nursing workforce planning

Nursing workforce planning involves analyzing current and future healthcare needs to ensure there are enough qualified nurses to provide quality patient care. It considers factors like population growth, aging, disease trends, and nurse training capacity. The goal is to determine the right number of nurses with appropriate skills at the right times, preventing shortages or surpluses. This planning helps healthcare systems operate efficiently, improve patient outcomes, and adapt to changing healthcare demands by making informed decisions about education, recruitment, and retention of nurses.