ICN Policy Brief - The global nursing shortage and nurse retention
Publication description
This report is intended to give an overview of the continuing challenges faced by nurses, highlight the potential medium- to long-term impacts on the nursing workforce, and inform policy responses that need to be taken to retain and strengthen the nursing workforce.
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