Advisory Board January 15, 2025
According to a new poll from Gallup, Americans rated nurses as the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd year in a row. However, trust in nurses and other medical professionals has continued to decline over the last few years.
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The most trusted professions
For the poll, Gallup surveyed a random sample of 1,003 U.S. adults ages 18 and older across all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia between Dec. 2 and Dec. 18, 2024. Respondents were asked to rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in different professions.
Overall, nurses were ranked as the most trusted profession in the United States, with 76% of respondents saying...