User:Ebaugher1/Nursing in the United States

Nurses in the United States practice nursing in a wide variety of specialties and departments.

Demand for nurses in the US

The demand for nurses has been on the rise for several years,[when?] spurred by various economic and demographic factors. Demand for nurses is projected to increase for the foreseeable future (an increase of 23% between 2006 and 2016, according to the US Department of Labor[8]). Candidates for nursing jobs that are in highest demand include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, and certified medical assistants. As nurses endure long work hours, they face the struggles of being understaffed. These insufficient ratios of staff create a more stressful environment, discouraging some nurses to remain in their profession. By either increasing the number of staff or the quality of the staff's training, there could be fewer barriers for aspiring nurses to surpass.