The Staffing Challenges Facing Long-Term Care In The US

By 2050, the number of US residents aged 65 and over is projected to be 83.7 million, which is almost double the 43.1 million in 2012, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. During the same period, the number of working-age adults (18 to 64) will only increase by 14 percent. Inevitably, growing…

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Nursing Home Nurse Qualities – USA

Nurses are the primary caregivers in nursing homes, responsible for offering palliative and medical care to residents. Unlike in hospitals, residents of nursing homes are often there for the long-term, and it’s this tenure that presents its own unique set of challenges for nurses in the most heavily regulated industry in the US. Here, the…

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USA nurse career paths: jobs in nursing homes

Out of all occupations across the U.S., registered nurses (RNs) represent a career path that is expected to see the most significant new job openings by 2026. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 438,000 new RNs are expected to join the workforce between now and then. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that…

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