Topic: Nursing Shortage

Based on your reading of the text and this week’s article, along with your own experiences as a hemodialysis nurse, please discuss the following:

Given the localized pockets of nursing shortages coupled with new graduates having issues finding employment in some areas, describe three factors that are contributing to the decline in qualified available nurses.

After a review of the current literature, what human resources practices may be employed to reduce the stress and demotivating aspects of a reduction in force?