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Returns to Nursing Education: 1970-84

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Using four large micro data sets, this paper examines the returns to investments in education by registered nurses during the period 1970-84. Wage models are estimated by a maximum likelihood technique that accounts for selection bias. No wage difference existed between associate and diploma degree nurses. Modest hourly wage premiums were found for baccalaureate (BS) compared with associate degree nurses. Returns to positions of responsibility were substantial. However, when career patterns of promotion were examined in a multinomial logit model, and although statistically significant differences existed in favor of the baccalaureate nurses, the differences were small. Blacks made substantial gains over the period while males consistently earned large wage premiums.

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  • Charles R. Link, 1988. "Returns to Nursing Education: 1970-84," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 23(3), pages 372-387.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:jhriss:v:23:y:1988:i:3:p:372-387
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    1. Heyung-Jik Lee, 2008. "The value of nursing education in Canada: the choice of diploma or baccalaureate degree," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 9(23), pages 1-14.
    2. Sæther, Erik Magnus, 2009. "Wage Policies for Health Personnel - Essays on the Wage Impact on Hours of Work and Practice Choice," HERO Online Working Paper Series 2005:1, University of Oslo, Health Economics Research Programme.
    3. Sæther, Erik Magnus, 2009. "Compensating differentials for nurses," HERO Online Working Paper Series 2004:10, University of Oslo, Health Economics Research Programme.
    4. repec:ebl:ecbull:v:9:y:2008:i:23:p:1-14 is not listed on IDEAS
    5. Chiha, Yvana A. & Link, Charles R., 2003. "The shortage of registered nurses and some new estimates of the effects of wages on registered nurses labor supply: a look at the past and a preview of the 21st century," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 64(3), pages 349-375, June.

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