The world needs 6 million new nurses by 2030

Jul 22, 2020

Patient Chay Godfrey is treated by staff nurse Elia Sarno in the Emergency Department at Wexham Park Hospital near Slough, Britain, May 22, 2020. Picture taken May 22, 2020. Steve Parsons/Pool via REUTERS - RC2XWG9NG0V2

Men are traditionally underrepresented in nursing, addressing this could help make up the shortfall. Image: REUTERS

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Projected increase (to 2030) of nursing stock, by WHO region and by country income group. Image: World Health Organization

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