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Ensuring the availability of the nursing workforce through philanthropy: a case study
Linda Burnes Bolton1, Jane Swanson, Elizabeth Zamora
1Brawerman Nursing Institute (Dr Swanson), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Dr Bolton and Ms Zamora), Los Angeles, California.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|September 11, 2014
Summary
The Institute of Medicine identified key nursing workforce needs. Large healthcare systems creatively used philanthropy to build a qualified nursing workforce, addressing these critical gaps.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Workforce Development
- Healthcare Systems Management
- Philanthropic Funding in Healthcare
Background:
- The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report highlighted critical needs for nursing workforce advancement.
- Key recommendations included enhancing nurse preparation, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and removing practice barriers.
Observation:
- This case study examines how large healthcare systems leveraged philanthropic initiatives.
- Creative funding strategies were employed to address nursing workforce shortages and enhance preparation.
Findings:
- Philanthropy proved instrumental in developing and sustaining a qualified nursing workforce.
- Innovative approaches were adopted by healthcare systems to meet the demand for skilled nurses.
Implications:
- Findings underscore the vital role of strategic philanthropy in nursing workforce solutions.
- Recommendations provide a model for other healthcare systems seeking to bolster their nursing staff.
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