KevinMD September 2, 2024
The aging nursing population is one of the underlying conditions contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1 million nurses are at least 50 years of age, and 60 percent of nurses are over age 40. Furthermore, over 20 percent of nurses plan to retire within the next five years. For reference, there are nearly 4.7 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). When experienced nurses leave, their experience leaves with them. In parallel, the United States now has more citizens than ever before over the age of 65, the age group that uses the highest proportion of healthcare services.
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