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Medical Daily
Joseph James

Male Nurses Now Make Up 1 in 8 of the U.S. Nursing Workforce, with Growth Concentrated in Shortage Areas

Why This Matters

Nursing is among the fastest-growing and most in-demand professions in the United States. The Labor Department projects 189,000 registered nurse job openings annually for the next decade. Emergency departments are understaffed. Rural hospitals are closing labor and delivery units. The healthcare system is looking everywhere for qualified nurses.

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