discussion post post 6.2
Nursing shortages are a source of feared for many health care administrators. Describe what the nursing workforce is like where you live. (Your state board of nursing website is a good place to gain information.) Next, discuss what aspects are leading to an overall nursing shortage, and what steps are being done to counteract this shortage.
Government and Policy for U.S. Health Leaders
Higbea, R., & Cline, G. (2021). Government and policy for U.S. health leaders (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284207767 (Available as a custom eBook – includes only Chapter 6)
Essentials of Health Economics
Dewar, D. M. (2017). Essentials of health economics (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284054620
Requirements: 200
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Nurses are a critical part of healthcare and make up the largest group of healthcare occupations. However, the nursing shortage has become a significant concern and is experienced at the community, state, and national level. It is characterized by a situation where the demand for nursing exceeds the supply. It is a significant concern as it impacts healthcare services and also creates a gap in healthcare.
The nurse workforce compromises an aging workforce with skills and experience in the nursing profession, and the average age for registered nurses is 51 years. They are the primary providers of health care and provide long-term care and have a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree hence providing quality care as per their education (Dewar, 2017). Most nurses also have specialized education in family health, women’s health, and pediatric health.
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