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Chamberlain University
NR-582: Leadership and Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
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The purpose of this presentation is to conduct a detailed policy analysis that examines a significant healthcare issue, explores evidence-based policy options, evaluates stakeholder perspectives, and ultimately recommends the most effective solution to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Healthcare policies play a critical role in shaping the quality, accessibility, and affordability of care. This presentation focuses on [Insert Issue, e.g., “Addressing the nursing shortage in primary care”.
Problem Statement in Question Form:
How can healthcare policy effectively address [Insert Problem, e.g., “the growing nursing shortage”] to improve patient care and ensure sustainable workforce development?
The identified issue, [Insert Issue], poses significant challenges within the healthcare system.
General Information: The healthcare workforce shortage is a growing crisis, particularly in nursing, where demand significantly outpaces supply.
Importance of the Topic: Without timely interventions, patient safety, quality of care, and access to services will be compromised.
Urgency: The problem must be addressed now due to increasing demand for healthcare services, rising patient complexity, and post-pandemic workforce strain.
Supporting Evidence: According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2022), the U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of over 200,000 registered nurses by 2030.
| Stakeholders | Concerns |
|---|---|
| Patients | Access to timely, high-quality care |
| Nurses | Burnout, workload, compensation, retention |
| Healthcare Organizations | Staffing shortages, increased costs, quality metrics |
| Policymakers | Public health outcomes, funding allocations |
Workforce distribution: Rural areas face more severe shortages.
Educational pipeline: Limited nursing faculty restricts enrollment capacity.
Funding and incentives: Policies must provide financial support for workforce development.
Equity considerations: Shortages disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
Stakeholder engagement is essential, as each group influences policy adoption and implementation (Haddad et al., 2023).
Healthcare policy options to address [Insert Issue] include several evidence-based strategies.
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Expand funding for nursing education programs | Increases workforce pipeline; improves access to higher education | Requires significant government investment; long implementation timeline |
| Offer loan forgiveness and financial incentives | Attracts new nurses; retains current workforce | May not equally benefit all specialties or regions |
| Implement nurse residency and mentorship programs | Improves retention and professional development | Resource-intensive; requires organizational support |
Scholarly evidence suggests that workforce incentives and pipeline expansion are most effective when implemented simultaneously (Buerhaus et al., 2022).
When analyzing the available strategies, it is clear that no single intervention is sufficient. Instead, a combined approach offers the best chance of success. For example, financial incentives may provide immediate relief, while educational expansion secures long-term workforce sustainability.
The recommended solution is a comprehensive workforce development policy that combines expanded nursing education capacity with targeted financial incentives for recruitment and retention.
This approach addresses both short- and long-term challenges, ensuring a steady pipeline of professionals while reducing turnover rates.
Cost barriers can be managed through federal and state partnerships.
Implementation delays may be reduced through pilot programs and phased rollouts.
Evidence indicates that multi-faceted workforce policies are more effective than isolated interventions (Shalala et al., 2021).
In conclusion, addressing [Insert Issue, e.g., “the nursing workforce shortage”] requires an integrated, evidence-based policy response. By considering stakeholder needs, evaluating feasible options, and implementing comprehensive strategies, policymakers can strengthen healthcare delivery and enhance patient outcomes.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2022). Nursing shortage fact sheet. https://www.aacnnursing.org
Buerhaus, P. I., Skinner, L. E., Auerbach, D. I., & Staiger, D. O. (2022). State of the registered nurse workforce as a new era of health reform emerges. Nursing Economics, 40(2), 69–76.
Haddad, L. M., Annamaraju, P., & Toney-Butler, T. J. (2023). Nursing shortage. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.
Shalala, D. E., Bolton, L. B., Buerhaus, P. I., & Grady, P. A. (2021). The future of nursing 2020–2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity. National Academies Press.
