Solving the Nursing Shortage

Steps that I would take in the nursing shortage would be to offer some incentives to get people to continue their education in nursing. Working for the schools, the union I belong to offers to pay for me to continue my education in a field of my choice. Hospitals that have staff employed could also offer this incentive. They could require if you were to further your education in the nursing field that the hospital would cover their schooling for up to 4 years. They must then continue to work for their establishment for at least another 2 years in order for their schooling to be completely covered. Another way to help with the shortage is to offer a sign on bonus if they are already a Registered Nurse. Next I would hire enough staff so that the nurses that I have working for me do not feel overwhelmed by being overworked. A 12-18 hour shift can be a lot to a nurse and may quit within their first year of becoming a nurse. Finally I would offer incentives for nurses that continue their career at the same place. Offer a raise or advancement after so many tears of service.

Reference:

https://www.centrastatejobs.com/why-do-hospital-nurses-leave-their-jobs/