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Nursing shortage or transition? Three perspectives.

B O'Brien, K E Knutson, L B Welch

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)

|April 10, 1987

Summary

Perspectives on the nursing shortage vary. Some believe it stems from mismatched resources, while others cite an actual shortage, especially in acute care, driven by evolving healthcare demands and opportunities.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Workforce Studies
Health Services Research

Background:

The nursing workforce is critical for healthcare delivery.
Perceptions of a nursing shortage differ among healthcare professionals.
Factors influencing the nursing workforce include economic and social changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore divergent viewpoints on the nursing shortage from key stakeholders.
To identify contributing factors to the perceived and actual nursing shortage.
To highlight challenges in aligning nursing education with healthcare needs.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of perspectives from a hospital CEO, nursing administrator, and nursing educator.
Discussion of factors contributing to the nursing shortage.

Main Results:

Two perspectives emphasize a mismatch between patient needs and available nursing resources.
One perspective identifies a genuine shortage, particularly in acute care.
Identified contributing factors include a shift to resource-driven environments, increased opportunities for women, rising patient acuity, and expanded care settings.

Conclusions:

Addressing the nursing shortage requires understanding diverse professional viewpoints.
Aligning nursing education and training with evolving patient needs and healthcare delivery models is crucial.
Strategic human resource management is essential to meet current and future healthcare demands.

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