title: Does a 'shadow workforce' of inactive nurses exist?
abstract: The entire population of inactive nurses in Vermont was surveyed to determine if a "shadow workforce" exists. The notion that large numbers of nurses are available to return to work is not supported by this study. Desirable benefits for those wishing to return are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Business Administration, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McIntosh
authors.forename: Mary Val
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Palumbo
authors.forename: Betty
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rambur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014707:Vermont