A Look at Nursing: The fastest growing occupation in the US [Infographic]

In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing an infographic on the current state of nursing, including pay rates, diversity trends, and which nursing profession is the fastest-growing occupation in the US.

If you're a nursing student or just starting out in your career, you may wonder what the future holds. The good news is that the need for nursing professionals has been growing steadily for decades, ensuring long-term job security. The increased demand is largely due to three factors: an aging workforce and patient populace, rapidly shifting technologies in administrative and diagnostic tools, and expanding patient access to healthcare. However, there are also some tough challenges in meeting the rising demand, including ongoing staffing shortages, the necessity for improved diversity and inclusion in the field, and the need to enact policies that recognize and prevent burnout. 

We hope you find the information in the following infographic, A Look at Nursing: The fastest growing occupation in the US, helpful. It provides current statistics about the nursing profession, including the size and anticipated needs of the nursing workforce, the current state of diversity in nursing, and the most sought-after workspaces and specialties.  

And to all of the current nursing professionals: A genuine thank you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work in providing exceptional patient care. We truly appreciate you!

Resources

• https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-Information/fact-sheets/nursing-fact-sheet 

• https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/enhancing-diversity-in-the-nursing-workforce 

• https://www.ajj.com/sites/default/files/deansnotes/summer2022.pdf 

• https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/fulltext/2021/03000/newscap__nursing_workforce_crisis_looms_with_4.12.aspx 

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm#tab-1 

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm 

• https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/29/new-reports-show-record-35-million-people-enrolled-in-coverage-related-to-the-affordable-care-act.html 

• https://www.journalofnursingregulation.com/article/S2155-8256(21)00027-2/fulltext 

• https://nursejournal.org/articles/why-is-there-a-nursing-shortage/ 

• https://nursejournal.org/articles/the-number-of-male-nurses-has-multiplied-10x-in-the-past-40-years/ 

• https://ojin.nursingworld.org/table-of-contents/volume-20-2015/number-2-may-2015/-shaping-the-direction-of-public-health-nursing/ 

• https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/nursing-and-midwifery 

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