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Statistical data from The American Association of Colleges of Nursing(AACN) and the National League for Nursing(NLN), 2010 reveals which for the following data on nursing as a profession? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Nursing in the United States is the largest health care profession
  b. There are more than 8 million Registered Nurses (RNs) nationwide.
  c. Nurses deliver most of the nation's long-term care
  d. Registered Nurses comprise one of the largest segments of the U.S. workforce as a whole
  e. Registered nurses are among the lowest paid large occupations
  f. From 1980 to 2004, the percentage of employed RNs working in hospitals increased from56.2 to 66

Question 2

2008 statistics indicated that the highest credential for the largest percentage of registered nurses was that of which of the following?
 
  a. Associate Degree c. Bachelor Degree
  b. Diploma d. Advance Degree



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Data from the AACN and NLN revealed that nursing is the largest health care profession, with nurses
delivering most of the nation's long-term care. The reports also revealed that nurses compromise on
the largest segments of the U.S. workforce.

Answer to Question 2

C
2008 statistics showed that the Diploma was the highest educational credential for 13.9 of RNs,
while a Bachelor Degree was the highest educational credential for 36.8 of RNs. The Associate
Degree was the highest educational credential for 36.1 of RNs. Advanced degrees, e.g., master's
degree or doctorate degree) were held by 13.2 of Registered Nurses.



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