Appendix C - Letters

Appendix C
2026 NSSRN Letters

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RN-1L
Draft (07-23-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

As a nurse, you play a vital role in the health of America. Please help us understand the needs of the
nursing workforce by compleng the 2026 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. The U.S.
Census Bureau conducts this survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This important survey is the primary source of data on the experiences of RNs and APRNs in the United
States. It provides educators and policymakers with information they need to ensure that resources,
tools, and opportunities are available to help nurses perform their invaluable function.

Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
Enter User ID:
Please complete the survey even if you do not currently work, are retired, or now work in a field other
than nursing. Your response is important.
Answers to frequently asked questions are on the back of this letter. For help or additional information,
email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598. You can also visit our website at
https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you in advance for participating in this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

RN-1L
Draft (07-23-2025)

NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF REGISTERED NURSES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses?
Since the 1970s, the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) has been the cornerstone of
nursing workforce data in the U.S. It is the principal federal source used to inform the public on the nursing
workforce. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.

How is the information used?
The information you provide will be used to (1) evaluate and project the supply and demand of nursing
requirements at the state and national level, (2) assess the impact of current state and federal programs for
nursing and the need for future assistance, and (3) idenfy trends in nurse characteriscs such as educaon
and training, employment, income, and demographics.
For other uses and more information, visit www.census.gov/nssrn.

Why should I participate?
The success of this survey depends on your response. You were randomly selected to parcipate and
you represent hundreds of other nurses in your state. We cannot replace you with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data we collect. Your response is voluntary and there are no
penalties for not answering individual questions. Please complete the survey even if you do not currently
work, are retired, or now work in a field other than nursing.

Will my information be kept confidential?
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect your information. We are not permied to publicly release
your responses in a way that could identify you or your household. The Census Bureau is conducng this
survey under the authority of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 8(b) (13 U.S.C. § 8(b)) and the
Public Health Service Act, Title 42, U.S.C., Section 294n(b)(2)(A) and Title 42, U.S.C., Section 295k(a)-(b).
Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential under Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9 (13
U.S.C. § 9). Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. As permied under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) and SORN COMMERCE/CENSUS-3, Demographic Survey Collection (Census
Bureau Sampling Frame), access to records maintained in the system is restricted to Census Bureau
employees and certain individuals authorized by Title 13, U.S. Code (designated as Special Sworn Status
individuals). These individuals are subject to the same confidenality requirements as regular Census Bureau
employees identified above. Parcipaon in this survey is voluntary and there are no penales for refusing to
answer questions. However, your cooperaon in obtaining this much needed informaon is extremely
important in order to ensure complete and accurate results.

How long will this survey take?
We estimate that completing the NSSRN will take 30 minutes on average. You may contact us regarding
the burden estimate or concerns about the survey by emailing addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free
at 1-888-369-3598.

Addional informaon about this survey
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-1002. This number also appears on the login screen or back cover of the
questionnaire which confirms this approval. If this number were not displayed, we could not conduct this
survey.

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RN-1LI
Draft (07-23-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

As a nurse, you play a vital role in the health of America. Please help us understand the needs of the
nursing workforce by compleng the 2026 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. The U.S.
Census Bureau conducts this survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This important survey is the primary source of data on the experiences of RNs and APRNs in the United
States. It provides educators and policymakers with information they need to ensure that resources,
tools, and opportunities are available to help nurses perform their invaluable function.
We have enclosed a token of our appreciation for your participation.

Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
Enter User ID:
Please complete the survey even if you do not currently work, are retired, or now work in a field other
than nursing. Your response is important.
Answers to frequently asked questions are on the back of this letter. For help or additional information,
email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598. You can also visit our website at
https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you in advance for participating in this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

RN-1LI
Draft (07-23-2025)

NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF REGISTERED NURSES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses?
Since the 1970s, the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) has been the cornerstone of
nursing workforce data in the U.S. It is the principal federal source used to inform the public on the nursing
workforce. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.

How is the information used?
The information you provide will be used to (1) evaluate and project the supply and demand of nursing
requirements at the state and national level, (2) assess the impact of current state and federal programs for
nursing and the need for future assistance, and (3) idenfy trends in nurse characteriscs such as educaon
and training, employment, income, and demographics.
For other uses and more information, visit www.census.gov/nssrn.

Why should I participate?
The success of this survey depends on your response. You were randomly selected to parcipate and
you represent hundreds of other nurses in your state. We cannot replace you with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data we collect. Your response is voluntary and there are no
penalties for not answering individual questions. Please complete the survey even if you do not currently
work, are retired, or now work in a field other than nursing.

Will my information be kept confidential?
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect your information. We are not permied to publicly release
your responses in a way that could identify you or your household. The Census Bureau is conducng this
survey under the authority of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 8(b) (13 U.S.C. § 8(b)) and the
Public Health Service Act, Title 42, U.S.C., Section 294n(b)(2)(A) and Title 42, U.S.C., Section 295k(a)-(b).
Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential under Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9 (13
U.S.C. § 9). Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. As permied under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) and SORN COMMERCE/CENSUS-3, Demographic Survey Collection (Census
Bureau Sampling Frame), access to records maintained in the system is restricted to Census Bureau
employees and certain individuals authorized by Title 13, U.S. Code (designated as Special Sworn Status
individuals). These individuals are subject to the same confidenality requirements as regular Census Bureau
employees identified above. Parcipaon in this survey is voluntary and there are no penales for refusing to
answer questions. However, your cooperaon in obtaining this much needed informaon is extremely
important in order to ensure complete and accurate results.

How long will this survey take?
We estimate that completing the NSSRN will take 30 minutes on average. You may contact us regarding
the burden estimate or concerns about the survey by emailing addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free
at 1-888-369-3598.

Addional informaon about this survey
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-1002. This number also appears on the login screen or back cover of the
questionnaire which confirms this approval. If this number were not displayed, we could not conduct this
survey.

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RN-2PS
Draft (06-17-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

We recently sent you a request to parcipate in the 2026 National Sample Survey of Registered
Nurses. If you already completed the survey, thank you very much. If you have not responded, please
use the website below to complete the survey.

Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
Enter User ID:

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts this survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. You were randomly selected for this survey to represent you and others just like
you. Your individual response is very important.
Please complete the survey even if you do not currently work, are retired, or now work in a field
other than nursing.
For help or additional information, email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598.
You can also visit our website at https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau
census.gov

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RN-2PS

U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300

Draft (06-17-2025)

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RN-3L
Draft (07-23-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Recently, The U.S. Census Bureau has contacted you to request your parcipaon in the 2026
Naonal Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. If you have already completed the survey, we
appreciate your help.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so. Your individual response is crical to the
success of this survey and provides valuable informaon about the trends in nurse characteriscs
such as education and training, employment, income, and demographics.

Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
Enter User ID:

For help or additional information, email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598. You
can also visit our website at https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

RN-3L
Draft (07-23-2025)

NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF REGISTERED NURSES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses?
Since the 1970s, the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) has been the cornerstone of
nursing workforce data in the U.S. It is the principal federal source used to inform the public on the nursing
workforce. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.

How is the information used?
The information you provide will be used to (1) evaluate and project the supply and demand of nursing
requirements at the state and national level, (2) assess the impact of current state and federal programs for
nursing and the need for future assistance, and (3) idenfy trends in nurse characteriscs such as educaon
and training, employment, income, and demographics.
For other uses and more information, visit www.census.gov/nssrn.

Why should I participate?
The success of this survey depends on your response. You were randomly selected to parcipate and
you represent hundreds of other nurses in your state. We cannot replace you with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data we collect. Your response is voluntary and there are no
penalties for not answering individual questions. Please complete the survey even if you do not currently
work, are retired, or now work in a field other than nursing.

Will my information be kept confidential?
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect your information. We are not permied to publicly release
your responses in a way that could identify you or your household. The Census Bureau is conducng this
survey under the authority of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 8(b) (13 U.S.C. § 8(b)) and the
Public Health Service Act, Title 42, U.S.C., Section 294n(b)(2)(A) and Title 42, U.S.C., Section 295k(a)-(b).
Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential under Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9 (13
U.S.C. § 9). Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. As permied under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) and SORN COMMERCE/CENSUS-3, Demographic Survey Collection (Census
Bureau Sampling Frame), access to records maintained in the system is restricted to Census Bureau
employees and certain individuals authorized by Title 13, U.S. Code (designated as Special Sworn Status
individuals). These individuals are subject to the same confidenality requirements as regular Census Bureau
employees identified above. Parcipaon in this survey is voluntary and there are no penales for refusing to
answer questions. However, your cooperaon in obtaining this much needed informaon is extremely
important in order to ensure complete and accurate results.

