Several factors contribute to staffing shortages in nursing, including:
- Aging Population: An increasing number of elderly patients require more healthcare services. - Nursing Workforce Aging: Many experienced nurses are retiring, leading to a gap in the workforce. - Burnout: High levels of stress and burnout lead to job dissatisfaction and attrition. - Educational Bottlenecks: Limited capacity in nursing schools restricts the number of new nurses entering the profession. - Geographical Disparities: Rural and underserved areas often face more severe shortages.
