University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The United States is facing a critical nursing shortage that is expected to continue through 2030. 1 Lets consider the question, Why is there a nursing shortage, as well as what the nursing shortage statistics reveal and what strategies nurses can use to navigate the challenges of the nurse shortage.

Nurse Shortage

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This review examines the nursing shortage crisis’ sources, effects, and solutions. Nursing Shortages Causes Rising Demand and Aging Population The US population is aging, with Baby Boomers retiring. Nursing Workforce Demographics Nurses are aging and retiring.

Nurse Shortage

Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

The most significant challenge facing nursing today is the shortage of nurses ( source ). The nursing shortage results from multiple factors, including low enrollment in nursing programs, a lack of nursing school faculty, and a significant segment of the nursing workforce nearing retirement age.

Mental Health