Nurses entering the workforce have access to more job opportunities than prior generations, putting many in a position to seek more specialized roles and higher pay. At the same time, nurses who received the bulk of their training during the COVID-19 pandemic have less hands-on experience, which can make them more prone to burning out

Nurses entering the field over the past few years have had a wider array of options—particularly in primary care and community health—as employers across the sector try to fill open positions.