| Registered Nurses | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| 1980 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| 1990 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2000 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| 2006 | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 9.6 | 8.1 |
Years
Percentage Increases
Sources:
blogs.census.gov
Share:
| Registered Nurses | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| 1980 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| 1990 | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| 2000 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| 2006 | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 9.6 | 8.1 |
From the years of 1970 to 2011 there has been a significant increase in male registered nurses and male licensed practical or vocational nurses. According to the Census Bureau there were about 330,000 male nurses employed in 2011, and about 9% of all nurses. As we have learned, it is important to have diversity in the workforce, therefore I am happy that there is an increase in males in the nursing field.