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One-Fifth of Nurses Intend to Leave the Workforce by 2027

Health Leaders | Nursing

About 100,000 RNs left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years due to stress, burnout, and retirement, and about one-fifth of RNs nationally are projected to do the same by 2027. The future of nursing and the U.S. healthcare system is at an 'urgent crossroads.' decline in the U.S. This trend continues.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. This trend is projected to continue through at least 2027. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics.