Since 1977, HRSA has conducted the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), the longest-running and primary source of data on the U.S. nursing workforce.
In mid-March 2026, selected nurses will receive a notice from our colleagues at the U.S. Census Bureau inviting them to take the survey, and HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce needs your help:
- If you receive a notice from the U.S. Census Bureau, follow the instructions to complete the survey.
- If you work with nurses who receive the survey, please encourage them to complete it.
Learn more from the Census Bureau’s Frequently Asked Questions about the NSSRN.