Opportunities for professional development in nursing-Indian nurses

Abstract

In accordance with the State of the World's Nursing (SOWN) 2020 study, there were 27.9 million nursing staff members as of 2018, including 19.3 2.6 million (9%) unclassified nurses, million (69%) professional nurses, 6.0 million (22%) associate professionals, and million (69%) professional nurses. The research also notes that there was a 5.9 million nurse deficit worldwide in 2018. There would be 35.9 million nurses worldwide, according to the study. As a result, just an estimated 5.7 nurses would be required. Million, with 89% of those needed in low- and middle-income nations. By 2030, it is predicted that 10.6 million more nurses would be required worldwide to meet the demand. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) reports that 74% of countries want to recruit more nurses, and 54% have pledged to enhance the working conditions for those who are already employed. because the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted the supply of nurses internationally, it was anticipated that the destination nations would move towards self-sufficiency by strengthening their domestic training. To overcome the shortage by 2030, it would be necessary to hire an additional 8% of nursing graduates year and keep the current workforce of nurses in all nations.