Several factors contribute to the global shortage of nurses. These include:
- Aging Workforce: Many nurses are approaching retirement age, creating a gap that is difficult to fill with new graduates. - Burnout: High levels of stress and burnout can lead to nurses leaving the profession early. - Educational Bottlenecks: Limited capacity in nursing schools restricts the number of new nurses entering the field. - Migration: Many nurses move to higher-income countries for better pay and working conditions, creating shortages in their home countries.
