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Nurses are a critical part of healthcare and constitute the largest segment of the health profession. According to the World Health Statistics Report, there are approximately 29 million nurses and midwives globally, of whom 3.9 million are in the United States. Estimates indicate that more than 1 million additional nurses are needed by 2020. According to the American Nurses Association, more registered nurse jobs are available through 2022 than any other profession in the United States. According to an article in Nursing Times, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses are needed from 2020 to 2030. Employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow at a faster rate (9%) than all other occupations from 2016 through 2026.
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