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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Retirement : Another issue is the substantial number of nurses nearing retirement age. Per a 2020 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the average age for a registered nurse (RN) was 52 years old, potentially signaling a large wave of retirements over the next 15 years.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program.