For the 24th consecutive year, nursing is the “most trusted profession” according to Gallup. Nurse Practitioner is also ranked as the number one job in America according to U.S. News & World Report’s 100 Best Jobs list.
Over 75% of respondents in Gallup’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll said their trust in nurses is “very high” or “high.” Since its addition to the survey in 1999, nursing has taken the top spot in all but one year, 2001, in which firefighters earned the honor in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Best Jobs rankings are determined through a methodology that weighs high salaries, ample job opportunities, and avenues for promotion. Nurse practitioners also help the health care system thrive, stepping in to relieve the shortage of providers in specialties like primary care and mental health.
“Nurse practitioners turn need into access, bringing advanced primary and specialty care closer to where people live, learn, work, and age,” says Dr. Robert Atkins, Executive Vice Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Nurse practitioners also ranked #1 in Best Health Care Jobs and #1 in Best STEM Jobs.
Together, these rankings reflect more than professional recognition. They underscore the essential role nurses play in improving access to care, advancing health equity, and strengthening the health care system at a time of unprecedented demand.
Despite the constant challenges and pressures nurses face, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing remains committed to educating the next generation of nurses through our top-ranked programs.
Interested in becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing career? At the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, students are prepared to lead with the skill, compassion, and trust that define the profession. Check out our programs and find the right one for you.