The demand for nursing services has never been greater. More than 1.5 million Registered Nurses are working in the United States now more than at any other time in our country s history. The tremendous demand for Registered Nurses is expected to continue to increase as the profession evolves to meet the changes in a highly technological environment.
Nurses are in greater demand in today s hospitals, nursing facilities, and community agencies.
In addition, nurses are in demand as the main providers of care in many of today s new health care settings. Nurses are practicing in outpatient clinics, schools, research centers, industrial and corporate wellness centers, nursing facilities, hospices, and homes. The increasing demand for nurses brings exciting challenges to the nursing profession. Nursing today means new choices, new direction. Every day, Registered Nurses use their specialized knowledge and skill to plan and give care to people.