The shortage of nurses is a multifaceted issue affecting healthcare systems worldwide. One primary cause is the aging population, which increases the demand for healthcare services. Additionally, a significant portion of the nursing workforce is approaching retirement age, leading to a gap between the number of retiring nurses and those entering the profession. Educational bottlenecks, such as limited capacity in nursing programs and a shortage of faculty, exacerbate the issue by preventing sufficient numbers of new nurses from being trained.
