The Nursing
Shortage is Getting Worse
The nursing shortage is continuing to worsen with COVID-19 highlighting gaps in healthcare, creating an increasing demand for bedside nurses. The United States is short over 500,000 nurses today, and the shortage is expected to grow to over 1 million in the coming years.
Factors Influencing Nursing Shortages
The International Council of Nurses warned that almost half the world’s nurses could be leaving the profession by 2030, increasing the shortage of nurse to 13 million worldwide. Here in the U.S. this will mean a shortage of over 2 million nurses.
Burnout, Population Aging and Hard Working Conditions have led
to a Nursing Shortage.
Burnout
Extra pressure from the pandemic has contributed to continued stress on nurses.
Aging
Population
Increased healthcare needs of older generations will put more strain on hospitals and nurses.
Working
Conditions
Long hours and increased patient-to-nurse ratios have strained the remaining nurses even more.
Read More in our Nursing White Paper
In the News - A National Crisis
Internationally Educated Nurses in the United States
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) have filled critical gaps in the US healthcare system for decades.
3.4M
546k
RNs in the US
1 in 6
RNs
175,000
Filipino RNs in the US, more
than any other country
Internationally educated nurse take nursing positions in specialties that Domestically Born Nurses do not desire, including Psychiatric, Critical Care, and Emergency Care.
- Foreign Born Nurses
- Domestic Nurses
Overall 75% of all internationally educated nurse and trained RN’s are from 3 nations: Philippines, India, and Jamaica
Addressing Nurse Retention Challenges
Alarming Trend
Over 1 in 3 newly hired registered nurses (RNs) leave their roles within the first year.
Cumulative Turnover
Revolving Door Effect
This creates a revolving door effect.
Building a Sustainable Workforce
Financial Pressure
Labor cost disparities can exceed $6 million over three years for 10 nurses.
Turnover Strains
Frequent turnover incurs costs of $56,300 per nurse (NSI, 2024) and reduces staff stability.
Operational Impact
Over-reliance on temporary staffing increases overtime and premium costs, jeopardizing quality scores and patient care.
Critical Question for YOU!
How can you transform labor costs into a strategic
investment while stabilizing our workforce for long-term success?
In healthcare, labor costs are often viewed as a necessary expense. But what if they became a powerful investment instead? By rethinking how we approach these costs, healthcare organizations can address critical challenges while building a foundation for long-term success.
Turnover Transformation
Optimized Recruitment
Empowering Talent
Stability Through Support
Why it Matters?
A stable workforce leads to stronger patient care, reduced strain on existing staff, and a healthier organizational culture. When you view labor costs as a strategic investment, you’re not just managing expenses—you’re building the future of your workforce and delivering lasting value to your healthcare system.
The opportunity is here. The nurses are ready. The systems that succeed in the next five years will be those that made bold, forward-looking staffing decisions today.
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