U.S. nurse shortfall could approach half million in three years

Nurse shortfall could approach half million in three years: research The U.S. could face a labor gap of up to 450,000 nurses by 2025, according to new research out Wednesday. An analysis from McKinsey & Company specifically found a potential shortage of between … mbeals The Hill

The U.S. could face a labor gap of up to 450,000 nurses by 2025, according to new research out Wednesday.

An analysis from McKinsey & Company specifically found a potential shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 nurses who are available for direct patient care. 

To correct this, the U.S. would “need to more than double the number of new graduates entering and staying in the nursing workforce every year for the next three years straight.”

In addition to the shortage of nurses, the analysis said that by 2025 the U.S. could face increased inpatient demand due to COVID-19 — as well as more patient demand from the aging population generally....