MedPage Today June 1, 2024
Jason Dunne DNP, MBA, MN, RN

— Gender stereotypes may be exacerbating the nursing shortage

Nurses are critical to a functioning healthcare system, yet our country is currently facing a nursing shortage that is projected to intensify in the next few years. The shortage is not just a statistic for me; it is a reality I see every day in my work. After serving as a bedside nurse for several years, I realized that nursing education — being able to expand minds and teach others — was where I could make the biggest impact. In my current role, I am acutely aware of the challenges facing the nursing profession and the urgent need to expand the workforce as our population ages and the need for nursing...

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