There are some 60,000 licensed registered nurses in Washington. The average age of practicing nurses is between 44 and 45. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the demand for nursing professionals at all levels will outstrip the supply by the year 2010. The nation will need roughly 1.8 million registered nurses. Only about 600,000 will be practicing, which means that in 2010, two of three nursing positions will be vacant.
Nursing is the largest health care profession nationally, regionally and locally.
Exacerbating the shortage is a forecast showing 50 percent of the current workforce retiring over the next 15 years. The shortage has definitely increased professional opportunities for nurses. This is a great time to reenter professional nursing, and we re providing a convenient and affordable way to do just that. This page has been accessed times.