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A study of inactive nurses in Vermont found no evidence of a significant "shadow workforce" available for return to practice. The research suggests limited availability of nurses outside the active workforce.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Research
  • Healthcare Economics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The concept of a

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the existence and size of a potential

Main Methods:

  • Survey of the entire population of inactive nurses in Vermont.
  • Data collection on availability and barriers to return to practice.

Main Results:

  • The study did not support the existence of a substantial

Conclusions:

  • The notion of a readily available