadedFiles\/MainSite\/Content\/Campaigns\/AMN%20Healthcare%202017%20RN%20Survey%20-%20Full%20Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMN Healthcare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckershospitalreview.com\/human-resources\/5-of-the-biggest-issues-nurses-face-today.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becker\u2019s Hospital Review<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Britannica<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/registered-nurses.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20190503005144\/en\/Nursing-Care-Global-Market-Opportunities-Strategies-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BusinessWire<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.drexel.edu\/nursing-today-and-tomorrow.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drexel University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geriatricnursing.org\/minority-nurses-and-their-role-in-nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geriatric Nursing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcareitnews.com\/news\/male-nurses-still-make-6000-plus-more-women-new-survey-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare IT News<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospitaljobsonline.com\/career-center\/healthcare-careers\/nursing-salary-projections.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Jobs Online<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosthealthcare.com\/future-trends-in-the-nursing-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host Healthcare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icn.ch\/nursing-policy\/nursing-definitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Council of Nurses<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.jcu.edu.au\/blog\/importance-of-leadership-in-nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Cook University Australia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minoritynurse.com\/nursing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minority Nurse<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdscotland.org\/Health-Topics\/Workforce\/Publications\/2017-12-05\/2017-12-05-Workforce-Report.pdf#page=19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHS Scotland<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurse.org\/resources\/trauma-nurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurse.org\/articles\/neonatal-nurse-salary-and-career-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nursejournal.org\/military-nursing\/military-nurse-careers-salary-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse Journal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.org.uk\/globalassets\/sitedocuments\/other-publications\/the-nmc-register-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing &amp; Midwifery Council<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursepractitionerschools.com\/blog\/nursing-trends-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurse Practitioner School<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinenursingms.com\/resources\/general\/men-in-nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Nursing MS Degrees<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/data.oecd.org\/healthres\/nursing-graduates.htm#indicator-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rasmussen.edu\/degrees\/nursing\/blog\/types-of-nurses-employers-are-looking-to-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rasmussen College<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.registerednursing.org\/specialty\/flight-nurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered Nursing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharecare.com\/health\/nursing\/why-nurses-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharecare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.staffingindustry.com\/Editorial\/Daily-News\/Nursing-shortage-52-of-US-nurses-say-it-s-gotten-worse-51871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staffing Industry Analysts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cs.stanford.edu\/people\/eroberts\/cs201\/projects\/2010-11\/ComputersMakingDecisions\/robotic-nurses\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanford.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/what_does_a_nurse_do.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalfuturist.com\/the-future-of-nurses-superheros-aided-by-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Medical Futurist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eng.wszia.edu.pl\/nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Management and Administration\u2013Zamosc<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/hrh\/nursing_midwifery\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/311314\/WHO-HIS-HWF-Gender-WP1-2019.1-eng.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest healthcare and nursing statistics all confirm that this is the fastest-growing and arguably 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