Numbers

  • 71% Percentage of adults in a recent survey who could name a member of the rock band U2

    15% Percentage who could name the Chief Justice of the U.S.

    14% Percentage increase in the risk of dying after surgery if a nurse has six patients instead of four

    94,000 Number of vacancies in nursing jobs last year in the U.S.

    36% Percentage of motorists who admit they "often" or "sometimes" talk on a cell phone while driving

    8% Percentage who admit they "often" or "sometimes" steer with their legs

    Sources: National Journal, J.A.M.A., ABC, USA Today