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Linda McGillis Hall¹

¹Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)

|January 18, 2022

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Global health systems rely on healthcare worker supply and mobility. Despite recent growth, a significant global shortage of nurses and midwives is projected by 2030, indicating a need for enhanced nurse mobility strategies.

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Area of Science:

Health Policy
Healthcare Workforce Studies
Global Health

Background:

Healthcare worker sustainability is crucial for national health systems.
Nursing is the largest global health professional group, comprising 59% of the workforce.
The global nursing workforce grew by 4.7 million between 2013 and 2018, reaching 27.9 million.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the current state and future projections of the global nursing workforce.
To highlight the anticipated demand for nurses and midwives.
To underscore the importance of nurse mobility in addressing workforce needs.

Main Methods:

Analysis of global health workforce data.
Review of World Health Organization (WHO) reports and projections.
Examination of trends in nurse supply and mobility.

Main Results:

The global nursing workforce has experienced growth in recent years.
A projected shortage of nine million nurses and midwives is expected by 2030.
Increased nurse mobility is a likely consequence of these projections.

Conclusions:

Enhanced nurse mobility is anticipated due to projected workforce shortages.
Strategic planning for nurse mobility is essential for global health sustainability.
Addressing the demand for healthcare professionals requires proactive policy development.