NURSES BEYOND BORDERS: Migration, staffing gaps, uneven deployment strain healthcare worldwide
From busy city hospitals to rural clinics, the same dilemma is unfolding. The demand for care is rising and nurses are carrying most of the load. Tens of millions are already on the job and the number is growing. But whether due to opportunity or cost, global staffing is uneven and the shortage is dire where nurses are needed most. We take a closer look at the situation and what it’s like in the Philippines.
From busy city hospitals to rural clinics, the same dilemma is unfolding. The demand for care is rising and nurses are carrying most of the load. Tens of millions are already on the job and the number is growing. But whether due to opportunity or cost, global staffing is uneven and the shortage is dire where nurses are needed most. We take a closer look at the situation and what it’s like in the Philippines.