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How Baby Boomers Will Impact The Need For Travel Nursing

Baby boomers impact on the healthcare industry has been for some time now. At 78 million and 25% of the population, it’s a generation impossible to ignore.

New data from represented in this infographic by Maryville University’s Nurse Practitioner Program suggests that as baby boomers age, the number with multiple chronic conditions to grow from the current 8.6 million to 37 million by 2030.

Check out the rest of this inforgraphic for even more important stats!

Contemplating a degree in nursing? One stat to consider: hospitals across the country, 126,000 nursing positions remain unfilled. Your passion and knowledge base will be needed!

If you’ve thought about nursing or know someone who could use TotalMed’s connections to find a great position, apply today in seconds or refer a friend. 

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