Nursing Shortage

Research Paper # 99527

Business > Management
Medical and Health > Nursing

Nursing Shortage

An application of change theory to the current nursing shortage.

2,254 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how the current nursing shortage is more severe and complex than any previous shortage and how the causes of the shortage must be properly identified so that the appropriate innovations can be introduced. In particular, the paper looks at how E. Roger's (1983) theory of diffusion is perfect for the change process since it emphasizes the necessity of full knowledge of the problem and the innovation.

Outline
Introduction
The Challenge of the Nursing Shortage
Rogers' (1983) Theory of Diffusion
The Use of Multiple Frames
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The current nursing shortage is interrelated with other challenges, and none have easy or swift solutions. The shortage is coupled with an aging workforce as well as increasing health care costs (Copeland, 2005). The shortage is causing high workloads and stress for nurses as well as injuries to overburdened nurses and inadequate patient care. In addition, the nursing shortage is exacerbating in another way since another one-third reduction in nurse educators is about to occur due to retirements and resignations."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bolman, L. & Deal, T. (2003). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice and leadership. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.
Copeland, S. (2005). Innovative ways to promote recruitment, retention, collegiality, and professionalism using continuing education plans. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 36 (5), 226-228.
Hassmiller, S. & Cozine, M. (2006). Addressing the nursing shortage to improve the quality of patient care. Health Affairs, 25 (1), 268-275.
Hessler, K. & Ritchie, H. (2006). Recruitment and retention of novice faculty. Journal of Nursing Education, 45 (5), 150-155.
Maxwell, M. (2004). The long and short of recruitment strategies. Nursing Economics, 22 (3), 159-161.