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

As the healthcare industry continues to face a shortage of staff, hospitals across the country are coming up with innovative strategies to tackle the issue. From increasing wages to implementing new technologies, these hospitals are finding ways to attract and retain talented healthcare professionals. One of the strategies being used is increasing pay for healthcare workers. Hospitals are recognizing that offering competitive salaries and benefits packages is essential to attracting top talent. In some cases,

The healthcare industry has turned to the gig economy to provide flexibility to nurses and fill staffing gaps, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. As an example, Mercy, a multistate health system based in Chesterfield, Missouri, partnered with Trusted Health to introduce Mercy Works on Demand, an app and online platform that allows its full- and part-time nurses, as well as other experienced nurses in the area, to easily pick up gig

The United States is currently facing a nursing shortage that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This shortage is affecting healthcare facilities across the country, with some states being hit harder than others. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing shortage is expected to reach its peak in 2030, with a projected deficit of up to 1.1 million registered nurses. This is due to a combination of factors, including an aging population,

The global healthcare industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the United States where the processing of visas for foreign-educated nurses is facing a new challenge. This challenge is called retrogression and it refers to the unavailability of immigrant visas due to a high number of applicants and a limited number of available visas. Foreign-educated nurses who have already passed the NCLEX exam are also affected by this situation. However, it