This survey, which began in 1977, is the largest survey of the registered nurses in the U.S. It is conducted roughly every four years by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services.
There are several government bodies and other organizations that publish statistics about nurses and the nursing profession:
A series of tables that break down the numbers of LVNs, RN, and APNs by many categories, including county employment, race, age, position, education, clinical practice area, and more.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook studies regularly studies a wide range of U.S. jobs and publishes information about education requirements, salaries, employment and job prospects.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook studies regularly studies a wide range of U.S. jobs and publishes information about education requirements, salaries, employment and job prospects.