RevCycle Intelligence June 8, 2022
Low projected rates of new nurses along with increased patient demand related to COVID-19 and an aging population are expected to exacerbate the nursing shortage by 2025.
The country may see a nursing shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025 if healthcare stakeholders and federal leaders do not take action to address the dwindling workforce, according to a report from McKinsey & Company.
McKinsey’s latest data reflects responses from 710 frontline nurses and 156 healthcare professionals providing direct patient care.
Healthcare providers continue to face workforce shortages and operational challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, patient demand will likely rise in the coming years due to the country’s growing and aging...
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