Economic uncertainty and earnings instability could also be driving more millennials toward the career. RNs have more stable lifetime earnings and lower rates of unemployment than other careers. They also have more chances to change positions and move to new geographic locations.
According to a study published by Forbes, “many Americans stick with jobs they’re not wholly satisfied with because of health insurance or other important benefits, and America does have trouble putting highly educated millennials to work sometimes, encouraging those who do land a career-worthy job to stick with it.”
This is what nursing can be to some people. It’s a long, stable career that isn’t going anywhere. It will also provide job security which most Millennials are searching for.
