The nursing shortage and potential solutions: an overview

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Nephrology Nursing
• Healthcare Workforce

Background:

• The nephrology nursing field faces a significant workforce shortage.
• Retention of existing nephrology nurses is a critical component of addressing this deficit.
• Recruitment of new nurses into the specialty is also essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the current national nursing shortage.
• To discuss strategies for creating work environments that enhance nurse retention.
• To explore methods for increasing job satisfaction among nephrology nurses.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on nursing shortages.
• Analysis of factors influencing nurse retention.
• Discussion of best practices in creating positive work environments.

Main Results:

• The national nursing shortage impacts the nephrology specialty.
• Supportive work environments are crucial for retaining nephrology nurses.
• Strategies for recruitment and retention are multifaceted.

Conclusions:

• Solving the nephrology nursing shortage necessitates a dual approach: retaining experienced nurses and recruiting new ones.
• Creating positive and satisfying work environments is paramount for nurse retention.
• Collaborative national and local strategies are required to ensure a robust nephrology nursing workforce.