The nursing shortage has far-reaching impacts on various aspects of healthcare:
- Patient Care: A shortage of nurses can lead to increased workloads, which can impact the quality of patient care. Nurses may have less time to spend with each patient, potentially leading to errors and decreased patient satisfaction. - Healthcare Costs: Facilities may incur higher costs due to the need for temporary staffing solutions, such as hiring travel nurses or paying overtime to existing staff. - Nurse Well-being: Increased workloads and stress can lead to higher rates of burnout, job dissatisfaction, and mental health issues among nurses.
