Will USA need more nurses on year 2020? Any idea? Pls help. Nursing student here from FEU.

Silverdragon102, BSN · May 13, 2015

Moved to the International Nursing forum

It is very hard to predict. At the moment the Philippines regressed in work based immigrant visas (EB3) and went back several years but who knows what will happen in 4-5 years

steppybay · May 14, 2015

Hi sir/madam! I shifted into nursing because i just realized this is the best ticket to reach my American dream. I wanted to know if there is a projection if nurses needed on year 2020 because i will be graduating on 2019. Also, they say at present time, USA aren't hiring much nurses. Is it true? Please share your insights thank you.

Maybe if this article is correct in its thoughts.

Click here: https://allnurses.com/nurse-registration/us-labor-market-779683.html

Another maybe if things change around by the time you graduate:

Click here: https://allnurses.com/international-nursing/end-of-the-885162.html

It will also depend on what state you plan to immediately look for a job in and start planting your roots. What state is on the top of your list?

guest769224 · May 14, 2015

The USA will not be needing any extra nurses at any point in the near future. It is already in a state of saturation. Locally, many nurses have difficulty obtaining employment.

Examine your career choices closely.

norahs57merc · May 15, 2015

The Department of Labor may have a better idea about the outlook of this job. I am not sure how many international nurses would be needed but it forecasts the growth of the field in the US.

Registered Nurses : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

guest769224 · May 15, 2015

Don't trust the BLS prediction. It's far off.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · May 15, 2015

The BLS prediction does not account for new grad US nurses still searching for their first job, experienced nurses postponing retirement to a much later age and the excess of nurses but a shortage of jobs or employers willing to fully staff facilities.

Anna S, RN · May 15, 2015

This study form the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services predicts a huge surplus of nurses- the opposite of a shortage.

December 2014

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce National Center for Health Workforce Analysis

http://bhw.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/supplydemand/nursing/workforceprojections/nursingprojections.pdf

McLovin' · May 16, 2015

The USA will not be needing any extra nurses at any point in the near future. It is already in a state of saturation. Locally, many nurses have difficulty obtaining employment.
Examine your career choices closely.

Dealt in absolute eh? That's not helpful buddy. :facepalm:

My opinion..? Just go for it sweetie. In my experience, back in 2009 (almost 6 years ago), we were told back home (the Philippines) that the U.S. will not be needing IENs in the next decade.

FACT: I am now currently working in the U.S. as an RN, along with many, MANY IENs. And most of them have arrived recently.

MORAL of THE STORY? Pursue your RN degree, pass all the needed exams and requirements. Keep all your credentials updated and current. You'll never know what the future might hold. ;-)

Goodluck! :)

guest769224 · May 16, 2015

Dealt in absolute eh? That's not helpful buddy.

Giving the OP truthful advice about the nursing glut in this country IS helpful.

Sure, OP may be able to find a job here. Absolutely.

Is it likely? Maybe not.

Just know the reality is many many nurses here are having trouble finding employment.

mcary94 · May 16, 2015

I cannot speak fully for the entire United States but where I live there is a shortage of nurses. They have made it easier to get into the nursing program so that they can fill the shortage.

McLovin' · May 17, 2015

Giving the OP truthful advice about the nursing glut in this country IS helpful.
Sure, OP may be able to find a job here. Absolutely.
Is it likely? Maybe not.
Just know the reality is many many nurses here are having trouble finding employment.

You just handed her a one-sided opinion, without even considering the potential circumstance that a LOT of us experienced recently. It is NEVER HELPFUL if you merely put weight one side of the story. So how would you explain my/our experience? I was discouraged by the similar people like you, but I am an RN in the US right now. How'd that happen? And take note, the process wasn't that hard acquiring this job. I survived a series of interviews without difficulties and was hired eagerly by my employer. Clearly, I/we wer/was qualfied for the job. Because we had the credentials and abilities to back up what we offer. I have no idea why your employers give your locally educated RNs a hard time looking for work, as you boldly claim.

You can present facts and even back it up with your so-called "truths" But you can't just rule out the possibilities of circumstances.