Keywords

advanced practice careers, employment trends, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NP programs, nurse practitioners, RN workforce

 

Authors

  1. Fitzgerald, Margaret DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP

Abstract

Abstract: The employment outlook for NPs is expected to continue its growth trend in the coming years. This article summarizes graduation and employment trends for nursing students and provides a synopsis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics about the growing demand for NPs and nurses. A brief overview of the history of recent workforce trends is also provided.