Nursing supply and demand: reviewing the evidence

Article Abstract:

It can be difficult to gain accurate information about the supply of, and demand for, nurses in the UK, as most work on this subject is local or anecdotal. There has been growing media coverage of shortages of qualified nursing staff, but there are still mixed views about the extent and the nature of these shortages. It is now time to develop and maintain a national overview of the nursing labour market, as well as to boost the workforce planning capabilities of National Health Service trusts.

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The numbers game

Article Abstract:

Newly qualified nurses are unable to get jobs because nursing posts have not increased as expected. Workforce redeployment and greater effort by nurses have accommodated inceased patient needs. Nurses are changing National Health Service jobs less frequently and fewer are leaving the service. Financial constraints have forced mature nurses to seek re-employment.

Employment

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Nursing by numbers

Article Abstract:

The UK government has established targets to boost the numbers of nurses. Focusing on the number of nurses may bring a risk of overlooking key issues such as nurses' pay and career prospects.

United Kingdom, Officials and employees, Cover Story, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Medical policy, Health policy

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