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Vacancy boom encourages nurses back onto the wards
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 7, 2016
Summary
Nursing vacancies increased by 50% between 2013 and 2015. This presents a prime opportunity for nurses considering a return to practice to re-enter the field.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
- Nursing Professional Development
Background:
- Significant rise in nursing vacancies reported by the Office for National Statistics.
- A 50% increase in unfilled nursing positions was observed between 2013 and 2015.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing demand for nurses.
- To inform nurses about current opportunities in the profession.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national statistics on nursing vacancies.
- Trend analysis of employment data from 2013-2015.
Main Results:
- A 50% surge in nursing vacancies occurred over a two-year period.
- The data indicates a substantial increase in the need for nursing professionals.
Conclusions:
- The current landscape offers a favorable environment for nurses to return to practice.
- Addressing the nursing shortage is a critical public health concern.
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