Health care researchers warn that an impending public health crisis threatens California unless major changes are made immediately in nursing practice, education, recruitment, and retention.

This issue brief synthesizes findings from three studies about the nursing crisis and discusses necessary changes. Issues such as diversity, age distribution, and staffing ratios are highlighted. These studies will help policymakers, the media, health care professionals, and the public better understand the issues contributing to the critical situation for nursing in California.

The complete issue brief is available under Document Downloads below.

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