By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: It’s National Nurses Week. Check Your Nursing IQ.
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > Public Health > It’s National Nurses Week. Check Your Nursing IQ.
Public Health

It’s National Nurses Week. Check Your Nursing IQ.

Karen Corrigan
Karen Corrigan
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

 

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.  Across America, registered nurses are being saluted for their dedication and commitment to taking care of the sick, preventing disease and improving health. 

 

More Read

Bioethics Commission Calls for More Communication, Proactivity When Dealing with Incidental Findings
Medicare Pays to Treat Heart Patients Who Smoke, but Doesn’t Help Them Quit
Reducing Avoidable Readmissions: Care Transitions
Do You Know What’s in Your Pain Pill?
Alcohol Consumption at Sporting Events

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.  Across America, registered nurses are being saluted for their dedication and commitment to taking care of the sick, preventing disease and improving health. 

How much do you know about the nursing profession?  Here are some quick facts from the American Nurses Association:

  • Total licensed registered nurses in US:  3.1 million
  • Total licensed RNs working in nursing in US:  2.6 million
  • Percentage of employed RNs working in hospitals:  62.2%
  • Average age of employed RNs:  45.5 years old
  • Percentage of RNs age 50 or older:  45%
  • Percentage of male RNs:  6.6%
  • Percentage of RNs with baccalaureate or higher degree:  50%
  • Projected job growth for RNs 2008 – 2018:  581,500 jobs
  • Projected shortage of nurses to meet demand by 2025:  260,000
  • President that signed proclamation designating May 6 as ”National Recognition Day for Nurses”:  Ronald Reagan in 1982

To nurses everywhere – thank you for the work you do.

      

TAGGED:national nurse's weeknurses
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

contamination
Batch Failures And The Hidden Costs Of Contamination
Health Infographics
October 21, 2025
Medication Management For Seniors
Simplifying Medication Management For Seniors
Infographics Senior Care
October 21, 2025
Guide To Pursuing a Career in Nursing as a Foreigner in the USA
Collaboration Is the Prescription for Better Patient Care
Health
October 20, 2025
Epidemiological Health Benefits
Personal and Epidemiological Health Benefits of Blood Pressure Management
Health
October 13, 2025

You Might also Like

More Health & Science Literacy, Please

November 8, 2012

Preventable Readmissions: A Prime Target for Healthcare Innovation

July 11, 2013

Most Breast Cancer Patients May Not Be Getting Enough Exercise

June 13, 2014
risk management in surgery
Hospital AdministrationPublic Health

Risk-Proofing the Surgical Episode for Patients

October 31, 2014
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?