Nursing Statistics and Facts Maybe trivia is coming up, or maybe you’d like to impress your family and friends. Read on to learn the most interesting facts and statistics about your profession! Interesting Facts •The traditional nurse hat was copied after a nun’s, and was used to keep hair neatly in place. The hat was pretty much eliminated in the U.S., having been known to harbor pathogens. Some countries around the world still use the hat for their female nursing attire. •Linda Richards was the first nurse to earn a Nursing diploma in the United States. She earned her diploma in 1873, and her graduation credentials are currently on display in the Smithsonian Institution. •The number on occupational injury of nurses is back injury. According to one study, 60% of nurses say they have been affected by a back injury at some point in their career. •The first Nursing school was established in India in 250 BC. •During the Civil War, Mary Todd Lincoln worked as a volunteer nurse in a union hospital. •Japan's exam for foreign nurses is very difficult. Less than 100 people out of 800 have passed the test in the last 5 years. •The UKCC, United Kingdom Central Council has established the Nurses Registration Act of 1919 that ensures nurses get the proper standard of training. •Nepal is the country with the lowest per capita of nurses, there are only 5 nurses per 100,000 people. •Currently there are 700 nursing programs that offer bachelor’s degree, and 850 that grant associate degree. •January 27 is now recognized as national school nurse day. Related: CNA - What They Do? Interesting Statistics •The most visits to the emergency room occur during warmer months of the year.
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