Combating the Nursing Shortage: Recruitment and Retention of Nephrology Nurses

Nurses are a critical part of the health care system. Yet the nursing profession continually faces shortages in all specialties. Several causes and issues of concern related to the nursing shortage in nephrology are discussed, including the prevalence of kidney disease and its increasing number of associated comorbidities, which has also heightened the urgent need for nephrology nurses. Data have shown that the lack of nephrology nurses caring for patients with kidney disease impacts patient outcomes and nephrology nurse burnout. Strategies must be implemented to manage these growing needs that affect both patient outcomes and nurse staffing. This article aims to identify methods to combat the nursing shortage, promote recruitment and retention strategies for nephrology nurses, and discuss leadership issues related to the topic. Key Words: Nursing shortage, recruitment, retention, leadership.
NCPD 1.3 contact hours Health care organizations in the United States are experiencing a persistent shortage of nurses that has been projected to increase rapidly throughout the next decade. Efforts [...]