10 Interesting Facts About Nursing Many People Probably Don’t Know
Surveys indicate the occupation of registered nurses is estimated to increase 'by 15 between 2016 and 2026.' Such a percentage is quite faster compared to the average for all other employments.
If you are in the nursing profession or planning to enter the field, you probably think you already know everything about this industry. But chances are, there may be other interesting facts you haven't known yet.
Reading everything you noted, watching video tutorials and lessons, and answering the set of questions can definitely provide you with valuable lessons about nursing as a profession. Still, they are certainly not enough for you to know everything about this field.
10 New Discoveries About Nursing
Here are ten interesting facts you'll even be surprised you haven't known and just discovered here. Read on!
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1. Nurse Cap
The nurse cap is patterned from the habit of a nun to ensure she's keeping her hair tidy and in place. And, even though this piece of clothing has, for quite some time now, been phased out as it is believed to be a carrier of pathogens, there are still some countries using the cap as part of the nurse's outfit among female practitioners.
2. Back Injury
This is the top job-related health concern of those in nursing practice. In a 2011 survey, it indicated that 59 percent of nurses are worried they might acquire the same condition.
3. Becoming a Nurse in Japan
According to a report, the exam for foreign nurses in Japan is so challenging that only 96 from 741 exam takers have passed in the last five years.
4. Hundreds of Nursing Programs Offered
The US Department of Labor reported, as of 2006, there are over 700 nursing programs are offering a bachelor's degree, and over 800 programs have granted the associate degree.
5. Almost 3 Million Nurses now in the US
According to recent surveys, there are presently, nearly three million nurses in the US. Relatively, the same polls indicate, occupation of registered nurses is estimated to increase by 15 between 2016 and 2026. Such a percentage is quite faster compared to the average for all other employments.
6. 3 in Every 5 Nurses Work in Hospitals
Most nurses are employed in hospitals. But the good thing about this profession is that hospitals are not the only locations nurses can work in.
They can also work in schools, nursing homes, and private businesses. Indeed, there is a long list of possible workplaces for nurses.
Additionally, some non-hospital nursing jobs may include forensic nurses, nurse midwives, academic nurse writing, and legal nurse consultant, among others.
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7. Shortage of Nurses
This is a serious concern in the nursing field. You may have heard and learned that there is a massive demand for nurses and that such a demand for this profession is just going to rise over the next ten years.
This concern occurs not just because there will be more elderly individuals who will need care than they ever did before. There generally is a shortage of nurses, as well.
Nearly 50 percent of nurses responded to the survey that AMN Healthcare conducted that shortages in this field are much worse at present compared to their status half-a-decade ago.
Furthermore, out of 27 percent of nursing professionals who claimed they were planning for their retirement are indeed planning to do so within 12 months.
8. Celebration of the National School Nurses Day
To give tribute to school nurses, January 27 has been declared as the celebration of the National School Nurse Day.
9. Promising Career in Home Health Care in the Future
Home health care has demanded the most number of nurses, as many patients are soon to retire, and this is where a portion of their wealth is planned for expenditure.
10. WHO's Recognition of Nations with the Lowest Number of Nurses
The World Health Organization reported Nepal is among the nations which have the "lowest nurse per capita." The same report indicated, the country just has five nurses in every 100,000 people.
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