Abstract
This analysis of workforce projections confirms that early employment withdrawal by registered nurse baby boomers could have a profound effect on US health care. The available policy mechanisms to encourage or discourage any early withdrawal require several years to implement, which makes timely decisions imperative.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Employment / statistics & numerical data
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Employment / trends
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Marketing of Health Services
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Middle Aged
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Needs Assessment
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Nursing Staff / supply & distribution*
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Nursing Staff / trends*
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Retirement / statistics & numerical data*
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Retirement / trends*
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Salaries and Fringe Benefits
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United States