Find a summary of findings from the RN National Survey of 2018, by HRSA. Report describes characteristics of the nearly 4 million licensed RNs in US: RN age (average 50 years), median full-time salary of $73,929, just under $40,000 for a part-time nurse. About 19% of RNs had a master’s or doctorate degree. Survey response rate was 50% (over 50,000 responses). Findings of the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses 2018 published in 2019. The full survey findings are expected to be published later, with more information on average hours worked, educational background, advance practice nurses including nurse practitioner & CNS, foreign-educated nurses and ethnic distribution, employment setting, telehealth and more.