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Nurse Practitioners Are Rising: Why NPs Are the Future of Healthcare

Daily Nurse

The BLS also projects 40% job growth for NPs through 2031, while, by comparison, physician job growth is projected as 3% and RN job growth as 6%. with 36,000 having completed their education in 2020-2021, adding their enthusiasm and expertise to the NP workforce.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

experience with the pandemic brought the reality of the nursing shortage in 2020 and beyond into sharp focus. Department of Labor, Registered Nurses: Job Outlook, Occupational Outlook Handbook , August 29, 2024, [link]. News & World Report, 100 Best Jobs, U.S. million nurses by 2030. 17 The U.S.

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The Most Sought-After Nursing Specialties for 2023

The Gypsy Nurse

Let us help guide your journey while sharing the most sought-after nursing specialties for 2023 and each job outlook. ICU Job Outlook: Expected annual increase of 1.24 Neonatal Intensive Care Job Outlook: 9% predicted growth (2020-2030) Are you a nice match for the NICU?

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The Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in 2021 and Beyond

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

The median annual wage for workers in technical healthcare positions and health care practitioners was almost $70,000 in May 2020. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021) Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Job opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses are growing at the second-highest rate of any industry nationwide.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

DNP Job Outlook. Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45% from 2020 to 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations, according to BLS. DNPs, in particular, are in short supply, according to Stewart. They’re needed in practice and educator roles.

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Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy: Five Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Review AOTA’s certification page for more information about current requirements. 8 9 According to the U.S. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of all prior didactic portions of the program.

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How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “2020 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology,” ASHA, January 2020, [link]. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Speech-Language Pathologists: Job Outlook,” BLS, April 17, 2024, [link]