The nursing shortage revisioning the future
Purnell, M.J.; Horner, D.; Gonzalez, J.; Westman, N.
Journal of Nursing Administration 31(4): 179-186
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-0443 PMID: 11324330 Document Number: 533598
A severe shortage of nurses is being experienced nationally and globally. In South Florida, one of the most severely impacted regions in the world, a group of healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nursing organizations formed the Nursing Shortage Consortium to combat the nursing shortage. Strategic efforts to recruit and retain nurses are underway, with a focus on nurturing interest among young people and increasing opportunities to stimulate their interest, to increase the supply of appropriately prepared professional nurses.