How long will this survey take?
We estimate that completing the NSSRN will take 30 minutes on average. You may contact us regarding
the burden estimate or concerns about the survey by emailing addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free
at 1-888-369-3598.

Addional informaon about this survey
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-1002. This number also appears on the login screen or back cover of the
questionnaire which confirms this approval. If this number were not displayed, we could not conduct this
survey.

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RN-4L
Draft (07-23-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Recently, we sent you a request to parcipate in the 2026 National Sample Survey of Registered
Nurses. Information from this survey is used to help identify shortages in nursing resources that may
affect the care of patients across the country. If you have already responded, thank you.
Please complete the survey by June 1, 2026 even if you do not currently work, are retired, or now work
in a field other than nursing.

Respond now at: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
User ID:
OR
Complete and mail back your paper quesonnaire
with the enclosed envelope.
The success of this survey depends on your participation; we cannot substitute anyone else for you. For
help or additional information, email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598. You can
also visit our website at https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

RN-4L
Draft (07-23-2025)

NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF REGISTERED NURSES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses?
Since the 1970s, the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) has been the cornerstone of
nursing workforce data in the U.S. It is the principal federal source used to inform the public on the nursing
workforce. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.

How is the information used?
The information you provide will be used to (1) evaluate and project the supply and demand of nursing
requirements at the state and national level, (2) assess the impact of current state and federal programs for
nursing and the need for future assistance, and (3) idenfy trends in nurse characteriscs such as educaon
and training, employment, income, and demographics.
For other uses and more information, visit www.census.gov/nssrn.

Why should I participate?
The success of this survey depends on your response. You were randomly selected to parcipate and
you represent hundreds of other nurses in your state. We cannot replace you with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data we collect. Your response is voluntary and there are no
penalties for not answering individual questions. Please complete the survey even if you do not currently
work, are retired, or now work in a field other than nursing.

Will my information be kept confidential?
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect your information. We are not permied to publicly release
your responses in a way that could identify you or your household. The Census Bureau is conducng this
survey under the authority of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 8(b) (13 U.S.C. § 8(b)) and the
Public Health Service Act, Title 42, U.S.C., Section 294n(b)(2)(A) and Title 42, U.S.C., Section 295k(a)-(b).
Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential under Title 13, U.S.C., Section 9 (13
U.S.C. § 9). Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data. As permied under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) and SORN COMMERCE/CENSUS-3, Demographic Survey Collection (Census
Bureau Sampling Frame), access to records maintained in the system is restricted to Census Bureau
employees and certain individuals authorized by Title 13, U.S. Code (designated as Special Sworn Status
individuals). These individuals are subject to the same confidenality requirements as regular Census Bureau
employees identified above. Parcipaon in this survey is voluntary and there are no penales for refusing to
answer questions. However, your cooperaon in obtaining this much needed informaon is extremely
important in order to ensure complete and accurate results.

How long will this survey take?
We estimate that completing the NSSRN will take 30 minutes on average. You may contact us regarding
the burden estimate or concerns about the survey by emailing addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free
at 1-888-369-3598.

Addional informaon about this survey
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-1002. This number also appears on the login screen or back cover of the
questionnaire which confirms this approval. If this number were not displayed, we could not conduct this
survey.

RN-5PS
Draft (06-17-2025)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The U.S. Census Bureau has sent you several requests to parcipate in the 2026 National Sample
Survey of Registered Nurses. We know your time is valuable and greatly appreciate your participation
in this important survey. If you have already responded, thank you.
The survey will end soon. This is your last chance to provide input on topics that have an impact on
the daily lives of nurses like you and the patients they care for across the country.

Please respond by June 1, 2026.
Respond now at: https://respond.census.gov/nssrn
Log in using this User ID:
For help or additional information, email addp.nssrn@census.gov or call toll-free at 1-888-369-3598. You
can also visit our website at https://www.census.gov/nssrn.
Thank you for your contribution to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

DC

RN-5PS

U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300

Draft (06-17-2025)

PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
U.S. Census Bureau
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