Recruitment, retention and return--some quantitative issues

Recruitment, retention and return are the main sources of nurses for the NHS, which it has been argued need to be increased to combat the anticipated nurse supply problem. This paper discusses some of the quantitative issues associated with the problem and its possible solutions. Example analyses of available data suggest that the key question should be one of choosing a good solution rather than simply accepting any solution. Coordinated analyses of further data as it becomes available are also recommended.