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Summary
Global nursing shortages are increasing, impacting patient care. This worldwide issue challenges the resilience of registered nurses working in understaffed environments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Global Health
Background:
- Rising global demand for nurses presents a significant challenge.
- Nursing shortages are a worldwide phenomenon, not confined to specific regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of global nursing shortages on frontline care.
- To understand the effects of low registered nurse-to-patient ratios on nursing resilience.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of nursing experiences in understaffed environments.
- Review of international nursing workforce data.
Main Results:
- Nurses are increasingly working in environments with critical registered nurse deficits.
- These conditions significantly test the resilience and capacity of nursing staff.
Conclusions:
- Global nursing shortages have a direct and severe impact at the point of care.
- Addressing these shortages is crucial to maintain nursing resilience and patient safety.