Pulse on the Nation's Nurses Survey Series Results

The following surveys are presented in chronological order, with the most recent at the top:

Multigenerational Nurse Experience Survey

The American Nurses Foundation conducted this survey to determine the how different generations of nurses engage and interact with each other as well as understanding what is important to nurses of various generations of nurses. This survey builds upon past surveys and includes questions on understanding how nurses feel when working with each other, likeliness of leaving their role, and understanding what may keep nurses practicing in their role longer. 5,772 nurses completed the survey between September 25-October 24, 2023.

Mental Health and Wellness Survey 4

As a follow-up to the American Nurses Foundation's first three Mental Health and Wellness surveys completed in summer 2020, December 2020, September 2021, the Foundation conducted this survey to determine the changes and further impact on the mental health and wellness of nurses, with additional enquiries concerning stress and burnout. 7,419 nurses completed the survey between April 24 -May 26, 2023.

Third Annual Assessment Survey

The American Nurses Foundation conducted this survey to determine the further impact of the pandemic on nurses. This survey builds upon past surveys and includes questions on mental health and well-being, financial impact, access to PPE, perceived organizational support, and intent to leave. 12,581 nurses completed the survey between November 1 – November 25, 2022.

Workplace Survey

The American Nurses Foundation conducted this survey to determine the impact of the workplace on nurses. This survey builds upon past surveys and includes questions on healthy work environment, mental health and well-being, perceived organizational support, and intent to leave direct patient care. 11,863 nurses completed the survey between June 15 – July 5, 2022.

COVID-19 Impact Assessment Survey - The Second Year

The American Nurses Foundation conducted this survey to determine the further impact of the pandemic on nurses.  This survey builds upon past surveys and includes questions on mental health and well-being, financial impact, access to PPE, perceived organizational support, and intent to leave. 11,964 nurses completed the survey between January 8 – January 29, 2022.

Mental Health and Wellness Survey 3

Family Presence & Visitation During COVID-19 Survey

The American Nurses Foundation, in partnership with Planetree International, conducted this survey focused on how family presence restrictions during the pandemic impacted patient care and nurses’ well-being. Between May 7 and 26, 2021, there were 3,613 nurses who shared their experiences with restrictions and bans on family presence and visitation during the pandemic.

COVID-19 Impact Assessment Survey - The First Year

Following a series of surveys in 2020, the American Nurses Foundation conducted this comprehensive survey to learn more about the overall mental health and well-being, financial, and professional impact of the pandemic on U.S. nurses. 22,316 nurses responded to this survey between January 19 and February 16, 2021.

Mental Health and Wellness Survey 2

As a follow up to the American Nurses Foundation’s first Mental Health and Wellness survey completed in the summer of 2020, the American Nurses Foundation conducted a second survey of 12,881 nurses between December 4-30, 2020. This survey examined the ongoing impact the pandemic is having on the mental well-being of nurses. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Development Survey

This survey by the American Nurses Foundation explored nurses’ knowledge of and attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine development. From October 1-14, 2020, there were 12,939 nurses who responded. Please note, these responses reflect nurses’ perspectives prior to the FDA’s approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020. The Foundation’s COVID-19 Impact Assessment - The First Year, has newer survey data on nurses and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Innovation Survey

The survey by the American Nurses Foundation focused on innovation. Between September 5 and October 2, 2020, there were 4,688 nurses who shared information on how their resourcefulness and creativity is helping identify new ways to care for patients. 

Personal Protective Equipment Survey 2

This survey on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a follow-up to the first PPE survey ANA conducted in May 2020. Between July 24 and August 14, there were 23,207 nurses who provided an updated picture of the PPE situation on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Financial Impact Survey

This survey by the American Nurses Foundation focused the financial hardships nurses are experiencing due to the pandemic. Between July 9 – August 1, 2020, there were 10,099 nurses who shared information on the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental Health and Wellness Survey 1

This survey by the American Nurses Foundation focused on mental health and wellness, to gather insights and experiences of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between June 5 – July 6, 2020, there were 10,997 nurses who shared how the pandemic impacted their mental health and wellness.

Personal Protective Equipment Survey 1

ANA conducted a survey of nurses across all 50 states and 3 US territories, from May 15-31, 2020, to get a clearer picture of the personal protective equipment (PPE) situation on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey highlights continuing PPE shortages across the country as well as PPE reuse and decontamination practices. 

Initial COVID-19 Survey

This dashboard can be used to view the results of the initial COVID-19 Survey, which was conducted by ANA from March 20 to April 10, 2020. Here you can find out find out what 32,000 nurses want you to know about treating COVID-19.