Statewide forecasts of the supply and demand for registered nurses (RNs) project a balanced RN labor market, but regional forecasts reveal large differences across regions. Substantial shortages are projected for the San Francisco, Central Valley, and Central Coast regions, while surpluses may emerge in the Sacramento and Los Angeles regions. The forecasts account for population growth, population aging, and anticipated changes in the numbers of new RN graduates.
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