1 According to a study released by the Southern Regional Board of Education (SREB) in February 2002, a serious shortage of nursing faculty was documented in 16 SREB states and the District of Columbia.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage
1 According to data from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses released in September 2010 by the federal Division of Nursing, the average age of the RN population is 47.0 years of age, up slightly from 46.8 in 2004.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage
1 In the March-April 2005 issue of Nursing Economic$ , Dr. Peter Buerhaus and colleagues found that more than 75% of RNs believe the nursing shortage presents a major problem for the quality of their work life, the quality of patient care, and the amount of time nurses can spend with patients.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage
1 According to the July 2001 report, Nursing Workforce: Emerging Nurse Shortages Due to Multiple Factors (GAO-01-944), a serious shortage of nurses is expected in the future as demographic pressures influence both supply and demand.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics lastest data, the average salary of a registered nurse in the United States is $69,790. The average hourly wage of a registered nurse is $33.55. Keep in mind that these are only averages, and that a registered nurse may make more or less than these amounts based on location, experience, and other factors. In addition, the starting salaries for an RN may be much less than the average salary.
http://www.registerednursern.com/registered-nurse-rn-salary-pay-wages-and-income-of-registered-nurses/
The starting salary of a Registered Nurse can range from around $28,000-$50,000 per year on average. The starting hourly wage of an RN can range from $16.50-26.00 per hour. This salary will increase over time, as nurses gain experience, certifications, and specialize in a specific area.
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Specialty hospitals paid the best, with an average annual wage of $74,310. RNs who worked as lessors of real estate, however, earned $81,850, and those who worked in personal care services earned $85,940. Related Reading: Comparison of Pediatric Nurse Salary to a Registered Nurse's Salary.
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1 In the November 26, 2008 Journal of the American Medical Association, workforce analyst Dr. Peter Buerhaus stated: “Over the next 20 years, the average age of the RN will increase and the size of the workforce will plateau as large numbers of RNs retire.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage
Salaries. Although the average annual salary of a registered nurse in 2011 was $69,110, according to the BLS, salaries are affected by a number of factors.
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Differences by State. RN wages vary considerably by state. Among the lowest-paying states, Iowa had the lowest wages in 2011, with an average annual wage of $53,300, according to the BLS. South Dakota was also on the low end, with an average annual wage of $55,710.
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The average salary of a registered nurse is $69,790.