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Maryville University OnlineAccording to a recent infographic by Maryville University Online Nurse Practitioner Programs, there are expected to be over 20% more nursing positions up for grabs in the next five years.  There were just under 2,725,000 registered nurses in the United States in 2012, however many of them are now coming up to retirement age.  On top of this, because of the amount of people soon to be entering into retirement in the US, more nurses will be needed to ensure everyone is cared for adequately.

Although this is good news for those interested in nursing careers, it is worrying for the country if these positions cannot be filled.  The US really needs to start enticing young people to enter the healthcare industry if the nursing shortage problem is to be successfully solved.

You can find out more about the figures we have discussed in the Nursing By The Numbers infographic below.

This infographic was created by Maryville University.