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Inactive nurses: a source for alleviating the nursing shortage?

Kimberly A Williams¹, R Craig Stotts, Susan R Jacob

¹College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala, USA. stork_s@bellsouth.net

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|April 13, 2006

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Many inactive registered nurses (RNs) left due to work-life balance issues and seek flexible, part-time roles to return to nursing. Addressing these needs can help alleviate the critical nursing shortage.

Area of Science:

Nursing Workforce Studies
Healthcare Management

Background:

The United States faced a significant registered nurse (RN) shortage in 2000, projected to worsen.
Inactive RNs represent a potential solution to the growing nursing deficit.

Purpose of the Study:

To understand reasons for registered nurse (RN) inactivity.
To identify requirements for inactive RNs to return to the profession.

Main Methods:

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey design.
Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.

Main Results:

A key reason for inactivity among surveyed RNs under 60 was the conflict between parenting and work schedules.
A significant portion of inactive RNs expressed willingness to return if offered part-time positions with flexible and shorter shifts.

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Conclusions:

Inactive RNs under 60 are a viable resource for mitigating the nursing shortage.
Employers can attract these nurses back by offering flexible work schedules, part-time options, shorter shifts, and reduced workloads.