SCCM Resource Library-Plenary: How Nursing During the Pandemic May Have Accelerated the Nursing Shortage (Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture)

Plenary: How Nursing During the Pandemic May Have Accelerated the Nursing Shortage (Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture)

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the ongoing nursing shortage and its historical causes. They highlight similarities between past shortages and the current situation, emphasizing the severity of the current shortage. The speaker also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing workforce, including job losses, furloughs, and the mental health challenges faced by nurses. They discuss various solutions and initiatives to address the shortage, such as legislative actions, improving work environments, increasing compensation, and implementing staffing standards. The speaker emphasizes the need for nurses to have a voice in shaping their profession and calls for nurses to become more active in advocating for their needs. Overall, the transcript provides insight into the historical context, challenges, and potential solutions surrounding the nursing workforce shortage.

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Crisis Management, Administration, 2023

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Type: plenary | Plenary: How Nursing During the Pandemic May Have Accelerated the Nursing Shortage (Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary Lecture) (SessionID 9000006)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Area Administration

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Nursing

Tag COVID-19

Year 2023

Keywords

nursing shortage

historical causes

COVID-19 pandemic

job losses

mental health challenges

solutions

legislative actions

nurses' voice

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