Nursing in Transition: Workplace Changes, Challenges, and Solutions

A Biennial Survey Examining the Career Plans, Preferences, and Perspectives of Registered Nurses Nationwide. Based on over 12,000 Responses.
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2025 Survey of Registered Nurses

Understanding the Challenges and Innovations Shaping Nursing Today

Understanding the experiences of approximately 4.2 million actively employed RNs in the U.S. is vital to shaping the future of healthcare.  Our latest report, AMN Healthcare’s 2025 Survey of Registered Nurses: Nursing in Transition, explores key workplace changes, challenges, and solutions impacting nurses today. The report covers:

  • Changing career choices and workforce volatility
  • The impact of AI on nursing roles
  • Strategies to enhance nurse retention and satisfaction
  • Self-directed scheduling and workplace innovations

Above all, the report provides five actionable solutions to improve nurse engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

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In Their Own Words

"It would reignite my passion if I could spend more time with patients and actually care for them holistically. Unfortunately, patient-to-nurse ratios are so high everywhere there seems to be no time to educate patients."
Survey Respondent 2025 RN Survey

“Things can get really tough sometimes. Long hours, difficult patients, and the feeling you are constantly running on empty."
Survey Respondent 2025 RN Survey

“It would reignite my passion if I could have a flexible schedule that will help balance my work and family life.”
Survey Respondent 2025 RN Survey

“After COVID I lost my joy of being a nurse. I started therapy because I am a nurse to my soul. It is not a career: it is who I am.”
Survey Respondent 2025 RN Survey

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2025 RN Survey Report and Infographic

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