In honor of National Nurses Month, we’re shining a light on the voices of those at the heart of healthcare—our nurses. Recent surveys and reports reveal not only the unwavering dedication nurses bring to their work, but also the growing challenges they face daily, from burnout and staffing shortages to emotional and financial strain. By exploring these findings, we hope to better understand the state of the profession and advocate for the support nurses need and deserve.
Nurses Are Burned Out and Fed Up: 96% Have Considered Quitting, New Survey Reveals
A recent MyPerfectResume survey of nearly 900 U.S. nurses reveals a profession at a breaking point. While 94% would choose nursing again and 97% report some level of career satisfaction, 96% have considered leaving their roles. The findings highlight a deep passion for the field, but also widespread burnout, understaffing, emotional strain, and unpaid labor that threaten both nurse well-being and patient care.
2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey
NCSBN — the world leader in nursing regulatory knowledge and advancement — released its 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study, surveying 800,000 nurses to understand the state of the workforce. The study is considered to be the largest and most comprehensive research study of the nursing workforce, uncovering the data points which have far reaching implications for the health care system at large and for patient populations.
Top 10 Nursing Trends for 2025
Health care is always evolving — and nursing right alongside it. From new opportunities to cutting-edge technologies, today’s nurses are navigating a landscape of unprecedented change. But what does the future hold? Purdue Global explores the top 10 trends defining the nursing profession in 2025.
Nurse Staffing Configurations and Nurse Absence Due to Sickness
This JAMA study looked at how different nurse staffing setups affect how often nurses and nursing support staff call in sick. It followed over 18,000 registered nurses (RNs) and support staff. The results showed that when there weren’t enough RNs working in the past week, support staff were more likely to take sick days. Full-time RNs were also more likely to call in sick under these conditions. On the other hand, having more RNs on staff and avoiding long shifts (12 hours or more) helped reduce sick days for RNs. The study suggests that better staffing and shorter shifts could help keep nurses healthier and improve how hospitals run.
Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025
Cross Country Healthcare, a provider of workforce solutions and tech-enabled staffing, recruitment, and advisory services, released its fourth annual survey, Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025 report. In partnership with Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the study paints a sobering picture of a profession at a breaking point—where stress, burnout, and chronic short staffing continue to jeopardize the well-being of nurses and the quality of patient care nationwide.
Best and Worst States for Nursing 2025
According to a new study by WalletHub, nursing remains one of the most rewarding career paths, with a mean annual wage of more than $98,000 and some of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. The study compared all 50 states across 20 key metrics, including salary levels, quality of nursing schools and working environments.
2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report
Ensure that you are developing a recruitment and retention program tailored to your nursing staff’s needs and requirements. The 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report, based on a Nurse.com survey of more than 3,600 nurses, provides industry insights and current data for healthcare leaders, recruiters, and hiring managers to enhance recruitment and retention methods and develop highly engaged staff.
Nursing Shortage Fact Sheet
The U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and the need for health care grows. Compounding the problem is the fact that nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand capacity to meet the rising demand for care. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is working with schools, policy makers, nursing organizations, and the media to bring attention to this healthcare concern. AACN is leveraging its resources to shape legislation, identify strategies, and form collaborations to address the shortage.
The state of today’s nursing workforce, in 5 charts
In honor of National Nurses Month, a report from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) reveals key insights into the state of the nursing workforce, including employment changes over the last two years, feelings of burnout, and intent to leave.
ICN launches new report and survey warning of deepening global nursing crisis but offering solutions
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) launched a landmark report backed up by a new survey, warning of a deepening crisis in the wellbeing of the global nursing workforce and providing compelling evidence for urgent investment in nurses to improve health outcomes, strengthen economies, and build more resilient societies. ICN says the report and survey launched ahead of International Nurses Day (IND) 12 May, provide concrete evidence of both the depth of the crisis in nursing and the solutions. ICN, the global voice of nursing, says International Nurses Day this year should be both a celebration of nurses but also a rallying cry for action based on the new evidence from the report and survey.