The 5 fastest growing jobs within nursing
Becker's Hospital Review
MAY 24, 2023
Here are the fastest growing jobs within nursing between 2021 and 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Becker's Hospital Review
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Nurse Practitioner remains the nursing occupation with the highest projected growth by 2031, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has updated their projections since May
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections 2021-2031 , the Registered Nursing (RN) workforce is expected to grow by 6% over the next decade. million in 2031, an increase of 195,400 Nurses. The RN workforce is expected to grow from 3.1 million in 2021 to 3.3
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With 40 percent job growth projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for CNRA, CNMs, and NPs through 2031, those who choose this career track stand a better chance of landing the position they’re after. And with MD job growth projections in the dismal single digits, NPs are even more assured of their market viability.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the breakdown shows us the reality: Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives earn a median annual salary of $123,780, a mean hourly wage of $59.51, and have projected job growth of 40% (much faster than average) through 2031.
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today, and we are estimated to grow by 46% by the year 2031." "We're growing at a rate of about 9% a year," Kapu says. "We We are up to more than 355,000 nurse practitioners across the U.S. Nearly 90% of NPs are certified in an area of primary care and 70.3% of all NPs deliver primary care, according to the AANP, with 83.2%
The future of nursing: an analysis of the latest nursing statistics and trends for 2023
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In fact, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecast a growth in nurse employment by about 6 percent from 2021 to 2031. Employment is projected to grow 40 percent within a ten-year timeframe from 2021 to 2031. To add to the numbers, the institution sees an average of 203,200 nursing jobs opening each year.
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In fact, the job outlook for nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031. Required experience: 1,800 hours as an RN in a pediatric setting prior to certification Credential: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Projected job growth, 2021 – 2031: 6% 2.
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million jobs) from now until 2031. times the national average) from now until 2031. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for health administrators and managers are projected to grow 28% from now until 2031. For comparative purposes, the BLS reports that the median annual salary for all jobs in the U.S.
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Atlantic Health System Gets $2.75M Grant for Nursing Education
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Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 40 percent growth for NP roles and a 28 percent growth for PA roles between 2021 and 2031. PA Career Outlook Employment for both nurse practitioners and physician assistants is projected to grow over the next decade at faster rates than the average for other occupations.
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over the past year and anticipated growth of over 40% by 2031 (American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2023). NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NPS) are the fastest-growing group of healthcare providers, with an increase of 8.5% Nurse practitioners must provide clinical recommendations using the most current evidence-based practice.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the overall job expansion rate for registered nurses will be 6% all through 2031. Fast-Growing Nursing Opportunities Job expansion is a result of demand and supply. The expected growth rate for all NPs (Nurse Practitioners) is 40%, which is quicker than the average.
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