The Problem
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The demand for nurses is higher than ever. The number of patients is steadily increasing, across all sites of care. With an aging patient population, half of which have 3 or more chronic conditions, hospitals are admitting people beyond full capacity. Just this year (2023), over 34 million people were admitted into hospitals nationwide. T
The demand for nurses is higher than ever. The number of patients is steadily increasing, across all sites of care. With an aging patient population, half of which have 3 or more chronic conditions, hospitals are admitting people beyond full capacity. Just this year (2023), over 34 million people were admitted into hospitals nationwide. This number will not only grow, but will also prolong their stay in healthcare facilities; the average lifespan is steadily increasing. Nurses are needed in order to take care of these patients, and maintain hospital procedures throughout their stay.
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demand
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As demand rises with an aging patient population, supply is decreasing due to an aging nurse population. The average RN is around 52 years of old, which could signal a massive wave of retirements within the next decade.
Moreover, other factors such as institutional support and education, inhibit the growth of the nursing workforce. Nursin
As demand rises with an aging patient population, supply is decreasing due to an aging nurse population. The average RN is around 52 years of old, which could signal a massive wave of retirements within the next decade.
Moreover, other factors such as institutional support and education, inhibit the growth of the nursing workforce. Nursing schools aren't producing enough nurses each year; despite hospitals operating beyond full capacity, they lack the staff to carry out the patients' needs. This problem of demand and supply is something that FLI aims to solve at its core, through our approach.