Nursing Certifications Nursing Resources Retirement 
Registered Nursing
JULY 29, 2025
Standardized testing: Official TEAS or HESI A2 scores, with preparation guidance in our Nursing Resources hub. Professional readiness: A personal statement detailing why you chose nursing, and two references—academic or professional. Applicants generally need: Academic prerequisites: Completion of general-education courses (e.g.,
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Longer lifespans extend the period when patients need care, intensifying demands on an already strained healthcare system and worsening the nursing shortage. In 2022, the median age of employed registered nurses was 46 years old, and more than 25% of all RNs say they will retire or leave the nursing field within the next five years.
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