Nurses and healthcare leaders have mapped out the future of nursing for the next decade 2020-2030. Continuing on previous successes, the goal identified for the next decade is to, “chart a path for the nursing profession to help our nation create a culture of health, reduce health disparities, and improve the health and well-being of the U.S. population in the 21st century.”
Changes that foster nurse innovation and allow nurses to address social determinants of health, influence policy, and serve as change agents, are emphasized.
Looking back over the past 10 years, much progress has been made for nurses!
1. The percentage of employed nurses, with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, in the United States reached 56% in 2017, up from 49% in 2010.
2. The number of RN-to-BSN graduates rose to 62,725 in 2017, up from 22,531 in 2010.
3. The number of employed U.S. nurses with a doctoral degree grew to 28,004 in 2017—a figure that has more than tripled since 2009.
4. Number of nurses serving on Boards is more than 5,670 in 2019 – halfway to the goal of 10,000.
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