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    Practice nursing faces significant challenges, including retirements and unequal pay. However, new initiatives offer optimism for improved support and rewards for these essential healthcare professionals.

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    • Healthcare Workforce Studies
    • Nursing Professional Development

    Background:

    • Practice nursing is critical to primary care delivery.
    • The Queen's Nursing Institute surveyed practice nurses to assess current challenges and future prospects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key pressures impacting the practice nursing workforce.
    • To explore emerging initiatives aimed at supporting and rewarding practice nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey data collection from practice nurses.
    • Analysis of workforce demographics, training access, and compensation.

    Main Results:

    • One-third of practice nurses are projected to retire by 2020.
    • Significant disparities exist in training access and pay across practice nursing roles.
    • The survey identified major pressures on the practice nursing workforce.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent attention is needed to address workforce shortages and inequalities.
    • New initiatives show promise for enhancing the support and recognition of practice nurses.