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Nurses in Crisis: Policy Proposals to Address Burnout, Staffing Shortages, and the Mounting Pressures on North Carolina’s Nursing Workforce

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: North Carolina’s nursing workforce faces a growing shortage driven by pipeline constraints, uneven distribution, and retention challenges. Misaligned policies further hinder progress. Targeted investments and policy decisions can expand education capacity, modernize regulations, and improve workforce sustainability to ensure access to care, reduce costs, and secure the future of health care delivery.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/001c.163741

Author: Tina C. Gordon

Language: English

Topic: Nursing education and management

Subfield: Research and Theory

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7166650207

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