A nurse researcher is attempting to describe the demographics of today's RNs and reports that:
a. less than half of all RNs work in hospital settings.
b. due to aging of workforce, less than 40% continue to work full time.
c. Approximately 80% of RNs are employed in nursing.
d. most nurses are initially graduating with a bachelor's degree.
ANS: C
Correct: Approximately 80% of RNs remain employed in nursing.
Incorrect:
a. More than half (62.2%) of all RNs work in a hospital setting.
b. About 63.2% of RNs are employed full time in the profession.
d. A substantial number (45.4%) of nurses graduate from associate degree nursing programs compared to 34.2% BSN and 20.4% diploma.
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