Census Bureau to Survey 62K Nurses on Job Shifts and Gaps
Published Date: 8/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Census Bureau is asking for approval to run the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses again, this time with some updates. About 62,500 nurses and nurse practitioners will spend about 30 minutes each sharing info about their jobs and education. This survey helps understand how the nursing workforce is changing, which is super important for healthcare planning and policy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Time Burden on Selected Nurses
About 62,500 nurses and nurse practitioners (37,500 RNs and 25,000 NPs) will be asked to take the survey and each response averages 30 minutes. The total estimated burden is 31,250 hours, the survey is voluntary, and data collection for this cycle occurs every four years.
$5 Unconditional Incentive for Respondents
For the 2026 NSSRN cycle, the Census Bureau proposes a $5 unconditional incentive included with the initial web invitation letter for 90% of the sample. The $5 payment will be randomly assigned to 90% of selected respondents prior to data collection to try to increase response and lower follow-up costs.
Multiple Response Modes and Help Line
The survey will be offered by web (Centurion) and by one paper mailout/mailback questionnaire, and all respondents will have access to a telephone questionnaire assistance line for login help, language support, and to complete the interview by phone. Up to 125,000 RNs may be invited to participate using these modes.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20249, Notice of Data Sharing Activity
Starting October 2, 2026, the Census Bureau will share some business survey data with the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to help make U.S. economic stats more accurate and efficient. This affects businesses that voluntarily provide info in Census surveys, with no legal pressure to share. Only trusted BEA staff sworn to keep data secret will see the info, and there’s no cost impact for businesses.
2026-20155, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)
The Census Bureau wants to keep collecting data for the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, which helps track jobs and workers over time. They’re asking the public to comment by November 30, 2026, before they get final approval from the Office of Management and Budget. This keeps the data flowing without adding extra hassle or cost to businesses and workers.
2026-20167, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; DOC-Census Workforce Development Collection
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2026-20153, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Quarterly Services Survey (QSS)
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2026-19301, Proposed Data Sharing Activity
The Census Bureau wants to share some business data with the Bureau of Economic Analysis to help improve economic reports. This change affects businesses whose data is collected and aims to make government info more useful without extra costs. People have until November 23, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.
2026-18481, Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
The Census Bureau is proposing to add two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing. First, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part outlining the residence criteria used for identifying each person's "usual residence," as needed to determine whether and where to count them in the census of the population throughout the United States. Second, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part establishing standards and restrictions for the inclusion of certain demographic questions on the decennial census short-form questionnaire and any other questionnaire used for the enumeration of the population. The Census Bureau is considering these two additions to better prioritize and fulfill its Constitutional mandate to count for apportionment the "whole number of persons in each State" based on the concept of "usual residence"--a process that factors in an element of allegiance but otherwise should be colorblind and should not be distorted in any way by questions about immaterial personal characteristics, such as race. Although these two parts are somewhat related and complementary, each is being proposed independently based on its own merits. These proposals are intended to ensure fidelity to the Constitution, improve and protect the core decennial census data, and promote efficiency.
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