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Sandra A LeVasseur1, Kristine Qureshi1
1Associate Director, Research Hawai'i State Center for Nursing; Director, PhD Program in Nursing; Associate Researcher, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (SAL).
Summary
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Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
- Nursing Education and Practice
Background:
- The nursing profession is the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, facing an increasing demand due to demographic shifts and technological advancements.
- An aging nursing workforce and anticipated retirements contribute to a projected nursing shortage in the United States by 2025, with Hawai'i expecting a deficit of 3,311 professional nurses.
- Current nursing programs in Hawai'i are collaborating to align with the Institute of Medicine's recommendations for the future of nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of Hawai'i's nursing workforce.
- To analyze the relationship between the nursing workforce, statewide population demographics, and healthcare needs.
- To identify existing gaps in nursing specialty education, such as school health and mental health.
Main Methods:
- Review of statewide population demographics and healthcare needs in Hawai'i.
- Analysis of current nursing workforce data and projected shortages.
- Examination of initiatives undertaken by nursing programs and professional organizations to address needs and implement Institute of Medicine recommendations.
Main Results:
- Hawai'i anticipates a significant shortfall of 3,311 professional nurses by 2025.
- Key gaps in nursing specialty education have been identified, particularly in school health and mental health.
- Nursing programs and the Hawai'i State Center for Nursing are actively collecting data and implementing strategies to address workforce challenges.
Conclusions:
- Hawai'i's nursing profession is actively expanding practice and implementing advanced education pathways to meet future healthcare demands.
- Collaborative efforts are underway to reshape healthcare delivery and address identified gaps in nursing specialties.
- Strategic planning, informed by ongoing data collection, is crucial for developing a highly educated nursing workforce to meet the state's evolving needs.
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