There are currently an estimated 3,172,500 advanced practice registered nurses in the United States. The advanced practice registered nurse job market is expected to grow by 5.6% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are advanced practice registered nurses?
CareerExplorer rates advanced practice registered nurses with an A- employability rating, meaning this career should provide great employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 179,500 advanced practice registered nurses. That number is based on 177,400 additional advanced practice registered nurses, and the retirement of 2,100 existing advanced practice registered nurses.