So, You Want to Open a Nursing School. Here Are The Basics

Nurses are critical members of a working healthcare system. According to the World Health Statistics Report, there are approximately 29 million nurses worldwide. In the United States alone, there are already 3.9 million nurses. Despite the seemingly significant number of nurses globally and locally, there is still the need for more nurses. In the US, the nationwide nursing shortage is nothing new. The American Nurses Association (ANA) estimated an 11 percent growth rate for this occupation through 2022. On the other hand, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there will be more than 170,000 positions for registered nurses annually through 2029.