Alberta RN Statistics 2003: Registered Nursing by the Numbers

Alberta RN, Dec 2003

Once again, Alberta RN is pleased to provide members with a summary of data reported by AARN members for the 2003 registration year. The following statistics reflect AARN membership as of Sept. 30, 2003.

Initial and Renewal of Registrations

Initial Registrations as a Per Cent of Total Initial Registrations

Initial Registration of Alberta Graduates by Type of Education Program

2003

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Diploma 150 (19%)

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Baccalaureate 619 (81%)

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Total Alberta Graduates 769

Other Registration Services

Employment Status

93.7% of RNs report being employed in nursing.

[Symbol Not Transcribed] [filled square] 39.8% are employed full-time

[Symbol Not Transcribed] [filled square] 38.9% are employed part-time

[Symbol Not Transcribed] [filled square] 15.0% are employed casual

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Remainder are employed in other industries and seeking employment in nursing, employed in other and not seeking employment in nursing, not employed and seeking employment in nursing, not employed and not seeking employment in nursing, non-respondent or on leave.

Number of Members Renewing Online over the Past Four Membership Years

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For the first time since the introduction of online renewal, AARN is providing the service to members throughout the membership year. This extension of the service will particularly benefit those members wishing to renew their registration and return to work after a period of leave.

Percent of RNs by hours worked per week

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44.7% work 30-40 hours per week

32.4% work 16-29 hours per week

10.4% work 0-15 hours per week

8.4% work over 41 hours per week

4.1% did not respond

Percent of RNs by education

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61.0% of RNs have a nursing diploma

36.0% of RNs have a baccalaureate degree

2.6% of RNs have a master's degree

Less than 1% of RNs have a doctorate

Percent of RNs by age

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57.2% of RNs are 41 or more

25.3% of RNs are 31 to 40

13.7% of RNs are under 30

3.8% unknown

Top Three RN Places of Employment

Top Three RN Position Types

Distribution of Registered Nurses

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In addition to AARN's 26,604 registered nurse members, our membership includes an additional 2,305 members in the following categories: certified graduate nurse, associate, RN (retired), honourary member, initial non-practicing, limited temporary permit, temporary permit and student.