Problematiek van studentwerwing in verpleging

Abstract

The current manpower shortage has greatly influenced recruitment to the nursing profession. A related issue is the movement of student and qualified nurses out of the profession.

Various problem areas have been identified and to improve recruitment it is imperative that:
— recruitment methods be improved;
— staffing policy be changed so that the student nurse is not regarded mainly as a worker;
— that the status of clinical nursing, especially the status of the ward sister, be reinstated;
— that more guidance and support be provided for student nurses;
— that the socio-economic status of the nurse receive urgent attention.

Furthermore, every nurse has an important role in recruitment and in building the image of nursing by always projecting a positive attitude towards her profession.