Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it.
American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends. ANA. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/workforce/fastfacts_nsgjobgrowth-salaries_updated8-25-15.pdf (Links to an external site.)
- Review the data presented in the ANA Fast Facts and describe some of the key attributes/characteristics of this sample of the nursing workforce.
- Discuss some of the data that you found interesting; include what you believe the purpose (intent) of ANA sharing these results.
- The instruments and tools that we use to collect data need to be reliable and valid. Define these terms and explain the importance of each. Share one way that can be used to collect data that you were not aware of or familiar with.
Directions
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate scholarly resources
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Solution
Week 5 Discussion: Samples and Data Collection
The American Nurses Association (ANA) fact sheet include data on the nursing workforce particularly education, demographics, salaries, trends, and RN growth. One key attribute is the significant growth the RN has registered since 2012 and is projected to continue growing in the future. Another key feature is nursing salaries. The RNs salary is smaller as the average salary for an RN is $68,910, for Nurse Practitioner (NP) is $95,070, for Advanced practice nurse (APN) is $109,352, and for post-secondary teachers and instructors, is $70,200…………….please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5
