Once again, Americans have rated nurses as the most trusted profession in the country, according to a Gallup poll released December 21.
Nurses have been first in the annual Honesty and Ethics Ranking every year since 2005.
“With an 85 percent honesty and ethics rating – tying their high point – nurses have no serious competition atop the Gallup ranking this year,” according to the national polling firm.
“Minnesota nurses are proud of the trust the public places in us,” said Minnesota Nurses Association President Linda Hamilton. “People know that we are dedicated professionals who fight to make sure all patients receive the quality care they deserve.”
Here are the top five most trusted professions:
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Medical doctors
- High school teachers
- Police officers.