Bedside nursing Promotion Retirement 
American Nurse
JUNE 24, 2025
Throughout my 32-year nursing career, I have been shaped by the insights and experiences of many talented individuals who have profoundly influenced my professional journey and taught me how to innovate and improve my professional practice. Additionally, an estimated 70,000 nurses, including leaders, are expected to retire annually.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 10, 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nurses have experienced higher rates of burnout which has led to an increased number of Nurses leaving bedside Nursing or even the Nursing profession altogether.
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American Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, White women remain the majority (80.6%), whereas nurses from minority backgrounds (19.4%) represent a fraction of the RN workforce. Some bedside nurses are exploring other opportunities within the profession, including leadership positions.
American Nurse
APRIL 2, 2024
In addition, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), the average doctorally prepared nurse faculty member is in their 50s, which means they may soon retire. However, precepting a student or new employee creates an extra burden on an already overextended bedside nurse.
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