confidential not for distribution 2005 staffing industry analysts inc produced by healthcare growth assessment june staffingindustry continued i n t ro d u c o iv about this profile and the data strategic research service section 1 executive sumary essential observations advice offered report 2 key stafing drivers tre s how demographic changes in us population are driving demand age of registered nurses what it means their supply number schools offering nurse programs 1980 2002 educated first time takers state board exams 1995 2004 foreign projected shortage through 2020 institutions conferring md degrees conferred 1970 2001 physicians three reasons why shortages boost temporary help usage drives buyers to purchase away contingent workforce management methods using now they plan