Estimating the nursing workforce in terms of supply and demand is a challenging and complex process. a. Discuss the impact on the demand for nursing by one of the following: • A major genetic...

Estimating the nursing workforce in terms of supply and demand is a challenging and complex process.

a. Discuss the impact on the demand for nursing by one of the following:

• A major genetic breakthrough that leads to early identification of 50% of cancer cases.

• A widespread outbreak of Ebola in the U.S.

• Advances in non-invasive medicine leads to a 75% reduction in cardiac surgery.

b. Discuss the impact on the supply of nursing by one of the following:

• Implementation of a mandatory BSN for initial licensure.

• Mandatory overtime rules retsrict nurses from working over 40 hours per week or more than

3 consecutive days.

• Implementation of minimum staffing ratios in medical-surgical units