Registered Nurse Employment and Earnings in Long-Term Care - Abstract Citation ID igaf122.1836

Sep 29, 2026

This study examines characteristics of registered nurses (RNs) associated with employment in long-term care (LTC) and identifies factors linked to wage differences between RNs working in LTC versus other employment settings. Using 2022 U.S. National Sample Survey data, the analysis applies descriptive statistics, group-difference tests, logistic regression for LTC employment predictors, and linear regression on log hourly wages to estimate wage gaps while holding other characteristics constant. Results show LTC-employed RNs earn 9.5% less on average, with lower wages in management and education roles than staff nurse roles.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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What is the primary objective of the study?

The study identifies RN characteristics associated with working in long-term care (LTC) and the factors that explain wage differences between RNs in LTC versus other settings.

How were factors predicting LTC employment and wage differences analyzed?

The study used logistic regression to predict LTC employment based on demographic, human capital, and employment characteristics. It used linear regression on the logarithm of hourly wage to measure wage differences between LTC and other RNs while holding other characteristics constant.

What were the key findings about wages for RNs in LTC?

RNs employed in LTC earned an average of 9.5% less than RNs in other settings. Within LTC settings, hourly wages were significantly lower for management and education job titles compared with staff nurse titles.

Sep 29, 2026

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