The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has recently released a report detailing the projected changes in demand for registered nurses (RNs) in the United States. According to the report, the demand for RNs is expected to increase by 7% from 2019 to 2029, which is faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. The report also reveals that the median annual wage for RNs in 2020 was $75,330.

The report further identifies the states that are likely to experience the largest and smallest changes in demand for RNs. Utah tops the list with a projected growth rate of 34.7%, followed by Colorado, Arizona, and Idaho. Meanwhile, Connecticut has the smallest projected growth rate of 1.8%, followed by Vermont, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.

The BLS report also reveals the states with the highest employment level for RNs. California has the highest employment level with over 300,000 RNs, followed by Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In summary, the BLS report suggests that the demand for RNs in the United States is likely to increase significantly in the coming years. However, the rate of growth varies significantly by state, with some states experiencing much higher growth rates than others.